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Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

Building labourer arrested as a registered director of a listed Thai public company in a Bangkok suburb

September 14, 2024

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

Elderly Bangkok labourer arrested as a director of a delisted SET firm. He claims identity misuse and ignorance of the company’s affairs. The company failed… Read More ›

Red flags along the Mekong as PM Paetongtarn comforts the victims of this week’s Chiang Rai floods

Red flags along the Mekong as PM Paetongtarn comforts the victims of this week’s Chiang Rai floods

September 13, 2024

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PM Paetongtarn consoles flood victims in Chiang Rai as Mekong River hits 50-year high, with more rises expected. Red flags signal mass evacuations across northern… Read More ›

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

33-year-old Cambodian construction crane operator died in Nakhon Sawan when it fell to the ground

September 12, 2024

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A 33-year-old Cambodian crane operator died instantly when a crane collapsed at a 19-story luxury condominium site in Nakhon Sawan. The construction company promised compensation… Read More ›

Northern Mekong River provinces battling the most severe flooding in 40–50 years after massive rainfall

Northern Mekong River provinces battling the most severe flooding in 40–50 years after massive rainfall

September 12, 2024

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Northern Thailand is in crisis as historic flooding hits Chiang Rai, Mae Sai, and Mekong River provinces. Severe rainfall and river overflows have caused massive… Read More ›

End of the road proposed for Thailand’s ‘Happy go-Lucky’ Economy in Paetongtarn’s Policy Statement

End of the road proposed for Thailand’s ‘Happy go-Lucky’ Economy in Paetongtarn’s Policy Statement

September 12, 2024

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

End of Thailand’s ‘happy-go-lucky’ economy? Paetongtarn’s radical plan aims to end the grey market with sweeping tax reform, debt relief, and financial education. SMEs, foreignersm,… Read More ›

Elite US military unit Seal Team Six are training in Virginia for action against China over Taiwan if war breaks out

Elite US military unit Seal Team Six are training in Virginia for action against China over Taiwan if war breaks out

September 12, 2024

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SEAL Team Six, the elite U.S. Navy unit renowned for its covert operations, has been training for possible missions to assist Taiwan in the event… Read More ›

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

Pathum Thani police officer accused of coercing a 22-year-old female student into sleeping with him

September 11, 2024

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Pathum Thani cop accused of accepting a bribe, coercing a 22-year-old female student after her arrest for drunk driving and demanding sex in exchange for… Read More ›

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

Heated TV debate between Trump and Harris on Tuesday night. YouGov polls showed Harris may have edged it

September 11, 2024

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In a heated Philadelphia debate, Kamala Harris edged out Donald Trump, according to a YouGov poll. Harris led with 47% to Trump’s 43%, in polling… Read More ›

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

Paetongtarn’s heart signal already lands government in hot water. Unstable coalition appears doomed

September 10, 2024

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

Thailand’s youngest PM, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, is already under fire. Just days into her tenure, a petition challenges her leadership over a ‘mini-heart’ gesture. With a… Read More ›

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

US top official warns allies that Russia is helping China prepare for naval warfare in the Pacific as tensions grow

September 10, 2024

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A top US official has revealed Russia is assisting China in building advanced naval warfare technologies which could tip the balance if hostilities break out.… Read More ›

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

Phuket police now exploring if the Russian man Ilia Orlov, found dead last Tuesday, committed suicide

September 9, 2024

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Phuket police now suspect suicide in the death of Russian tourist Ilia Orlov, initially treated as murder. New evidence reveals his psychotic behaviour, raising questions… Read More ›

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

Weak consumer demand in China. Call by former central bank boss Yi to fight a severe deflationary spiral

September 9, 2024

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China’s economy is at risk. Ex-central bank chief warns of deflation spiral amid weak consumer demand and faltering property market. Calls for urgent action as… Read More ›

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

Revenue Department preparing legislation as new Expat tax regime may link visas and tax returns

September 8, 2024

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Thailand’s Revenue Department drafts global tax legislation. It may link visa issuance to tax returns soon. Expats staying over 180 days must file by March… Read More ›

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

Kamala Harris is flagging in the latest polls ahead of Tuesday night’s ABC TV Presidential debate in the US

September 8, 2024

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Kamala Harris is trailing Trump by one point in new polls as she prepares for a crucial debate. Trump accuses her of avoiding the press.… Read More ›

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads her new government into office but father Thaksin is the key player

September 7, 2024

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra takes office as Thailand’s youngest PM, but her father’s influence looms large, making him both a key figure and a potential liability for… Read More ›

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

Fortune smiles on Trump. Latest Nate Silver odds are a 58.2% chance of him winning back the Oval office

September 7, 2024

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Nate Silver gives the former President a 58.2% chance of winning the Oval Office. Harris faces a tough challenge with key battleground states shifting while… Read More ›

Dr Thandao to appeal Tuesday’s decision by the Criminal Court dismissing charges against Urs Fehr

Dr Thandao to appeal Tuesday’s decision by the Criminal Court dismissing charges against Urs Fehr

September 6, 2024

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Dr. Thandao vows to appeal after the Criminal Court dismissed all charges against Swiss expat Urs Fehr, citing video evidence and questioning her testimony. Public… Read More ›

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

7 Eleven owner in Japan rejects $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian owner of Circle K stores

September 6, 2024

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

7-Eleven’s Japanese owner rejects a $39 billion buyout offer from Canadian Circle K operator Couche-Tard. CP Group, Thailand’s 7-Eleven franchise owner, closely watches the deal.… Read More ›

Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered. Police murder probe

Russian whose body was found on Tuesday in Phuket was tortured and murdered. Police murder probe

September 5, 2024

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Russian tourist Ilia Orlov was found tortured and murdered near Karon Beach in Phuket. Police investigate possible links to Russian mafia amid rising Russian crime… Read More ›

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

Anti woke decisions in US boardrooms may signal a shift in grassroots America. Certainly a gender gap has opened

September 5, 2024

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

Corporate America’s anti-woke shift signals a change in grassroots sentiment. As the U.S. presidential debate approaches, Thailand-based expats are watching closely. At the same time,… Read More ›