Thailand

British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

British tourist left shocked after ‘Wild West’ amid rolling brawl among club hostesses and dancers

November 21, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Riotous scenes as Thai nightlife workers let rip when tensions overflowed at a well-known Pattaya Go Go bar early on Sunday morning. Police are investigating… Read More ›

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

Taiwanese man had counterfeiting operation in two safes in hotel room where he was murdered

November 21, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

48 year old who, it now appears, was embarking on another career in crime, having served time for human trafficking in Taiwan, gave his life… Read More ›

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

PM ‘worried’ over shock GDP data showing the economy stalling with only 2.5% growth projected

November 20, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Move Forward’s Sirikanya Tansakul points to a sharp rise in consumption even with lower economic growth. The key problem is not private consumption or a… Read More ›

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

90-day visa for European travellers to boost confidence and goodwill damaged by pandemic

November 20, 2023

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

Plan to boost long-haul tourist numbers from Europe as Thailand needs to woo back its former tourism market in Western countries, lost during the pandemic… Read More ›

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

34-year-old Thai woman sought by police linked to Thursday’s hotel murder of a Taiwanese man 

November 19, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The murky and brutal murder of a 48-year-old tourist reveals the deadly underbelly of crime and mobile cash in the twilight zone of Bangkok’s dangerous… Read More ›

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

PM met Canadian Premier Trudeau at US Summit and urged a Canadian-Thai free trade pact

November 18, 2023

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

The productive exchange between Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and the Canadian PM focused on the need to conclude a free trade agreement currently being negotiated… Read More ›

Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

Bangkok Police seek arrest of white Westerner linked to the hotel murder of a Taiwanese man

November 18, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police are seeking to question a white Westerner who it is believed may have inflicted a brutal and fatal attack on a 48-year-old Taiwanese tourist… Read More ›

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

Land Bridge to PM Srettha’s economic policy dreams on the agenda with a 2029 launch date

November 17, 2023

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

Southern Land Bridge is an economic proposal with massive potential for the Thai economy and Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. However, it must be commercially viable,… Read More ›

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

Police arrest callous loan sharks who murdered 45-year-old trader over ฿400 in missed payments

November 17, 2023

Crime, Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A 29-year-old couple murdered a small businessman over the price of a cheap cocktail using a .38 revolver purchased on Facebook. Appalling crime shocks Thailand… Read More ›

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

Hopes that 25 Thai hostages held by Hamas in Gaza may be freed in the next 10 days in ceasefire

November 16, 2023

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

A solemn ceremony to welcome back the remains of five deceased workers, all men from Northern Thailand. It was the fifth such shipment after 39… Read More ›

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

Airports move to drive traffic with self-service for outbound travellers from December 15th

November 15, 2023

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

With foreign tourism income running at just over half the level seen in 2019, Thailand’s tourism industry is moving fast to attract more tourists and… Read More ›

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

Chinese police patrols plan dumped by ministers quickly after public backlash threatened to erupt

November 14, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Proposal for Chinese police in Thailand has raised extended questions about Chinese overseas police patrols, which are currently only sanctioned in Croatia and Serbia after… Read More ›

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

Police Chief rebuffs reports of Chinese Police being deployed to Thailand to protect tourists

November 14, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The proposal to allow the presence of Chinese police in Thailand will open up a hornet’s nest for Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin if it is… Read More ›

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

Incoherent government economic policy clashes with Bank of Thailand’s efforts to rein in debt

November 13, 2023

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

The danger of a credit downgrade for Thailand is growing as private sector debt continues to creep up, and even with interest rates at only… Read More ›

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships

China’s Embassy calls on Thai media to censor its coverage of Taiwan to protect relationships

November 12, 2023

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Shocking and peremptory statement from Chinese officials in Bangkok appears to order the Thai media into line over Taiwan. The trigger was a respectful interview… Read More ›

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

Srettha outlines Digital Wallet as his government begins to flounder with a faltering economy and confusion

November 10, 2023

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

This week, an Investor Confidence Index (ICI) poll showed a massive fall in confidence in October, with capital flows accelerating out of the Kingdom and… Read More ›

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

Four policemen jailed for five years by Criminal Court over Taiwanese actress bribe at checkpoint

November 9, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The court heard testimony that the Chinese actress and a friend were told they would face arrest and detention for up to three days because… Read More ›

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

Top Shia Muslim leader condemns Thai nationals fighting with Israel’s Army as a stab in the back

November 8, 2023

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

Thai officials have been upbeat about the prospect of securing the release of a reported 24 Thai hostages being held by Hamas since they were… Read More ›

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

Women’s shocking reports of subpar treatment at the hands of a plastic surgeon previously jailed 

November 7, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Bangkok and Thailand have become ‘world headquarters’ for economically priced cosmetic surgery as part of a broader medical tourism boom, which has been tainted in… Read More ›

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

19-year-old woman nabbed for human trafficking over sex for sale service on the X social network

November 6, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The accused told police she acted as a go-between, using the social media page to attract customers. She admitted she was the administrator of the… Read More ›