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PM Paetongtarn left at sea after the government’s Constitutional Change efforts collapsed in Parliament

PM Paetongtarn left at sea after the government’s Constitutional Change efforts collapsed in Parliament

February 15, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn’s constitutional reform bid collapses as Bhumjaithai blocks votes, deepening coalition rift. With walkouts, land scandals and legal hurdles, Thailand’s government is in turmoil… Read More ›

Arrest of scam centre kingpin and warlord ruler of Myawaddy Colonel Saw Chit Tu demanded by MP

Arrest of scam centre kingpin and warlord ruler of Myawaddy Colonel Saw Chit Tu demanded by MP

February 14, 2025

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MP demands arrest of Colonel Saw Chit Tu, kingpin of Myanmar’s scam centres, as Thai officials tighten security. The crackdown continues amid growing concerns over… Read More ›

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

Thailand waits on new Trump retaliatory trade tariffs to be launched within hours from the White House

February 13, 2025

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Thailand braces for Trump’s sweeping new tariffs as the US abandons decades of free trade. The move under a rarely used 1930 law threatens exports,… Read More ›

Nana street hookers arrested in police crackdown on prostitution and drugs in favourite tourist haunt

Nana street hookers arrested in police crackdown on prostitution and drugs in favourite tourist haunt

February 12, 2025

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Bangkok police crack down on Nana’s nightlife, arresting 25 streetwalkers, including transgender workers and African nationals, in a bid to curb prostitution and drug dealing… Read More ›

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

Tourism boss warns Thailand it is facing a Chinese blacklist if another security controversy erupts

February 11, 2025

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Tourism boss warns of Chinese Blacklist threat. Thailand risks being blacklisted by China if another security controversy erupts, warns a top tourism leader. With tourism… Read More ›

Pirate hackers who netted ฿560 million by locking devices and servers  worldwide arrested in Phuket

Pirate hackers who netted ฿560 million by locking devices and servers  worldwide arrested in Phuket

February 11, 2025

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Ransomware gang busted in Phuket! Four European hackers arrested after netting ฿560M by locking devices worldwide. Thai police, with Swiss and US help, dismantled a… Read More ›

Candian businessman leaves a heartbreaking note after taking his own life near Nui Beach in Phuket

Candian businessman leaves a heartbreaking note after taking his own life near Nui Beach in Phuket

February 10, 2025

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Canadian businessman found dead in Phuket left a heartbreaking note apologizing for pain as financial and health struggles took their toll. His final wishes included… Read More ›

23-year-old Russian beauty queen being held in a Thai prison after overstaying her visa by 10 days in Pattaya

23-year-old Russian beauty queen being held in a Thai prison after overstaying her visa by 10 days in Pattaya

February 9, 2025

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Russian beauty queen, 23, jailed in Thailand after overstaying visa by 10 days. Facing grim conditions in overcrowded detention, she has no cash for food… Read More ›

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

Trump Presidency already having a heavy impact on Thailand even before he talks trade with Bangkok

February 8, 2025

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Trump’s policies shake Thailand as USAID shuts down, refugee aid collapses and 10% China tariffs threaten Thai exporting firms. Media, NGOs, and political groups face… Read More ›

New Zealand man who was stabbed by father-in-law forgives the older man and helps post bail for him

New Zealand man who was stabbed by father-in-law forgives the older man and helps post bail for him

February 7, 2025

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Mistaken identity horror: Thai grandfather stabs son-in-law, thinking he was his violent grandson. Despite the attack, the New Zealand man forgives him and even helps… Read More ›

4 Israelis given the boot from Thailand after bullying antics at the local hospital in Pai, Mae Hong Son

4 Israelis given the boot from Thailand after bullying antics at the local hospital in Pai, Mae Hong Son

February 6, 2025

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Four Israeli men were deported from Thailand after harassing hospital staff in Pai, Mae Hong Son. A social media outcry and CCTV evidence led to… Read More ›

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

Ung Ing finally gives the order. Thailand pulls the plug on scam centre electricity in Burma. Cut at 9 am

February 5, 2025

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Thailand cuts power to Myanmar scam hubs after PM’s order. Thailand severed electricity to five Myanmar border areas at 9 am Wednesday, targeting scam centres.… Read More ›

Pattaya Police Chief hits back at scathing UK Daily Mail report on a Brit’s nightmare holiday in Thailand

Pattaya Police Chief hits back at scathing UK Daily Mail report on a Brit’s nightmare holiday in Thailand

February 4, 2025

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Pattaya’s police chief responds to a UK tourist’s scathing claims of mistreatment by officers and an AirBnB host, presenting evidence and a detailed defence against… Read More ›

Over a hundred Thai women held in an egg harvesting farm in Georgia. A new dark Chinese mafia reality

Over a hundred Thai women held in an egg harvesting farm in Georgia. A new dark Chinese mafia reality

February 3, 2025

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Over 100 Thai women were lured to Georgia by a Chinese mafia ring, trapped in an egg harvesting farm, and subjected to horrifying medical abuse.… Read More ›

Pheu Thai won the most seats, Thaksin did well but Bhumjaithai was the victor in Saturday’s Thai local elections

Pheu Thai won the most seats, Thaksin did well but Bhumjaithai was the victor in Saturday’s Thai local elections

February 2, 2025

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Thaksin’s Pheu Thai won the most seats, but Bhumjaithai gained ground, solidifying its influence. The People’s Party struggled despite leading in polls, exposing its weak… Read More ›

UK aide to the ultra-rich describes her nightmare behind bars in Thailand after a debt collection visit to Bangkok

UK aide to the ultra-rich describes her nightmare behind bars in Thailand after a debt collection visit to Bangkok

February 1, 2025

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High-end consultant’s Bangkok nightmare: Jailed over unpaid debt dispute! A UK aide to the ultra-rich was arrested in Thailand after an unpaid invoice dispute turned… Read More ›

Kamnan Nok finally handed down a Life in-prison sentence for 2023 murder of a senior police officer

Kamnan Nok finally handed down a Life in-prison sentence for 2023 murder of a senior police officer

January 31, 2025

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Disgraced ex-kamnan Praween ‘Kamnan Nok’ Chankhlai gets life for a police officer’s murder at a lavish party. The shocking case exposed deep police corruption, state… Read More ›

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

Hopes dashed as the Thai economy sputtered in the 4th quarter of 2024. Only 2.5% growth now expected

January 31, 2025

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Thailand’s economy stumbles as growth slows to 2.5%—manufacturing slump and weak spending to blame. Officials warn of downside risks despite a tourism boost. EV confusion,… Read More ›

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

PM on a mission to China to ask President Xi Jinping to help rein in heavy online criticism of the kingdom

January 29, 2025

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PM Paetongtarn heads to China from February 5-8 to meet President Xi, seeking help to curb rising online criticism of Thailand. Tensions over tourism, crime,… Read More ›

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

New online TM 6 forms to be filled up by all travellers to Thailand starting from May 1st to bolster security

January 28, 2025

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Thailand mandates new online TM6 forms for all travellers starting May 1st to enhance security and streamline entry processes. This move delays the foreign tourism… Read More ›

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