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Democrat Party ready to sue over ‘blue regime’ distortion of remarks made by leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

Democrat Party ready to sue over ‘blue regime’ distortion of remarks made by leader Abhisit Vejjajiva

May 31, 2026

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Democrat Party moves to sue over ‘blue regime’ claims, alleging distorted Abhisit interview excerpts spread online, triggering defamation accusations, monarchy-linked misinformation claims and escalating legal… Read More ›

Cultural and economic ties in focus during last week’s state visit as Vietnam rapidly gains on Thailand

Cultural and economic ties in focus during last week’s state visit as Vietnam rapidly gains on Thailand

May 30, 2026

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Vietnam’s First Lady dazzled Bangkok in traditional Thai dress as President To Lam secured key agreements and a royal audience. But behind the diplomacy, a… Read More ›

Thai US military alliance discussed in meeting of Defence Minister with US Defence Secretary Hegseth

Thai US military alliance discussed in meeting of Defence Minister with US Defence Secretary Hegseth

May 30, 2026

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned of China’s growing military power, urged Asian allies to boost defence spending, strengthened security ties with Thailand, backed support… Read More ›

LINE message stirs another political and electoral controversy. The ‘Blue Regime’ is again spotlighted as a factor

LINE message stirs another political and electoral controversy. The ‘Blue Regime’ is again spotlighted as a factor

May 30, 2026

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Lawyer pushes Constitutional Court bid to annul the February 8 vote over leaked Line chats alleging Blue Party influence, illegal ballot claims and political interference.… Read More ›

Chinese arrested in Chonburi and Suvarnabhumi Airport raids. Accused of embezzling 87 million baht

Chinese arrested in Chonburi and Suvarnabhumi Airport raids. Accused of embezzling 87 million baht

May 30, 2026

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Four Chinese fugitives accused of an 87 million baht Wuhan compensation fraud were arrested in Thailand after allegedly hiding on retirement visas. Police raided a… Read More ›

Taxi business crackdown on Koh Samui after murder of taxi driver last Sunday linked to local mafia gang

Taxi business crackdown on Koh Samui after murder of taxi driver last Sunday linked to local mafia gang

May 29, 2026

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The murder of a Koh Samui taxi driver and a manhunt for eight suspects have intensified scrutiny of alleged taxi mafia activity, as authorities launch… Read More ›

Pirate TV streaming legal and illegal content smashed in Chiang Mai by cross border police operation

Pirate TV streaming legal and illegal content smashed in Chiang Mai by cross border police operation

May 29, 2026

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Thailand–Malaysia smash MYIPTV4K piracy ring in cross-border raid. Chiang Mai and Selangor busts saw police seize devices, identify cash trails and data in an INTERPOL-linked… Read More ›

Top anti-corruption official denies culpability for horror crash. Insists he was not driving the pickup

Top anti-corruption official denies culpability for horror crash. Insists he was not driving the pickup

May 29, 2026

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

NACC senior official Jarong Kroemoh denies driving in the fatal Nonthaburi pickup crash that killed delivery rider Sornarin Nakongsi, despite police filing three charges, including… Read More ›

Just an old man reporting on parole. Ex Premier in Mercedes Maybach reports to local Probation Office in Bangkok

Just an old man reporting on parole. Ex Premier in Mercedes Maybach reports to local Probation Office in Bangkok

May 29, 2026

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Thaksin Shinawatra returned to the public spotlight on Thursday as cameras swarmed Bangkok Probation Office 1 during his first parole reporting session, arriving in a… Read More ›

Thailand stunned as top anti corruption official mows down delivery driver while four times over drink driving limit

Thailand stunned as top anti corruption official mows down delivery driver while four times over drink driving limit

May 29, 2026

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Witnesses claimed an attempt was made to switch drivers after a drunken crash killed a delivery rider in Nonthaburi. Senior anti-corruption chief Jarong Kroamoh faces… Read More ›

Alcohol and property disputes were key factors in stepmother’s murder. Suspect confesses to police before charges

Alcohol and property disputes were key factors in stepmother’s murder. Suspect confesses to police before charges

May 28, 2026

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Surin police reenact a fatal domestic shooting as the 40-year-old suspect, Mr Mana is taken through the crime scene, hideout and gun dump after confessing… Read More ›

56 year old woman arrested in Nakhon Sawan over a 2019 fraud case linked to finding places in the army

56 year old woman arrested in Nakhon Sawan over a 2019 fraud case linked to finding places in the army

May 28, 2026

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Fugitive woman, 56, arrested after 4-year Thai Army job scam. Police say Ms. Prakaiwan took 200k baht as a deposit for fake military placements, then… Read More ›

Police Hospital released findings on wound suffered by Formula One star Mika Salo on Bangkok night out

Police Hospital released findings on wound suffered by Formula One star Mika Salo on Bangkok night out

May 28, 2026

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

Formula One star Mika Salo was not slashed in Bangkok, Thai police say. Forensic doctors found his 28-stitch leg wound was likely caused by a… Read More ›

Ko Samui taxi war erupts leaving one taxi man dead, one arrested and police seeking seven more suspects

Ko Samui taxi war erupts leaving one taxi man dead, one arrested and police seeking seven more suspects

May 28, 2026

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

Koh Samui’s brutal taxi turf war exploded into murder when a gang allegedly ambushed a cab carrying foreign tourists and shot driver Mr. Firth dead… Read More ›

Lumpini police officer left fighting for his life after early morning shooting at his apartment in Bangkok

Lumpini police officer left fighting for his life after early morning shooting at his apartment in Bangkok

May 27, 2026

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

Bangkok shock as a police lieutenant is found critically wounded in a gunshot blast inside his Lumpini police housing apartment, sparking a major probe. His… Read More ›

Angry mob, tense scenes in Nong Bua Lamphu after horrific murder of 13 year old girl by her stepfather

Angry mob, tense scenes in Nong Bua Lamphu after horrific murder of 13 year old girl by her stepfather

May 27, 2026

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

Pornchai “Jack” escorted by over 50 police for a murder reenactment in Nong Bua Lamphu as mob tried to lynch him. Girl found dead, mother… Read More ›

Former Democrat Party spokesman, top aide arrested in Bangkok over 100 million baht in bounced cheques

Former Democrat Party spokesman, top aide arrested in Bangkok over 100 million baht in bounced cheques

May 27, 2026

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

Chavanond Intarakomalyasut, a former Democrat Party spokesman, was arrested in Bangkok over alleged 100 million baht dud cheques as police uncovered multiple warrants, bounced repayment… Read More ›

British man arrested over hit and run motorbike smash that left top doctor seriously injured is named

British man arrested over hit and run motorbike smash that left top doctor seriously injured is named

May 26, 2026

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

British boat operator Duncan Wilcock was arrested after a Ko Pha-ngan hit-and-run left top Thai doctor Dr. Thirasak Kaew-Amatawong critically injured. Police tracked the suspect… Read More ›

Thailand progresses 175 billion baht borrowing despite decree review by Constitutional Court

Thailand progresses 175 billion baht borrowing despite decree review by Constitutional Court

May 26, 2026

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

Thailand presses ahead with ฿175 billion stimulus borrowing as economy slows under global pressure. Meanwhile, 133 MPs challenge a ฿400 billion Emergency Decree at the… Read More ›

Doctor flown from Koh Phangan to Bangkok after UK man’s motorbike strike. Brit’s positive cocaine test

Doctor flown from Koh Phangan to Bangkok after UK man’s motorbike strike. Brit’s positive cocaine test

May 26, 2026

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

Thai doctor flown to Bangkok for emergency brain surgery after Koh Phangan motorbike crash. Arrested British national later admitted hitting a pedestrian and tested positive… Read More ›

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