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US attack on Iran and Gulf of Hormuz threats spark fears of an oil price shock and more economic pain

US attack on Iran and Gulf of Hormuz threats spark fears of an oil price shock and more economic pain

June 24, 2025

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

US strikes on Iran and threats to block the Strait of Hormuz risk soaring oil prices. Thailand faces inflation, supply disruptions and pressure on its… Read More ›

July 1st set as date for the Constitutional Court to deal with the case that could see the PM removed

July 1st set as date for the Constitutional Court to deal with the case that could see the PM removed

June 23, 2025

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

Constitutional Court will on July 1 examine a petition to remove PM Paetongtarn over leaked Hun Sen call. Meanwhile, the NACC launches a probe, protests… Read More ›

Police investigating strange death of a Dutch man found in Ayutthaya hotel room on Sunday afternoon

Police investigating strange death of a Dutch man found in Ayutthaya hotel room on Sunday afternoon

June 23, 2025

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

Dutchman, 54, found dead in Thai hotel room with wrist wound and knife in bloody tub. Body found beside bed, sparking police probe. Suicide suspected,… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn reshuffles the deck on the Titanic in a major cabinet shuffle as her government treads water

PM Paetongtarn reshuffles the deck on the Titanic in a major cabinet shuffle as her government treads water

June 23, 2025

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

Paetongtarn scrambles to reshuffle cabinet as her government reels from leaked Hun Sen tape, criminal complaints, court threats and growing nationwide protests. With a just… Read More ›

Cunning loan shark racket offering loans secured on iCloud access to iPhone devices smashed in Bangkok

Cunning loan shark racket offering loans secured on iCloud access to iPhone devices smashed in Bangkok

June 22, 2025

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

Bangkok police bust a loan shark gang using iCloud access to lock iPhones if borrowers missed payments. The gang charged a brutal 365% yearly interest… Read More ›

Senate petitions the Constitutional Court seeking the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn from office

Senate petitions the Constitutional Court seeking the removal of Prime Minister Paetongtarn from office

June 21, 2025

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

Senate petitions Constitutional Court to remove PM Paetongtarn over leaked audio scandal. Political turmoil grows as the coalition crumbles, protests rise and even allies demand… Read More ›

Drunk Swede survives after a car rolled over his head in a Pattaya Car park in the early hours of Friday

Drunk Swede survives after a car rolled over his head in a Pattaya Car park in the early hours of Friday

June 21, 2025

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

A drunk Swedish tourist miraculously survived after a car ran over his head in a Pattaya nightclub parking lot. The shocking 3:50 a.m. incident was… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn’s phone call to Hun Sen has plunged Thailand into a political quagmire that spells coup

PM Paetongtarn’s phone call to Hun Sen has plunged Thailand into a political quagmire that spells coup

June 20, 2025

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

A leaked call between PM Paetongtarn and Hun Sen has sparked fury, weakening her coalition and fuelling mass protests. With treason charges looming and the… Read More ›

Teenager dies of hunger in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Responding rescue workers find a starving family

Teenager dies of hunger in Nonthaburi, near Bangkok. Responding rescue workers find a starving family

June 20, 2025

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

A 14-year-old boy has died of hunger in Nonthaburi after months without food. His parents, found barely alive, survived only on tap water. The tragedy… Read More ›

Prime Minister Paetongtarn pulls her government back from the brink with emotional televised apology

Prime Minister Paetongtarn pulls her government back from the brink with emotional televised apology

June 19, 2025

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

Tearful Paetongtarn clings to power after leaked Hun Sen audio sparks outrage. PM issues emotional apology, wins military backing and secures coalition support. Cabinet reshuffle… Read More ›

Government on brink of collapse as Bhumjaithai withdraws from Paetongtarn’s cabinet over clip

Government on brink of collapse as Bhumjaithai withdraws from Paetongtarn’s cabinet over clip

June 19, 2025

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

Thailand in chaos after leaked Paetongtarn audio praising Hun Sen sparks outrage. Bhumjaithai quits coalition, protests erupt, and pressure mounts on PM to resign. Allies… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn in an untenable situation as chorus of condemnation grows over leaked Hun Sen audio clip

PM Paetongtarn in an untenable situation as chorus of condemnation grows over leaked Hun Sen audio clip

June 18, 2025

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

Leaked call with Hun Sen plunges Thai PM Paetongtarn into political chaos—military stunned, coalition fractures, protests threatened and senators demand action. Critics say she betrayed… Read More ›

Boiler room bond fraud gang smashed in Samut Prakan mansion near Bangkok. 13 Foreigners arrested

Boiler room bond fraud gang smashed in Samut Prakan mansion near Bangkok. 13 Foreigners arrested

June 18, 2025

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

Boiler Room Scam Busted! Thai cops and Aussie police raid luxury Samut Prakan mansion, arrest 13 foreigners running fake bond call centre targeting 14,000+ Aussies,… Read More ›

Cabinet gives green light for a Thai Formula One Grand Prix starting in 2028. Design and plans in gear

Cabinet gives green light for a Thai Formula One Grand Prix starting in 2028. Design and plans in gear

June 17, 2025

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

Thailand revs up for F1! Cabinet approves ฿40bn plan to host Grand Prix from 2028, with Bangkok likely as the venue. Design work is already… Read More ›

Bombshell news as Bhumjaithai Party leadership is summoned by Election Commission over Senate poll

Bombshell news as Bhumjaithai Party leadership is summoned by Election Commission over Senate poll

June 17, 2025

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

Bhumjaithai Party leaders, including Deputy PM Anutin, are under investigation by the Election Commission over alleged Senate vote rigging involving 138 senators. The probe could… Read More ›

Talks with the United States to begin but Thailand is hopeful of an extension to the July 8th deadline

Talks with the United States to begin but Thailand is hopeful of an extension to the July 8th deadline

June 16, 2025

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

Thailand begins talks with the US on tariffs as exports dip in June. The government seeks an extension to the July 8 deadline while cracking… Read More ›

Chinese tourist falls to his death from 21st floor Pattaya hotel room on Sunday. Foul play ruled out in police probe

Chinese tourist falls to his death from 21st floor Pattaya hotel room on Sunday. Foul play ruled out in police probe

June 16, 2025

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

A 22-year-old Chinese tourist fell to his death from the 21st floor of a Pattaya hotel early Sunday morning. Police found no signs of foul… Read More ›

Anutin rules out Interior Ministry move. No one has broached cabinet reshuffle yet. Ready for opposition

Anutin rules out Interior Ministry move. No one has broached cabinet reshuffle yet. Ready for opposition

June 15, 2025

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

Deputy PM Anutin denies talks of losing Interior Ministry or a cabinet reshuffle. He vows to keep his post or lead Bhumjaithai into opposition. Amid… Read More ›

Austrian nearly dies carrying 1k methamphetamine pills in his stomach. Police raid Kalasin homes Friday

Austrian nearly dies carrying 1k methamphetamine pills in his stomach. Police raid Kalasin homes Friday

June 15, 2025

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

Austrian man who collapsed at Don Mueang Airport with over 1,000 meth pills in his stomach. Police link smuggling plot to his Thai wife in… Read More ›

Cambodia outflanks Thailand again even as talks took place in Phnom Penh. Insists on ICJ court ruling

Cambodia outflanks Thailand again even as talks took place in Phnom Penh. Insists on ICJ court ruling

June 14, 2025

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

Cambodia stuns Thailand by sidelining border talks and pushing for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) case on disputed land. Troops mass near Sisaket, cultural… Read More ›

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