A devastating flash fire at a popular Bangkok nightlife venue has left a community in mourning and authorities demanding answers. The death toll from the blaze at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao has reached 33, making it one of Thailand’s deadliest entertainment venue fires in recent history. As the investigation deepens, experts are scrutinizing the […]

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JUL

Urgent Call for Thai PM to Strengthen China Tourism Ties Amid Economic Slump

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Salman Ahmad

The Thai travel sector is issuing an urgent plea to the government this week. Industry leaders want immediate action to strengthen tourism ties with China. This demand comes as China experiences a significant economic slowdown that threatens regional travel. Chinese economic growth has hit a three-year low in the second quarter of the year. The […]

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JUL

Bangkok Pub Fire Claims At Least 27 Lives in Devastating Midnight Blaze

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Salman Ahmad

A huge fire engulfed a popular pub in Bangkok early Monday morning, resulting in a tragic loss of life. At least 27 people have died, and dozens more were severely injured in the devastating blaze. The disaster has shocked the Thai capital and sparked urgent investigations into local safety protocols. The fierce fire broke out […]

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JUN

Thailand’s Prime Minister Orders Faster Deportation for Foreign Criminals

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – Thailand is tightening its grip on national security. In a major policy push, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered immediate legal updates to accelerate the deportation of foreign criminals. The goal is clear: stop overseas lawbreakers from exploiting legal loopholes and repeating their offenses on Thai soil. This directive comes amid growing concerns over […]

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MAY

Citizens Networks Plan Protest Over River Pollution in Northern Thailand

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI – Local activists and civil society networks in northern Thailand are taking to the streets and waterways to protest a growing ecological crisis. For over a year, illegal mining activities in neighboring Myanmar have dumped heavy metals and toxic chemicals into shared rivers. This pollution directly affects the health, water supplies, and livelihoods […]

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MAY

The Urgent Fight to Stop Illegal Mining and Save Chiang Rai’s Rivers

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CTN News

Local activists and communities are coming together to demand action against heavy metal pollution pouring in from unregulated border mines in Myanmar.

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MAY

Thailand Prepares to Prosecute Fuel Hoarders, Violators Face Fines and Prison

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – The government of Thailand is taking strong legal action against major oil traders who intentionally held back fuel during a critical shortage. Officials revealed that several fuel distributors stockpiled millions of liters of diesel on boats and trucks, worsening a national energy crunch for their own financial benefit. According to an update from […]

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MAY

Thailand Considers Visa-Free Policy Overhaul After Major Arms Bust in Pattaya

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Could the days of easy, 60-day visa-free travel to Thailand be coming to an end? Following a shocking discovery in the popular tourist city of Pattaya, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is signaling a major review of the country’s immigration policies. The catalyst for this potential overhaul? The recent arrest of a Chinese national […]

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APR

Thailand’s Bold New Strategy to Slash Fuel Costs and Protect Your Wallet

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Jeff Tomas

BANGKOK – As global energy markets remain volatile due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East, the government of Thailand is rolling out a sweeping new strategy to bring down fuel prices and stabilize the economy.

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APR

Foreign Investors in Thailand Pull Back From Investments as Regional Tensions Rise

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK - The Thai economy is facing a new wave of uncertainty. Just as Thailand began to see a flicker of recovery, a major energy shock triggered by conflict in the Middle East has sent foreign investors rushing for the exits.

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