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Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

Vietnam becomes the US partner of choice while Thailand is gutted with 36% tariff and left the big loser

July 9, 2025

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

Vietnam wins big with a 20% U.S. tariff, while Thailand is hammered with a 36% rate, sparking fears of potential investor flight, collapsing U.S. exports,… Read More ›

Bully Met addict brutally murdered a 63-year-old bedridden man to prove claims of being an ex SEAL

Bully Met addict brutally murdered a 63-year-old bedridden man to prove claims of being an ex SEAL

July 8, 2025

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

A meth-addled man dragged his 63-year-old bedridden neighbour from his home and forced his head into a sewer to “test” if he was really a… Read More ›

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

Scamble for Thailand’s future place in the emerging, divided new world under Trump. Mixed U.S. signals

July 7, 2025

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

Thailand scrambles to avoid devastating US tariffs after talks collapse. Mixed signals from Washington add uncertainty as the country offers major concessions. With rivals securing… Read More ›

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

Red Bull family fortune charges ahead for another year, ranking as Thailand’s No.1 and powered by China

July 7, 2025

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

Red Bull’s Yoovidhya family tops Thailand’s billionaire list for the second year with $44.5B, powered by explosive growth in China. Despite economic challenges, Thailand’s richest,… Read More ›

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

Turning point for Thailand as it awaits what could be a heavy economic sting from finalised US tariffs

July 6, 2025

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

Thailand faces a critical 72-hour deadline as the US prepares to impose tariffs on its exports. With Vietnam securing a 20% rate, Thailand risks higher… Read More ›

Brit jailed for child sex trafficking after 2023 prostitution crackdown on  Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6

Brit jailed for child sex trafficking after 2023 prostitution crackdown on Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6

July 6, 2025

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

British man jailed for 21 years in Thailand for trafficking a 16-year-old girl into prostitution on Pattaya’s notorious Soi 6. William Bilton ran the Flirt… Read More ›

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

Miracle in Pattaya as woman who hanged herself comes back to life as rescuers put her in a body bag

July 5, 2025

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

Rescue workers in Pattaya were stunned when a 49-year-old woman who hanged herself and showed no pulse suddenly opened her eyes before being placed in… Read More ›

28 year old man used a venomous Cobra snake to give himself the kiss of death. Body found in Khon Kaen

28 year old man used a venomous Cobra snake to give himself the kiss of death. Body found in Khon Kaen

July 5, 2025

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

A 28-year-old man from Chiang Rai may have live-streamed the prelude to his death by cobra bite in a Khon Kaen hotel room. Police found… Read More ›

$5 back-alley massage not worth it. Tourist develops painful nightmare infection called folliculitis

$5 back-alley massage not worth it. Tourist develops painful nightmare infection called folliculitis

July 5, 2025

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

A $5 back-alley massage in Thailand left a tourist with painful, pus-filled folliculitis caused by bacteria from dirty towels and reused oils. US doctor warns… Read More ›

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

Cross-border corruption and money laundering between Thai and Cambodian labour officials probed

July 4, 2025

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

DSI busts massive foreign worker extortion ring in Bangkok. Raids over a potential ฿6 billion scam, secret payments to Cambodian officials, and suspected collusion within… Read More ›

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

Rescue services and life vests save Spanish family after boat capsized one nautical mile off Koh Samui

July 3, 2025

Living, Media, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A Spanish family of four and their Thai boat driver were rescued after their long-tailed boat capsized in rough seas just one nautical mile off… Read More ›

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

People’s Party leader ‘Teng’ steps up with an offer, putting the country first to end any political deadlock

July 3, 2025

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

People’s Party leader Teng demands a clear deal: support for a new PM only if a general election is held within six months and a… Read More ›

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

Bella May Culley tries to lie her way out of her Georgian hellhole prison by blaming Thai border guards

July 3, 2025

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

Brit teen Bella May Culley claims Thai cops forced her to smuggle drugs—but CCTV shows her calmly walking through Bangkok airport. Now jailed in Georgia,… Read More ›

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

Thaksin appears before Criminal Court in lèse-majesté case. Lawyer afterwards expresses optimism

July 2, 2025

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

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra faced lese-majeste charge as his daughter was suspended as PM. Thaksin arrived cheered on the street by supporters, and played his… Read More ›

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

Canadian nabbed at Suvarnabhumi Airport trying to smuggle 3kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags 

July 2, 2025

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

Busted in Bangkok: Canadian man caught smuggling 3.2 kg of heroin hidden in women’s handbags at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport. Arrested before boarding a flight to… Read More ›

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

James Bond Man with the Golden Gun museum fiasco in Phang-nga exposed by People’s Party MP on field trip

July 1, 2025

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

James Bond Museum in Phang-nga cost ฿40M but closed after one day. MP Phakamon calls it a “complete failure” due to no staff, no marketing… Read More ›

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

With the economy sputtering, the top Thai team flies to the US to secure a favourable trade deal with Trump

July 1, 2025

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

Thailand’s top trade team flies to Washington for high-stakes talks with Trump as the economy stalls. With tariffs looming and time running out, officials race… Read More ›

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

Teng warns People’s Party to stay clear of rising anti-democratic sentiment as political crisis unfolds

June 30, 2025

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

Teng blasts PM Paetongtarn over leaked Hun Sen call, blaming her for fuelling crisis. He warns against coup talk as polls show surging People’s Party… Read More ›

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

Concern is mounting about the rhetoric at this Saturday’s Bangkok protest rally and escalation plans

June 30, 2025

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

Fiery protests at Bangkok’s Victory Monument escalate as leaders vow nonstop fight to topple PM Paetongtarn. Echoing tactics from past crises, fears of chaos rise.… Read More ›

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

Opinion shows Prime Minister Paetongtarn finished with the public. Huge support for the People’s Party

June 29, 2025

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

Public abandons PM Paetongtarn as shock NIDA poll shows People’s Party soaring to 46%. Pheu Thai collapses, military coup fears rise. With a decisive court… Read More ›

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