Thailand
Myanmar border on alert after shock local Covid positive test on Friday is linked to local smuggling trade
The Head of the Immigration Bureau, Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduan, has issued a call for immediate action on the border as, so far, over 320… Read More ›
King and Queen visit South to a rapturous salute from well-wishers in Trang and Phatthalung provinces
The higher visibility of the Thai Monarch and his Queen has been a positive for the country in recent weeks and has helped buoy spirits… Read More ›
Drug police put retraction behind them to smash billion baht Myanmar drug operation in Bangkok raid
It is reported that the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkol, has filed a complaint urging drug suppression police to… Read More ›
Steady as she goes economy driven by exports and public investment with a 3.3% growth rate forecast for 2021
Public confidence is key as Thailand’s economy flies into 2021 on one engine without foreign tourism. A steady, underlying recovery, seen since the third quarter,… Read More ›
Thai officials say Iranian terrorists released and flown home was a routine bilateral prisoner exchange
The international media spotlight has turned on Thailand after diplomatic sources strongly indicated that the Australian woman, held in Iran on trumped-up espionage charges, was… Read More ›
Covid-19 end in sight as PM announces vaccine contract with giant UK Swedish firm AstraZeneca
The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that Thailand has been able to protect its population and public health service from the Covid-19 threat and publicly linked… Read More ›
Ex Chairman of Thai Airways jailed in Bangkok for abuse of authority on fateful flight from Tokyo in 2009
Wallop Bhukkanasut was employed by Thai Airways in senior roles before becoming Chairman in April 2009. His tenure was short-lived, brought to a crashing halt… Read More ›
Prime Minister rules out dialogue with the ‘mob’ who he accuses of threatening to disrupt Bangkok
General Prayut was at the Foreign Ministry where he met the United States -ASEAN Council. His comments come as police on Tuesday issued over a… Read More ›
Thailand’s tourism boss targets thousands instead of millions as public health is prioritised above all
Government’s economic team has approved work permits for Elite cardholders investing over $1 million over 5 years as the new, limited, foreign tourism regime becomes… Read More ›
Protest leader ‘Penguin’ warns of the ‘smell’ of a coup and urges followers to take to the streets if it happens
The dangerous clashes seen last week and the fizzling out of reconciliation efforts in parliament to bring the two sides together have left the kingdom… Read More ›
Use of cocaine and cannabis is still highly illegal in Thailand with very serious legal consequences
Thailand has, for over two years, pursued a liberalisation programme to make medical extracts of cannabis available to those in need and is now further… Read More ›
Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers
Culture, Living, Politics, Thailand:
Charges brought against high school students 15-year-old Benamaporn ‘Ploy’ Nivas, and 17-year-old Lopnaphat ‘Min’ Wangsit highlight that this is an intergenerational struggle in Thailand between… Read More ›
Central Bank intervenes to stem the baht for now as the country’s foreign reserves keep growing with inflows
On November 6th, Thailand’s foreign reserves stood at ฿7.7 trillion, an increase of 1.2% in 7 days since October 30th. The currency, despite Thailand’s lopsided… Read More ›
Thailand unlikely to reopen doors to mass-market tourism before the end of 2021 until after a full vaccination
The Thai currency has been the subject of international financial players in the last few weeks who are buying up debt and assets wagering that… Read More ›
Escalating danger and violence on the streets as protests turn uglier with 3 demands still pursued by activists
A monster rally at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok on Wednesday ended peacefully despite the outrage among participants at what transpired in parliament hours earlier… Read More ›
Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later
The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›
Strengthening baht predicted as investors bet on a reopening of Thailand to mass tourism in 2021
The new Bank of Thailand boss, Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, is also signalling a more hands-off approach to the currency which since the start of November is… Read More ›
Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States
It is important to note that the hotel only reluctantly brought legal action against Barnes who, by his own admission, was not just leaving a… Read More ›
World’s biggest free trade deal just signed will be a huge boost for the Thai economy and exports
The trade deal is a definite blow to US interests in the Asia Pacific while key economists see it leading to enhanced prosperity and integration… Read More ›
Thai News for Foreigners
Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith
November 14, 2020
Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have
Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN
November 12, 2020
Another seminar, later in the week, heard a more down
Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions
November 11, 2020
Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region
Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations
November 10, 2020
Top Thai economist predicts that Senator Kamala Horris
Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there
November 9, 2020
Officials are warning employers in Thailand following
French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media
November 5, 2020
In 2019, 47-year-old Yan Eric Marchal was visited by
25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun
November 3, 2020
Police have identified the man as Michael Giavasse.
King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise
November 2, 2020
The King and Queen received a rousing reception from
Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas
November 1, 2020
Remembered as the greatest Scotsman ever, Connery
Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go
October 30, 2020
After another week of protests and two days of a
Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals
October 29, 2020
Foreign embassies in Thailand including that of the
Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials
October 26, 2020
It comes as the government attempts to streamline what
Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff
October 25, 2020
Events this week show that the Thai public still
Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021
October 24, 2020
The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand
Top minister accuses protesters of imperiling economic recovery and the health of Thai people at this time
October 23, 2020
The comments come as there are tentative signs that
Special Tourist Visa – first Chinese tourists flying in with plans for European visitors to follow soon
October 21, 2020
Tourism Authority Governor says officials are working
Voice TV ordered shut by a Thai court as action against media outlets proceeds despite assurances
October 20, 2020
Top government officials appeared reticent on Tuesday
