Thailand

Use of cocaine and cannabis is still highly illegal in Thailand with very serious legal consequences

Use of cocaine and cannabis is still highly illegal in Thailand with very serious legal consequences

November 22, 2020

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

Thailand has, for over two years, pursued a liberalisation programme to make medical extracts of cannabis available to those in need and is now further… Read More ›

Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers

Anon calls for officials in government to defect as PM vows a hardline stance against all lawbreakers

November 21, 2020

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

Charges brought against high school students 15-year-old Benamaporn ‘Ploy’ Nivas, and 17-year-old Lopnaphat ‘Min’ Wangsit highlight that this is an intergenerational struggle in Thailand between… Read More ›

Central Bank intervenes to stem the baht for now as the country’s foreign reserves keep growing with inflows

Central Bank intervenes to stem the baht for now as the country’s foreign reserves keep growing with inflows

November 20, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

On November 6th, Thailand’s foreign reserves stood at ฿7.7 trillion, an increase of 1.2% in 7 days since October 30th. The currency, despite Thailand’s lopsided… Read More ›

Thailand unlikely to reopen doors to mass-market tourism before the end of 2021 until after a full vaccination

Thailand unlikely to reopen doors to mass-market tourism before the end of 2021 until after a full vaccination

November 19, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The Thai currency has been the subject of international financial players in the last few weeks who are buying up debt and assets wagering that… Read More ›

Escalating danger and violence on the streets as protests turn uglier with 3 demands still pursued by activists

Escalating danger and violence on the streets as protests turn uglier with 3 demands still pursued by activists

November 18, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A monster rally at the Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok on Wednesday ended peacefully despite the outrage among participants at what transpired in parliament hours earlier… Read More ›

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

November 18, 2020

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The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›

Strengthening baht predicted as investors bet on a reopening of Thailand to mass tourism in 2021

Strengthening baht predicted as investors bet on a reopening of Thailand to mass tourism in 2021

November 17, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The new Bank of Thailand boss, Sethaput Suthiwart-Narueput, is also signalling a more hands-off approach to the currency which since the start of November is… Read More ›

Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States

Tripadvisor American who smeared a local hotel was already a convicted criminal jailed in the United States

November 16, 2020

Crime, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It is important to note that the hotel only reluctantly brought legal action against Barnes who, by his own admission, was not just leaving a… Read More ›

World’s biggest free trade deal just signed will be a huge boost for the Thai economy and exports 

World’s biggest free trade deal just signed will be a huge boost for the Thai economy and exports 

November 15, 2020

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

The trade deal is a definite blow to US interests in the Asia Pacific while key economists see it leading to enhanced prosperity and integration… Read More ›

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

November 14, 2020

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Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›

Thanathorn’s Progressive Movement’s play in the local elections facing sharp opposition

Thanathorn’s Progressive Movement’s play in the local elections facing sharp opposition

November 13, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

A Royalist mob, this week, in Nakhon Si Thammarat, surrounded a hotel where he was reported as staying and attacked a car with tinted glass… Read More ›

Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN

Thai ministers set out ambitious agenda to make the kingdom the dominant digital player in ASEAN

November 12, 2020

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Another seminar, later in the week, heard a more down to earth assessment as Thai entrepreneur, Amarit Charoenphan, bemoaned the closure of the kingdom to… Read More ›

Prayut condemns attack on Russian in Pattaya by irate protest leader after heckling at small rally turned sour

Prayut condemns attack on Russian in Pattaya by irate protest leader after heckling at small rally turned sour

November 12, 2020

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On a broader note, the premier again appealed to all sides to participate in parliamentary efforts to find a way out of the current political… Read More ›

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

November 11, 2020

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

Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region are, right now, hoovering up Thailand’s regular tourists with another contingent having already decided to stay… Read More ›

Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations

Experts see a brighter day under a Biden/ Harris US administration as PM pens congratulations

November 10, 2020

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

Top Thai economist predicts that Senator Kamala Horris will become the first female US president while government officials are preparing for a reopening and flourishing… Read More ›

Russian man assaulted by protest leader at Pattaya rally leaving his 10-year-old daughter hysterical

Russian man assaulted by protest leader at Pattaya rally leaving his 10-year-old daughter hysterical

November 9, 2020

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The dangerous incident is yet another warning to foreigners to stay clear of all political protest activity in Thailand during what is an escalating and… Read More ›

Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there

Top international school in Phuket in hot water after two UK teachers were arrested for working illegally there

November 9, 2020

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Officials are warning employers in Thailand following the case. The school authorities could be facing up to ฿2 million in fines and up to 10… Read More ›

Kindergarten teacher gets jail for beating and assaulting children at her class in Nonthaburi in September

Kindergarten teacher gets jail for beating and assaulting children at her class in Nonthaburi in September

November 7, 2020

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A further hearing is scheduled for December where parents of the children are seeking up to ฿5 million in compensation claims against the school whose… Read More ›

Thai minister defends ban on world adult site Pornhub as move sparks nationwide protests against the move

Thai minister defends ban on world adult site Pornhub as move sparks nationwide protests against the move

November 7, 2020

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The move, this week, drew some praise even from anti-government activists but has alienated a large and probably silent contingent of the kingdom’s population, both… Read More ›

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

US heading into a constitutional crisis with baht surging against the dollar and worried expats as events unfold

November 6, 2020

Economy, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Trump now seems resigned to a legal fight and has declared the election, which he appeared to be winning on Tuesday night, as ‘rigged’ through… Read More ›