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, Politics, 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 ›

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, Politics, 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 ›

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

Army security agency confirms bomb spree targeting tourist hotspots near Phuket linked to insurgency

July 1, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s security forces arrest 5 suspects linked to BRN insurgents behind a coordinated bomb plot targeting Phuket and southern tourist hotspots. Fifteen devices meant to… 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, Politics, 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 ›

Third loved one and tourist downed off Karon Beach in dangerous rip tides in just 18 days on Saturday

Third loved one and tourist downed off Karon Beach in dangerous rip tides in just 18 days on Saturday

June 30, 2025

Crime, Living, Media, Thailand:

Third tourist drowns at Phuket’s Karon Beach in just 18 days amid deadly rip currents. Despite clear red-flag warnings, swimmers ignored the danger and drowned.… 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, Politics, 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 ›

Death traps: Laotian mother killed carrying her baby across the road at a Pathum Thani Zebra crossing

Death traps: Laotian mother killed carrying her baby across the road at a Pathum Thani Zebra crossing

June 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

A Laotian mother was killed crossing a Pathum Thani zebra crossing while carrying her baby. The taxi driver fled but was caught. This follows recent… 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, Politics, 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 ›

82-year-old grandmother calls police to arrest pot crazed son who attacked her grandson with a sword

82-year-old grandmother calls police to arrest pot crazed son who attacked her grandson with a sword

June 29, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Pot-crazed Thai man slashes nephew’s arm with a sword in an unprovoked attack. His 82-year-old mother, boiling noodles nearby, watched in horror and called police.… Read More ›

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

Security scare as 2 men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket linked to non lethal explosive devices

June 29, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Two men arrested in tourist provinces near Phuket after non-lethal explosive devices were found. Thai officials say Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga remain safe as… Read More ›

Chinese man who procured a young Thai woman for sex and drugs arrested after finally coming from Laos

Chinese man who procured a young Thai woman for sex and drugs arrested after finally coming from Laos

June 29, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Chinese man arrested after Thai escort, 22, found dead in Bangkok hotel. Cops say he fled to Laos after forcing her to take drugs. Family… Read More ›

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

Bangkok protest passes off with no overnight camp. Meanwhile, the PM prepares for July 1st court date

June 29, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bangkok protest draws 20,000 with no overnight camp. Speakers blast PM Paetongtarn amid growing unrest. Police keep peace as cabinet reshuffle seeks royal approval. All… Read More ›

New York police arrest man who mugged and robbed a 26-year-old Thai woman at a city subway station

New York police arrest man who mugged and robbed a 26-year-old Thai woman at a city subway station

June 28, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Slashed, robbed and ignored—Thai model Zine Raksasutee, 26, was brutally attacked in a Brooklyn subway as Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) staff failed to help. Her… Read More ›

Help me find my long-lost Thai mother. Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie searching for 20 years for a parent’s love

Help me find my long-lost Thai mother. Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie searching for 20 years for a parent’s love

June 28, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Desperate plea from 38-year-old Aussie man searching for his Thai mother lost since age 8. Taken to Australia after his parents split in Phuket, Jeffrey… Read More ›

PM Paetongtarn names herself Culture Minister also in new cabinet ahead of Constitutional Court ruling

PM Paetongtarn names herself Culture Minister also in new cabinet ahead of Constitutional Court ruling

June 28, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

PM Paetongtarn names herself Culture Minister in bold cabinet reshuffle ahead of a crucial July 1 Constitutional Court ruling over a leaked call with Hun… Read More ›

Hun Sen’s mask falls. Speech on Friday clearly showed deliberate ill will to collapse Thailand’s democracy

Hun Sen’s mask falls. Speech on Friday clearly showed deliberate ill will to collapse Thailand’s democracy

June 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Hun Sen’s blistering speech attacking Thailand’s leaders sparks fears of foreign meddling and a coup. Thai MPs and cybercrime chief warn his threats and fake… Read More ›

Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play

Minister dismisses reports of an 18% tariff deal with the United States on exports. Talks still in play

June 27, 2025

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Finance Minister shoots down 18% tariff deal with U.S., says talks still ongoing. Thailand pushes to keep 10% rate as July 9 deadline looms. UTCC… Read More ›

Irish man trapped on the shoulder by Immigration Police in Krabi. Large prosecution file awaits at home

Irish man trapped on the shoulder by Immigration Police in Krabi. Large prosecution file awaits at home

June 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Irish fugitive Mr. Lee arrested in Krabi after 415-day overstay. Caught inside a cannabis shop, he faces extradition to Ireland for charges including assault, cocaine… Read More ›

Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug

Police raid on a Den of Iniquity weed shop shows just why Thailand has moved to again outlaw the drug

June 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Police raid a Khon Kaen weed shop-turned-teen drug den ignites national uproar, exposing why Thailand will recriminalize cannabis. New laws ban high-THC weed by Nov… Read More ›

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

Crazed Hun Sen threatens to expose Thaksin before Bangkok street protests as his evil empire is exposed

June 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Crazed Hun Sen vows to expose Thaksin ahead of Bangkok protests as his criminal empire unravels. Cambodia’s strongman fuels Thailand’s border crisis with threats, scams… Read More ›

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