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Thailand Prepares Emergency Response, Exposes Cambodia Border Tensions
Reduced Surin checkpoint hours and Thai emergency preparations reveal deeper rifts over security, trade, and regional influence near the Cambodian border. Read more
Thailand Prepares Emergency Response, Exposes Cambodia Border Tensions
Reduced Surin checkpoint hours and Thai emergency preparations reveal deeper rifts over security, trade, and regional influence near the Cambodian border. Read more
Myanmar Migrants Seeking Malaysian Jobs Arrested in Kanchanaburi, Thailand
Driven by economic hardship and instability, Myanmar migrants paying brokers for Malaysian jobs face arrest in Thailand. Read more
Thailand Grapples with Weak Confidence, Trump Threatens Economy
Falling consumer confidence and potential US tariffs threaten Thailand’s economic growth, highlighting the need for structural reforms. Read more
Phuket Faces Governance Crisis Amid School Corruption, Waste Concerns
Island faces systemic governance failures as probe uncovers school corruption linked to scams amid urgent landfill waste management concerns. Read more
Thailand Medical Council: Doctors Violated Ethics Assisting Thaksin.
Council upholds penalties for doctors aiding Thaksin’s hospital stay, defying political pressure and raising crucial questions about medical ethics. Read more
Phuket School Visa Fraud: Chinese Network Steals Millions
B40 million fraud linked to a Chinese network highlights regulatory failures and nominee schemes impacting Phuket’s international education sector and its reputation. Read more
Austrian Man’s Bangkok Drug Bust Exposes Trafficking’s Painful Reality
Hospitalization of the Austrian drug mule, carrying “WY” marked pills, reveals the risky desperation within complex global trafficking networks. Read more
Thailand Cracks Down on Rampant Prescription Drug Abuse Scheme
A psychiatrist’s scheme involving 170,000 seized tablets and fraudulent prescriptions for sedatives reveals deep flaws in Thailand’s drug control. Read more
Thailand Coalition Fights UTN Power Grab, Government Stability at Risk
Internal power struggles within the UTN over ministerial quotas and the “choc-mint declaration” threaten the fragile ruling coalition. Read more
Thailand Minister Defends Doctors, Fuels Thaksin Transfer Debate
Minister’s veto of doctor suspensions in Thaksin’s hospital transfer highlights concerns about political influence on Thailand’s medical ethics standards. Read more
Thailand Cuts Cambodia Border Power; Cambodia Threatens Court.
Thailand cuts border power, citing crime, while Cambodia considers ICJ action despite Thai non-recognition of jurisdiction since the 1960s. Read more
Phuket corruption surfaces after tragedy, drug arrest shake island.
Beneath Phuket’s idyllic surface, a grandmother’s canal tragedy and police doctor’s drug arrest expose corruption and public trust erosion. Read more
Thaksin’s Absence Sparks Thailand Justice System Fairness Debate
Absent from court, Thaksin’s hospital stay and swift parole ignite scrutiny, fueling debate over fairness and the Thai justice system. Read more
Shinawatra Vows to Fix Thai-Cambodia Border Trade Snags
Shinawatra seeks uniform border hours amidst political sensitivities, misinformation, and economic disruptions impacting trade at Chong Jom checkpoint. Read more
Thailand Airport Visa Scandal: Public Outcry Demands Corruption Probe
Viral video alleging visa bypass at Suvarnabhumi Airport sparks inquiry into immigration officer and raises concerns about systemic integrity. Read more
Phuket Canal Crash Reveals Hidden Dangers for Tourists
Canal crash spotlights Phuket’s infrastructure gaps, revealing how tourist hotspots may prioritize profit over adequate safety measures for visitors. Read more