Prime Minister Paetongtarn Cruises Through No-Confidence Vote
In a special parliamentary session on March 26 at 10:00 AM, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra comfortably survived a no-confidence vote, receiving overwhelming support with 319 votes of confidence against 162 votes
Thai Car Sales Drop in Early 2025; Motor Show Offers Hope
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that domestic car sales fell to just 49,313 units in February 2025, down 6.68 percent year-on-year.
Was the Thai Gov’t’s Visit to Xinjiang Staged?
This week’s Thai government’s trip to Xinjiang, China, to check on the well-being of the 40 Uyghurs deported back to China was meant to reassure the public, and the West, that all is well
Luxury Necklace at Center of Thai Celebrity Scandal Reappeared
A viral scandal in the Thai entertainment industry that has been trending on social media for 2-3 days has escalated to involve political figures with the luxury necklace.
Thai PM Defends Mommy Role Ahead of No-Confidence Debate
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed media questions on March 19 regarding criticism from opposition members. She had been criticized for playing with her children
Probe Reveals Status of Controversial Phuket’s Largest Foreign Slum
Officials have announced the results of their investigation into what was described as "Phuket's largest foreign slum" following a video report by YouTube channel "Ride with Gabi"
Thai Scam Cases Drop 20% But 10,000+ Scammers Still Active
The government announced the results of its month-long crackdown on fraudsters, reporting a 20 percent drop in fraud cases and a 200 million baht drop in losses. The government pledged to continue its measures and estimates that more than ten thousand people are still active in the scam networks on the Myawaddy
British Tourist Missing After Boat Fire Near Koh Tao, Thailand
Maritime authorities in Surat Thani province successfully rescued 21 international tourists and crew members from a vessel that caught fire approximately 5 nautical miles from Koh Tao on Sunday morning,
The Price Thailand Is Paying for Deporting 40 Uyghurs
The main foreign policy mantra that Thailand is a neutral country shows signs of a major crack less than three weeks after the Thai government forcibly deported 40 Uyghurs back to China on February 27 after this week’s vote by the EU Parliament condemning
Soil Shifts Suspected in Latest Fatal Rama 2 Elevated Way Collapse
An elevated expressway under construction collapsed on Saturday, March 15, killing five people and injuring 24 others, with preliminary investigations pointing to unstable soil
