Hitman who murdered Cambodian opposition leader Lim Kimya in Bangkok is sentenced to life in prison, while his Cambodian handlers remain free, shielded by Hun… Read More › The post Hitman who murdered Kim Limya in Bangkok gets life in prison on Friday. Cambodian abettors remain free appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Thailand’s long-delayed ฿300 tourism tax is finally set to launch under Minister Atthakorn, promising automatic insurance coverage for all foreign visitors and billions in tourism… Read More › The post Another false dawn? Minister announces delayed tourism levy will be instituted under his watch appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
A 19-year-old British man vanished after leaving Pattaya and is feared trapped by Myanmar call centre scam gangs. Thai police launched an urgent search as… Read More › The post Brit left his home in Pattaya and is believed to have crossed over into Myanmar to call centre scammers appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
China denies any role or stake in the Thai‑Cambodian border conflict after Chinese arms were used, as Thailand strengthens military readiness, closes crossings, reviews agreements,… Read More › The post China denies any interest in the Thai Cambodian conflict after it was revealed Chinese arms were used appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
New Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun races to finalise the US trade pact despite Washington shutdown, determined to boost Thailand exports 6-7% in 2025 as firms… Read More › The post US trade pact being finalised by Commerce Ministry officials despite the shutdown in Washington appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Thailand’s parliament erupts as MP Rangsiman defends warnings on Cambodian scam funds. Deputy PM Thamanat threatens legal action over alleged links to a South African… Read More › The post People’s Party MP Rangsiman Rome defends against Thamanat’s legal threat of over money man claims appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Major breakthrough in Pattaya as 77-year-old Dutch pimp Jos Reinard is arrested by elite DSI police for sexually exploiting underage children, exposing the vile traffickers’… Read More › The post Major breakthrough in Pattaya as evil Dutch pimp of underage children is arrested by elite DSI police appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Bank of Thailand Governor Vitai Ratanakorn takes charge, vowing stability and independence, while new Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphat tackles weak GDP, a rising baht and… Read More › The post Bank of Thailand boss stresses stability taking up the reins with a new man at the Ministry of Finance appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Two tourists drown off Phuket beaches as hidden rip tides and treacherous offshore currents push this year’s drowning toll to nearly 40, showing how paradise… Read More › The post 2 more tourists drown off Phuket’s idyllic but deadly beaches on Wednesday as drownings toll mounts appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Stranded Brit war hero, 73, lies unconscious in Thai hospital as daughters fight to bring him home. With no insurance and costs soaring, the family… Read More › The post British veteran fighting for life and stranded in Thailand even as his daughters do all they can to help appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Phuket MP Chalermpong demands tighter visa rules and pre-arrival screening for foreign tourists after repeated crimes, public scandals and disruptive behaviour spark outrage and threaten… Read More › The post Phuket People’s Party MP wants action to limit and screen foreign tourist visas to weed out undesirables appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Asian man, 30–40, plunges from 32-story Pattaya condo, body split in two on impact. Police find cigarette butts on rooftop, suspect suicide. Authorities investigate, question… Read More › The post Asian split in two by a 32 story fall from Pattaya building block on Wednesday. Police suspect suicide appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
PM Anutin confirms government plan for a referendum to cancel MOUs 43 and 44 with Cambodia. People’s Party MP Rome warns the move risks national… Read More › The post PM confirms government’s referendum plan to scrap MOUs with Cambodia. Top People’s Party MP shocked appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Lost phone unexpectedly leads to a grisly and shocking discovery when a homeless man finds a human skeleton in an abandoned building in Nonthaburi, leaving… Read More › The post Shocked phone owner greeted by skin and bones skeleton after retrieving his lost phone from a hobo appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
UK man, 23, busted at a Bangkok hotel with over 9kg of meth hidden in tea bags inside a pink suitcase. Tip-off led police to… Read More › The post UK man with pink suitcase full of methamphetamine arrested at Bangkok city centre hotel after a tip-off appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
People’s Party MP Wiroj warns that billions from Cambodian scam and casino networks could flow into Thailand, threatening markets and critical firms, while gold exports… Read More › The post People’s Party firebrand MP warns of billions pouring into Thai markets and critical firms from Cambodia appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plays hero as he personally flies organs donated by a 19-year-old, saving seven lives, meeting the grieving family, and showing hands-on… Read More › The post Prime Minister Anutin plays the hero on Tuesday as he personally flew organs donated by 19 year old man appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Heartbroken man, 21, douses himself in petrol and sets his body alight before running screaming into Bangkok traffic. Shocked bystanders watch in horror as rescuers… Read More › The post Young man sets himself on fire and runs into Bangkok traffic after suffering stress from his girlfriend appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
Dark days loom for Thailand’s economy as GDP growth falls to 1.8%, but unemployment spikes, consumer confidence plunges, exports falter, tourism declines and fiscal pressures… Read More › The post Dark days ahead for the economy despite a 1.8% GDP gain with ominous warning signs on employment appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
People’s Party MP says he was physically intimidated and forcibly silenced in Parliament while exposing Senate collusion, as the ongoing investigation into 138 senators and… Read More › The post Senate collusion raised by People’s Party MP who says he was intimidated as Commission probe progresses appeared first on Thai Examiner.| Thai Examiner
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Economy continues to spiral downwards as the baht breaks the ฿30 barrier in the other direction| Thai Examiner
Director of the BTS Skytrain announced engineering move after a shock concrete slab fall in Phayathai, Bangkok on Wednesday morning and warnings about rust| Thai Examiner
There are reports that the driver, who died at the scene, had gotten lost and also that there was loud music playing within the bus… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob - GPS monitoring, policing studied for all cars and motorbikes in Thailand to curb road accidents in a world first| Thai Examiner
Tourists in Thailand may require a proper driving licence to hire or ride a motorbike in the kingdom. Upshot from a Transport Ministry safety review| Thai Examiner
Another motorbike accident on Thailand’s dangerous roads. Italian couple on their motorbike crushed by oil tanker in Chumphon. 50 people die everyday in Thai motorbike accidents. World Bank warning| Thai Examiner
Thai PM orders tough new road traffic penalties, which could have caused undue hardship for working Thais, to be held off. Thailand’s Prime Minister has… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
Thailand approves visa plan to attract 1 million foreigners to the kingdom between 2022 and 2024 generating up to 6% of the country’s GDP.| Thai Examiner
Unit to unveil plan in May such as the end of the 90-day immigration reporting rules as well as a more relaxed property ownership regime.| Thai Examiner
Radical new plan to open the kingdom to expat foreigners and attract millions more to live and invest in Thailand to spur economic growth.| Thai Examiner
Foreigners seek to clarify if all over 50s require health insurance coverage for long stay visas or only to Non Immigrant Type A-O visas for retirees| Thai Examiner
The Danish man leaves behind a Thai wife and son. His death, in a tragic motorbike accident, is one of up to 50 everyday on… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
Thailand risks the loss of up to 22% of future GDP if it fails to tackle road safety and carnage on Thai roads with new… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
Top Muslim leader in Thailand linked with hostage negotiations in Teheran blasts reports of Thai nationals fighting for Israel’s Army.| Thai Examiner
Rising fear for Thai nationals held in Gaza by militant Hamas terrorist organisation. Top officials uncomfortable with an emerging reality.| Thai Examiner
Concern for the fate of 19 Thai hostages held by the Hamas terrorist group in Gaza enclave as reports grow of an imminent Israeli offensive.| Thai Examiner
As more Thais are found dead in Israel the Israeli government has announced compensation packages for the wives and families of the dead.| Thai Examiner
Thailand, on Wednesday, supported a UN resolution in New York deploring Russian aggression in Ukraine and calling for withdrawal of troops.| Thai Examiner
Criminal court in Bangkok fined Ohan Baruch ฿2,000 after a guilty plea, handed over to the Immigration police prior to his deportation.| Thai Examiner
Israeli tourist taken to hospital on Ko Samui on Wednesday afternoon after a police manhunt since Saturday for absconding from his hotel.| Thai Examiner
Thailand's richest man, Dhanin Chearavanont, warns the kingdom cannot afford to let small firms a fast rate, crisis akin to World War III| Thai Examiner
Latest move sees the huge Thai drinks conglomerate move to power faster and deeper expansion in ASEAN and Southeast Asia to tap into a growing… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
The 7 Eleven store network in Thailand is not only reflecting the consumer boom in Thailand but also at the forefront of new developments in… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
Police in Bangkok review sad demise of a British national in the city last Thursday who is believed to have suffered from Alzheimer's.| Thai Examiner
Elderly Frenchman, a retiree living in Thailand with Alzheimer’s, rescued by tourist police last Friday after going missing for 24 hours.| Thai Examiner
Committee chaired by the Prime Minister has approved a plan for foreigners who qualify for newly approved 10-year visas to own landholdings.| Thai Examiner
Changes in medical health insurance for Non-Immigrant (O-A) visa holders announced this week after measures agreed by the cabinet in June.| Thai Examiner
Cabinet moves to alter insurance requirements of retirement visa holders allowing foreign policies with minimum health coverage of ฿100,000.| Thai Examiner
Dutchman complains over medical charge at Hua Hin Hospital as foreigners look at Thai hospital charges & health cover in Thailand including emergencies| Thai Examiner
UK couple had dream holiday and honeymoon in Thailand ruined by motorbike accident on Ko Tao. Back in the UK after £12k medical bill from a Thai hospital| Thai Examiner
Thai Army secures Moroccans’ release amid Myanmar chaos. Junta struggles to maintain control. Thailand faces a rising Drug Trafficking pattern from the Golden Triangle. There… Read More ›| Thai Examiner
UK’s former ruling Conservative Party to announce a new leader on November 2 as contenders emerge| Thai Examiner
Another horror story of a foreign visitor to Thailand and the sky-high costs of emergency medical care. The tale of Irishman James Burke.| Thai Examiner