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Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

Markets anticipate gains if Pita gets the nod on Thursday despite new turmoil over court referral

July 12, 2023

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Constitutional Court to rule on Pita next week, sparking added anxiety about the political process. For conservatives in Thailand, however, the unthinkable may be about… Read More ›

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

Prayut bows out, nods to a new era dawning. Outgoing PM emphasised stability of his tenure in office

July 11, 2023

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

General Prayut highlighted his government’s record of stable management of the country and financial prudence while always paying attention to the need to protect the… Read More ›

Grim end for German property mogul in Pattaya, body cut up and sealed in a freezer by his callous killers

Grim end for German property mogul in Pattaya, body cut up and sealed in a freezer by his callous killers

July 11, 2023

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Police indicate that the motive for the murder of Hans Peter Ralter Mack was greed as two other German nationals sought to extort money and… Read More ›

Plan is to rally parliament behind the people’s will to elect Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister

Plan is to rally parliament behind the people’s will to elect Pita Limjaroenrat as Prime Minister

July 11, 2023

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Even as Mr Pita rallied his audiences on Sunday and addressed a message of unity to all politicians in parliament, there came another challenge against… Read More ›

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

Police quiz German property broker and partner as they impound black SUV in the Ralter Mack case

July 10, 2023

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On Sunday evening, police sources were saying that three hours of questioning of the German couple and another person had revealed nothing yet of substance… Read More ›

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

Move Forward leader says Pita will be PM despite the rumour mill and some vociferous senators on the right

July 10, 2023

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Key Move Forward Party leader holds to his belief that the Upper House will support Mr Pita Limjaroenrat to the extent required on Thursday to… Read More ›

Police have identified two young women who may have parked the car of missing German in Pattaya

Police have identified two young women who may have parked the car of missing German in Pattaya

July 9, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Case of the missing German took a sinister turn on Sunday morning with a senior Thai police officer confirming that someone had used a cleaning… Read More ›

Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

Cambodian opposition leader arrested in Bangkok as Hun Sen’s long reign of coercion continues

July 9, 2023

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With two weeks to go before another phoney election in Cambodia to preserve the illusion of democracy which has already seen the main opposition party… Read More ›

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

US internet star arrested at top Thai hotel for live video stream while lap dancing on his girlfriend

July 8, 2023

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

29-year-old US live streaming star Ice Poseidon or Mr Paul Denino in despair after being charged by police under Thailand’s strict pornography laws after a live… Read More ›

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

Politicians skating on thin ice as the economy may not be able to withstand a political stalemate

July 7, 2023

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

A vote that delivers a new government led by Move Forward Party leader Pita Limjaroenrat would lift investor sentiment immediately next Thursday but all the… Read More ›

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

Public outrage over grandfather who murdered his 12-year-old granddaughter with a baseball bat

July 7, 2023

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The Ministry of Justice has offered to expedite assistance to the distraught family of the young girl who met a brutal end at the hands… Read More ›

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

Facebook to copy Twitter with its own paid-for blue check and verification service on its network in Thailand

July 6, 2023

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New Facebook verification service and blue tick will be quite similar to Twitter’s but Mark Zuckerberg is promising personal support at the end of the… Read More ›

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

Emergency service units given a financial lifeline as key agency agrees to pay up by September

July 6, 2023

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Reports, before the resolution to the ongoing problem was announced on Thursday, suggested that many voluntary foundations which operate critical rescue and emergency services had… Read More ›

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

Pheu Thai may face a terrible dilemma as outgoing government parties still aim for power in PM vote

July 6, 2023

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One discounted option that may emerge as the political stakes grow and the danger of instability becomes apparent is the inclusion of the Bhumjaithai Party… Read More ›

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

Ambulance hits small car at speed responding to another smash killing the driver instantly

July 5, 2023

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The emergency vehicle driver phoned in the accident himself to Rayong Police and waited at the scene to give a statement. He also directed investigating… Read More ›

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

Debt crisis may be one of the top items on the new cabinet’s agenda as central bank stands ready

July 5, 2023

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

With runaway, quarter-by-a-quarter rises in unsecured personal debt running at over 10%, a threatened spike in non-performing loans, a household debt of at least ฿16… Read More ›

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

Wan Noor elected unopposed as House Speaker, Move Forward Party nominee for deputy wins vote

July 4, 2023

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Talks are reported to be ongoing between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties with members of the upper house or Senate but today’s vote… Read More ›

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

Police call on Don Mueang Airport to make CCTV footage of freak escalator walk accident available

July 4, 2023

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The son of the 57-year-old woman named Ms Supannie Kittiratana who is being treated in a sterile environment at Bumrungrad Hospital, said that his mother… Read More ›

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

King and Queen open parliament amid uncertainty as to Tuesday’s vote on the Speaker of the House

July 3, 2023

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There appeared to be deep unease between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties as parliamentary members gathered for the first time on Monday ahead… Read More ›

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

Breakthrough deal could see either Pita or Srettha take job as Thailand’s 30th PM on July 13th in key vote

July 3, 2023

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Observers believe that the pact reportedly brokered between the Move Forward and Pheu Thai parties on Thursday evening last may hold the key to avoiding… Read More ›