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Covid 19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon sees province placed under lockdown measures by provincial officials

Covid 19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon sees province placed under lockdown measures by provincial officials

December 20, 2020

Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The outbreak in Samut Sakhon is the most serious development since the coronavirus crisis began in Thailand. Officials are now scrambling to contain the disease… Read More ›

Thailand in direct trade talks with 12 Indian states which could also boost the tourism industry here in 2021

Thailand in direct trade talks with 12 Indian states which could also boost the tourism industry here in 2021

December 19, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

First mini free trade deal pact with an Indian state will likely be with Telangana whose capital in southern India is Hyderabad which is home… Read More ›

Top officials urge speedy end to Ko Pha Ngan expat’s appeal to stay in Thailand after dive video outrage

Top officials urge speedy end to Ko Pha Ngan expat’s appeal to stay in Thailand after dive video outrage

December 19, 2020

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The other diver, Hungarian, Attila Ott, has already been deported from Thailand after both men were arrested and later transferred to the Immigration Detention Centre… Read More ›

Move against Pheu Thai, the kingdom’s biggest political party, over it’s alleged links to Thaksin

Move against Pheu Thai, the kingdom’s biggest political party, over it’s alleged links to Thaksin

December 18, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The Pheu Thai Party, led by Sompong Amornvivat, has provided effective opposition in parliament and endeavoured to keep the government accountable. However, it has long… Read More ›

Plan to allow high tech and skilled foreigners to live and work in Thailand for up to four years

Plan to allow high tech and skilled foreigners to live and work in Thailand for up to four years

December 18, 2020

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Expanded Smart Visa scheme is aimed at business executives, entrepreneurs, investors and even senior educators in academia who can bring added skills and know-how to… Read More ›

Udon Thani nightrider arrested by police as a new attack occurs on Monday with another knifeman

Udon Thani nightrider arrested by police as a new attack occurs on Monday with another knifeman

December 17, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Lanky motorbike rider charged at a woman with his motorbike in a dark and unlit area of Udon Thani city centre because she was working… Read More ›

Baht held at current rate against the US dollar but in the long term, it may be simply unsustainable to do this

Baht held at current rate against the US dollar but in the long term, it may be simply unsustainable to do this

December 17, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s central bank is prioritising the country’s nascent recovery by propping up the dollar. The recent strengthening of the baht is being driven by a… Read More ›

CSD police investigating ฿20 million bribery claim which a court linked with Thanathorn’s younger brother

CSD police investigating ฿20 million bribery claim which a court linked with Thanathorn’s younger brother

December 16, 2020

Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Two men were jailed in November 2019 for accepting ฿20 million in corrupt payments by the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Now released, police are ready… Read More ›

More assured Biden Presidency to test Bangkok as US Chinese tensions expected to remain in play in Asia

More assured Biden Presidency to test Bangkok as US Chinese tensions expected to remain in play in Asia

December 15, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

No one can deny the rise of China in the Asia Pacific region and Thailand’s move towards its orbit in the last two decades. However,… Read More ›

Thai King speaks candidly and insightfully on the danger posed by depression to his young audience

Thai King speaks candidly and insightfully on the danger posed by depression to his young audience

December 15, 2020

Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has not given many interviews during his time as Crown Prince since 1972 and since he assumed the throne in 2016.… Read More ›

Challenge of the virus and closure to tourism leads to major long term changes in the Thai economy 

Challenge of the virus and closure to tourism leads to major long term changes in the Thai economy 

December 14, 2020

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A vaccination passport for inoculated travellers, which may be compulsory, could be the key to reopening the world’s sky lanes in the latter half of… Read More ›

Another crazed attack by a motorbike knifeman in Udon Thani on Saturday night leaves three people injured

Another crazed attack by a motorbike knifeman in Udon Thani on Saturday night leaves three people injured

December 13, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police have vowed to track down the motorbike knife man reported as having been seen last outside Udon Thani Hospital while changing into a black… Read More ›

Father murdered by drug addict son while the pair worked together at a Pathum Thani building site

Father murdered by drug addict son while the pair worked together at a Pathum Thani building site

December 12, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The killing of Mr Boonma Ta Phet is the second of a father by a son in Thailand in three days and highlights the growing… Read More ›

Communist imagery and rhetoric used by group at the core of the kingdom’s street protest campaign

Communist imagery and rhetoric used by group at the core of the kingdom’s street protest campaign

December 11, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The RT or Restart Thailand logo was used in a communiqué by the Free Youth movement together with the language of labour, reminiscent of early… Read More ›

Club without a permit, selling alcohol and drugs until 4 am every morning, raided in Bangkok by task force

Club without a permit, selling alcohol and drugs until 4 am every morning, raided in Bangkok by task force

December 10, 2020

Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Insanity Nightclub: Officers with the Department of Provincial Administration swooped on the venue at 3 am bringing the party to an end. Local residents had… Read More ›

Baht breaks ฿30 to the dollar barrier as funds flow into Thai markets driven by a US Biden victory

Baht breaks ฿30 to the dollar barrier as funds flow into Thai markets driven by a US Biden victory

December 10, 2020

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The take-off of a stronger baht will make the management of the economy for Thai authorities more difficult as the last quarter of 2020 and… Read More ›

Police bring in shaman for ritual on Udon Thani killer after no trace of narcotics found in medical tests

Police bring in shaman for ritual on Udon Thani killer after no trace of narcotics found in medical tests

December 9, 2020

Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A shaman known as ‘Ajarn Tae’ performed a ceremonial ritual on the young man who was found to have nine hanuman tattoos, said to have… Read More ›

PM orders easing of entry for visa waiver countries and an extended basic tourist visa stay of 45 days

PM orders easing of entry for visa waiver countries and an extended basic tourist visa stay of 45 days

December 8, 2020

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As Thailand launches round the clock security on its borders with Myanmar and Laos, ministers have moved to assure the public that there is no… Read More ›

Political experts fear Biden Presidency could turn very sour for Thailand after US Senate resolution

Political experts fear Biden Presidency could turn very sour for Thailand after US Senate resolution

December 7, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The language used in the draft resolution put before the US Senate Committee on Foreign Relations presented a clear message of support for the wave… Read More ›

Government expands social welfare for the poor during the Covid emergency benefiting 14 million

Government expands social welfare for the poor during the Covid emergency benefiting 14 million

December 7, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Key economics unit, chaired by Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha, gave the green light on Wednesday for additional funding to run expanded social welfare schemes… Read More ›

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