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Police officer killed in a Pattani roadside bomb inside which hurled his police vehicle off the highway

Police officer killed in a Pattani roadside bomb inside which hurled his police vehicle off the highway

May 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Police lieutenant killed and a sergeant major wounded after a roadside bomb blasted their patrol truck off a rural road in Pattani’s Kapho District. The… Read More ›

Commerce Minister meets US trade boss Jamieson Greer in Korea. Paul Chambers case still dogs talks

Commerce Minister meets US trade boss Jamieson Greer in Korea. Paul Chambers case still dogs talks

May 16, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai trade minister meets US negotiator Greer at APEC summit in Korea as July deadline looms. But hopes of a deal remain clouded by ongoing… Read More ›

Israeli and Thai wife arrested. Cannabis shop raided Thursday for selling Magic Mushrooms to tourists

Israeli and Thai wife arrested. Cannabis shop raided Thursday for selling Magic Mushrooms to tourists

May 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Israeli man and Thai wife arrested in Koh Samui raid after selling magic mushrooms to tourists from cannabis shop. Police seized drugs and cash in… Read More ›

Bangkok police in an armed standoff with drag crazed man who lost control after fighting with his wife

Bangkok police in an armed standoff with drag crazed man who lost control after fighting with his wife

May 16, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok police face a tense standoff with a drug-affected man armed with a gun and sword after a violent fight with his wife. Surrounded by… Read More ›

With an economy in the doldrums, the Finance Ministry is still pursuing a higher tax take regime

With an economy in the doldrums, the Finance Ministry is still pursuing a higher tax take regime

May 16, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand faces a looming tax shortfall as its economy slows and job losses rise. Yet the Finance Ministry is pushing ahead with VAT expansion and… Read More ›

Italian Thai boss and 16 others arrested on Thursday charged with Auditor General building deaths

Italian Thai boss and 16 others arrested on Thursday charged with Auditor General building deaths

May 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bangkok police issued arrest warrants for 17 executives, engineers and company representatives linked to the March Auditor General building collapse that killed 100. Charges include… Read More ›

Shia religious leader in Thailand warns about  rising power of NGOs in the ongoing southern conflict

Shia religious leader in Thailand warns about  rising power of NGOs in the ongoing southern conflict

May 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Shia leader in Thailand warns of growing NGO influence in the southern conflict, urging government to reclaim control and safeguard sovereignty. He raises concerns over… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand warns economy faces headwinds in second half of 2025. Low inflation but no deflation

Bank of Thailand warns economy faces headwinds in second half of 2025. Low inflation but no deflation

May 15, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bank of Thailand officials warn of uncertain economic outlook for the second half of 2025, with growth potentially dipping to 1.3%. While inflation remains under… Read More ›

UK girl’s dream holiday in Thailand turns into life in a Georgian prison. Courtesy of cannabis smuggling

UK girl’s dream holiday in Thailand turns into life in a Georgian prison. Courtesy of cannabis smuggling

May 15, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

UK teen’s dream holiday in Thailand takes a shocking turn as she’s arrested in Georgia for cannabis smuggling. Bella May Culley faces life in prison… Read More ›

Horror in Samut Prakan as unusually aggressive Monitor Lizard partially eats body of newborn infant 

Horror in Samut Prakan as unusually aggressive Monitor Lizard partially eats body of newborn infant 

May 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Terrified locals in Samut Prakan found a monitor lizard with a newborn’s body in its jaws. Police launched a full probe to trace the mother… Read More ›

Justice Minister suspended from roles linked to the expanding Senate criminal investigation by the DSI

Justice Minister suspended from roles linked to the expanding Senate criminal investigation by the DSI

May 14, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Justice Minister Thawee suspended from DSI oversight as explosive Senate election probe uncovers vast cash-for-votes scheme. With 1,200 suspects, secret meetings and 146 potential summonses,… Read More ›

Brit flies out after leaving French nightclubber seriously injured after stabbing in Cherngtalay Phuket

Brit flies out after leaving French nightclubber seriously injured after stabbing in Cherngtalay Phuket

May 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A British tourist fled Thailand after stabbing a French man during a violent brawl outside a Phuket nightclub on May 11. The victim remains in… Read More ›

Condo destruction villain arrested again. Ukrainian woman failed to keep word with police investigators

Condo destruction villain arrested again. Ukrainian woman failed to keep word with police investigators

May 14, 2025

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Ukrainian woman who wrecked luxury Phuket condo arrested again after skipping police appointment. First caught trying to flee via the airport, she was later found… Read More ›

Shocking and real evidence of a massive Senate election collusion campaign. 1,200 people being probed by DSI

Shocking and real evidence of a massive Senate election collusion campaign. 1,200 people being probed by DSI

May 14, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

DSI exposes massive Senate vote-rigging plot with damning evidence, hotel meetings, and ฿20k bribes. Over 1,200 people are under scrutiny, including sitting senators. Secret society… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

PM Paetongtarn confirms her father Thaksin will be in court on June 13th. Trade proposals sent to the US

May 13, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn says Thaksin will appear in court on June 13 to explain his health. She confirms Thailand sent trade proposals to the US, calling… Read More ›

33-year-old Israeli entrepreneur arrested on Koh Phangan for running illegal motorbike rental service

33-year-old Israeli entrepreneur arrested on Koh Phangan for running illegal motorbike rental service

May 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Israeli entrepreneur, 33, arrested on Koh Phangan for running an illegal motorbike rental business from his home. Police seized 15 bikes, 386 contracts, and say… Read More ›

Massive fire at suspicious furniture factory in Bangkok led to mass evacuation and an investigation

Massive fire at suspicious furniture factory in Bangkok led to mass evacuation and an investigation

May 13, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Massive fire at a furniture factory in Bangkok leads to mass evacuations and raises suspicions of illegal operations. Pollution levels soar, prompting a public health… Read More ›

Songkhla provincial boss arrested at home on Monday along with six henchmen after election day assault

Songkhla provincial boss arrested at home on Monday along with six henchmen after election day assault

May 12, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Songkhla provincial boss and six gang members arrested after assaulting a Border Patrol police officer during a municipal election. National authorities swiftly intervened, with top… Read More ›

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

Top economist warns Thailand must get talks going with United States after US-China 90 day pause is unveiled

May 12, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Top Thai economist warns the country faces severe economic fallout unless urgent trade talks with the US begin. As China secures a 90-day tariff cut,… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

Prime Minister Paetongtarn visits Vietnam this week as Hanoi readies to surpass Thailand’s ailing economy

May 12, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn heads to Hanoi as Vietnam surges toward overtaking Thailand’s economy, luring tourists, retirees and investors with cheaper costs, better visa deals and booming… Read More ›

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