Thailand

Running with the hare, hunting with the hound, Thailand looks at strengthening Baht Yuan ties

Running with the hare, hunting with the hound, Thailand looks at strengthening Baht Yuan ties

May 1, 2023

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The rising clamour of a world heading into conflict is making its presence felt on media channels with talk of de-dollarisation as the coming conflict… Read More ›

Navy may accept Chinese engine in new ฿13.5 billion sub if it gets an older one thrown in for free

Navy may accept Chinese engine in new ฿13.5 billion sub if it gets an older one thrown in for free

April 30, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Upshot of talks held over the last week in Beijing is that no deal is yet agreed but the Royal Thai Navy is making positive… Read More ›

No mercy for ex children’s school boss sentenced to death after callous 2020 Lopburi shopping mall murders

No mercy for ex children’s school boss sentenced to death after callous 2020 Lopburi shopping mall murders

April 29, 2023

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Killer appeared upbeat when he arrived at the court on Wednesday. After his arrest in a swoop on his luxury car in January 2020 as… Read More ›

Printing error or sinister? Move Forward Party calls on officials to correct party listing glitch

Printing error or sinister? Move Forward Party calls on officials to correct party listing glitch

April 28, 2023

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The more radical Move Forward Party appears to be well placed in Bangkok to elect MPs and is hopeful to return to the next parliament… Read More ›

Business calls for input on energy policy as cabinet agrees on ฿11 billion for electricity bill supports

Business calls for input on energy policy as cabinet agrees on ฿11 billion for electricity bill supports

April 28, 2023

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

Over the last few months, the business sector in Thailand has become openly critical of the government’s handling of the country’s electricity supply policy and… Read More ›

Man executed in Singapore for telephone contact with 2 drug traffickers who never faced charges 

Man executed in Singapore for telephone contact with 2 drug traffickers who never faced charges 

April 27, 2023

Crime, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The execution of the 46-year-old man on Wednesday morning was followed by the delivery of a death certificate to the home his sister in Singapore,… Read More ›

Bank of Thailand governor gives veiled warning to voters on the danger posed by populist policies

Bank of Thailand governor gives veiled warning to voters on the danger posed by populist policies

April 27, 2023

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

The Bank of Thailand is by statute independent of the government but reportedly works closely with the Prime Minister’s economic team including the Ministry of… Read More ›

Damning evidence mounts against what police now believe to be a prolific cyanide serial killer 

Damning evidence mounts against what police now believe to be a prolific cyanide serial killer 

April 27, 2023

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

The former wife of a senior police officer in Ratchaburi province is currently four months pregnant with the baby of her latest husband who is… Read More ›

Phuket police open inquest into the death of Australian tourist found at Patong Police Station on Monday

Phuket police open inquest into the death of Australian tourist found at Patong Police Station on Monday

April 27, 2023

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Body was removed on Monday by emergency services from the second-floor holding cells area of Patong Police Station and taken to Vachira Phuket Hospital for… Read More ›

Lights out for the PM’s chances as people get shocked by sky-high electricity bills in the post

Lights out for the PM’s chances as people get shocked by sky-high electricity bills in the post

April 25, 2023

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

The hot weather and the absence of subsidies have led to Thai voters receiving an unpleasant shock just weeks before they go to the polls.… Read More ›

Death of Dame Edna star Barry Humphries leaves the world a far less funny and colourful place

Death of Dame Edna star Barry Humphries leaves the world a far less funny and colourful place

April 25, 2023

Culture, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Amid the sadness of the passing of a character who was part of the world’s entertainment firmament for longer than most people have lived and… Read More ›

Bangkok sends delegation to meet Myanmar’s pariah junta regime in its eerie capital Nay Pyi Taw

Bangkok sends delegation to meet Myanmar’s pariah junta regime in its eerie capital Nay Pyi Taw

April 24, 2023

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

Role of Bangkok concerning Myanmar is complex because of Thailand’s unique national interest in its western neighbour but the challenge is growing as the junta… Read More ›

Blacklisted Frenchman being investigated by police for lèse-majesté activity online over video

Blacklisted Frenchman being investigated by police for lèse-majesté activity online over video

April 24, 2023

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

Yan Marchal found himself in hot water with Thai authorities when living in the kingdom in 2019 and again in 2020 over his online content… Read More ›

Incoming tourism growth slows amid visas, airfares and attacks on Chinese nationals which have caused jitters

Incoming tourism growth slows amid visas, airfares and attacks on Chinese nationals which have caused jitters

April 24, 2023

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

Fitch Ratings already downgraded projected GDP growth for Thailand to 3% this year due to a sharp contraction in exports but even this was dependent… Read More ›

Singaporean faces execution on Wednesday by hanging over 1 kg of cannabis he never handled

Singaporean faces execution on Wednesday by hanging over 1 kg of cannabis he never handled

April 24, 2023

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The 46-year-old man’s family first learned of his execution on Wednesday morning by a routine-looking letter sent last week to his sister which started with… Read More ›

Chinese Foreign Minister tells world elite in Shanghai of a ‘new form of human advancement’ in China

Chinese Foreign Minister tells world elite in Shanghai of a ‘new form of human advancement’ in China

April 22, 2023

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

China is trying to reclaim its position as an economic juggernaut after its economic reopening and the scale of the ‘decoupling’ by international business becomes… Read More ›

Lovesick military cadet thought to have murdered his star girlfriend and taken his life in calamity

Lovesick military cadet thought to have murdered his star girlfriend and taken his life in calamity

April 22, 2023

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

The last haunting image of the couple showed the 18-year-old cadet with a death scythe image on the back of his T-shirt as he followed… Read More ›

Batty killer made a ritual offering as he buried his bank manager employer at the back of his Nonthaburi home 

Batty killer made a ritual offering as he buried his bank manager employer at the back of his Nonthaburi home 

April 22, 2023

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

The 20-year-old nephew of the victim, Mr Prakob Phansawang was accosted by the killer as he made his way past him with a backpack when… Read More ›

Dispirited Prayut exits stage left after Chuwit addressed him by megaphone on new liberal cannabis policy

Dispirited Prayut exits stage left after Chuwit addressed him by megaphone on new liberal cannabis policy

April 22, 2023

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

Afterwards, General Prayut said he was not angry because of Mr Chuwit’s presence and attributed his frown to the hot weather. He told the press… Read More ›

Financial markets debt sell-off sending a signal to Thailand before the May 14th General Election

Financial markets debt sell-off sending a signal to Thailand before the May 14th General Election

April 20, 2023

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

Thailand’s industrial base has suffered with reduced export demand in the last six months caused by a range of factors including higher borrowing costs in… Read More ›