Thailand

French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media

French man’s deportation shock is a wake-up call to all foreigners in Thailand using social media

November 5, 2020

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

In 2019, 47-year-old Yan Eric Marchal was visited by plainclothes police after he released a video on Facebook parodying a song linked to the National… Read More ›

Mounting pressure on the Prime Minister as reconciliation proposal pushed by House Speaker

Mounting pressure on the Prime Minister as reconciliation proposal pushed by House Speaker

November 4, 2020

Politics, Thailand:

Many of those involved with the current political process and standoff are suffering from fatigue not only at the insuperable obstacles and differences between the… Read More ›

25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun

25-year-old American killed during police siege after Pattaya crime spree with a stolen Glock 9mm handgun

November 3, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Police have identified the man as Michael Giavasse. The incident began on Monday evening when he stole a 9mm Glock handgun from the Pattaya Shooting… Read More ›

Pornhub is shuttered in Thailand as Ministry blocks access online to its 10th largest market in the world

Pornhub is shuttered in Thailand as Ministry blocks access online to its 10th largest market in the world

November 2, 2020

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

The move follows a new policy directive issued to the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society last week by Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan and… Read More ›

Shock poll shows the Thai public is suspicious of third parties behind the kingdom’s current political unrest

Shock poll shows the Thai public is suspicious of third parties behind the kingdom’s current political unrest

November 2, 2020

Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Dr Noppadol Kannikar of the firm Super Poll, in his commentary on the findings of a survey of public opinion in Thailand from the 20th… Read More ›

King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise

King tells western TV crews that he loves all Thai people equally and the kingdom is the land of compromise

November 2, 2020

Culture, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

The King and Queen received a rousing reception from well-wishers and followers on Sunday in Bangkok. The atmosphere prompted some revealing comments from the King… Read More ›

US move against Thailand on trade is a warning as Thai exports to America boomed in September by over 19%

US move against Thailand on trade is a warning as Thai exports to America boomed in September by over 19%

November 1, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The decision, which came out of the blue this week after 12 years of talks, will impact Thai exports such as mango and pineapple making… Read More ›

Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas

Sean Connery, the sexiest man alive, who played James Bond, has passed away at 90 years of age in Bahamas

November 1, 2020

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

Remembered as the greatest Scotsman ever, Connery revealed that his decades of success were never planned when he was growing up in working-class Edinburgh. He… Read More ›

Protest leader blacked out after illegal attempt to rearrest him on Friday night in Bangkok failed after fracas

Protest leader blacked out after illegal attempt to rearrest him on Friday night in Bangkok failed after fracas

October 31, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Police in Pathum Wan reported to be preparing to rearrest Panusaya ‘Rung’ Sithijirawattanakul after she was admitted to the Praram 9 Hospital early on Saturday… Read More ›

Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go

Coup again ruled out by Prawit as reconciliation is sought but with growing calls for Prayut to go

October 30, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

After another week of protests and two days of a special parliamentary session, the kingdom is still mired in political conflict. There are two key… Read More ›

Smart cities being proposed to house Chinese investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor project region

Smart cities being proposed to house Chinese investors in the Eastern Economic Corridor project region

October 29, 2020

Economy, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Thai Chinese business boss reveals that two Chinese firms have ฿10 billion earmarked and have already purchased land in Chachoengsao and Chonburi to build smart… Read More ›

Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals

Visa amnesty finally ending but the new regime is pragmatic and may allow for further renewals

October 29, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Foreign embassies in Thailand including that of the United States are urging their nationals, still in Thailand with an extended tourist visa, to move quickly… Read More ›

Chiang Rai MP shocks parliament in Bangkok by slashing himself in an outcry at police force action

Chiang Rai MP shocks parliament in Bangkok by slashing himself in an outcry at police force action

October 28, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Ruling Palang Pracharat Party MP Sira Jenjaka expressed disappointment in Mr Visan’s actions. He pointed out that he was a former deputy commerce minister. He… Read More ›

Royalists claim the United States is seeking to destabilise Thailand using ‘hybrid warfare’ tactics and media

Royalists claim the United States is seeking to destabilise Thailand using ‘hybrid warfare’ tactics and media

October 27, 2020

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

The current United States Ambassador Michael De Sombre has long refuted claims that the United States was supporting political activity in Thailand including protests. The… Read More ›

Monarchy takes centre stage as Monday’s protests took place near the German Embassy in Bangkok

Monarchy takes centre stage as Monday’s protests took place near the German Embassy in Bangkok

October 27, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

German foreign minister tells Reuters that the German government is monitoring the situation concerning the presence of the Thai King in Germany as the issue… Read More ›

Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials

Foreign condo buyers to get permanent residency under debt-free scheme being mooted by officials

October 26, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

It comes as the government attempts to streamline what has been a shambolic mismatch of regulations concerning various aspects and implementation of the Special Tourist… Read More ›

Protest leader tells Prayut his term as PM is over as thousands again take to the Bangkok streets against him

Protest leader tells Prayut his term as PM is over as thousands again take to the Bangkok streets against him

October 26, 2020

Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Protesters taunted the Prime Minister by paraphrasing the monarch’s praise for a loyal supporter on Friday. ‘Very brave, very brave, good job, good job –… Read More ›

Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff

Strength of support for the monarchy being seen this week as political unrest deepens into standoff

October 25, 2020

Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Events this week show that the Thai public still retains strong support for the monarchy but also wants to see more unity in politics and… Read More ›

PM says he is not resigning but seeks resolution as key protest leader, Anon, chooses to stay in prison

PM says he is not resigning but seeks resolution as key protest leader, Anon, chooses to stay in prison

October 24, 2020

Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Protest leaders rallying outside Bangkok Remand Prison in Thailand’s capital are warning that they have another ‘surprise’ for the government and that failure by the… Read More ›

Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021

Rapidly rising debt levels in Thailand means that the country must open up to mass tourism quickly in 2021

October 24, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The reality is that this economic crisis in Thailand is only now beginning to bite as already 10% of commercial bank borrowers who availed of… Read More ›