BANGKOK (THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) – Thirty-eight former Cabinet members from the previous governments of Abhisit Vejjajiva and Yingluck Shinawatra have come under the microscope over their tax records, a media inquiry has found. They
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Brit’s murder latest: Suspects hired van from border – one shaved his beard off on journey back
PATTAYA: — Police in Pattaya have interviewed the minivan driver who drove the two suspects in the murder of Tony Kenway to the resort from the Cambodian border Lert Laimeun, 48, said the two men – Miles
Read moreThai woman jailed 5½ years for stomping Singaporean boyfriend to death
SINGAPORE – A 43-year-old woman who assaulted her live-in boyfriend and stomped him to death after a quarrel was on Thursday (March 16) sentenced to 5½ years’ jail for culpable homicide. Sukanya Praphuttha, a Thai
Read moreTop Scams in Thailand
If you read through all the different Thailand forums on the internet you have so many foreigners complaining about their bad experiences being ripped off in Thailand. It’s always about Thai people that tell you
Read moreCourt issues arrest warrants against Briton, South African over murder of British businessman
The Pattaya Court Thursday issued arrest warrants against a Briton and a South African man accusing of murdering a British businessman in Pattaya on Tuesday. Chon Buri police chief Pol Maj Gen Somprasong Yenthuam said
Read moreMore rain and pain expected as Thai flood death toll rises to 40
BANGKOK: Thailand faces more hardship from unseasonable floods that have killed 40 people in its south, with more rain expected in the major rubber-producing and tourist region in coming days, a top disaster agency official
Read moreTiny fish with patriotic stripes sold for more than S$2,000 in Thailand
BANGKOK (AFP) – A Siamese fighting fish sporting the red, white and blue stripes of the Thai flag has been sold for 53,500 baht (S$2,143) – a massive price tag for the tiny, inch-long pet.
Read moreLive A Low-Cost Lifestyle In Welcoming Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a prime destination for foreigners from all over the world. From pristine beaches to towering mountains, ancient temples to super-modern cities, there is something for everybody here. It’s possible to live quite
Read morePM Lee Hsien Loong pays respects to late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong paid his respects to Thailand’s late Bhumibol Adulyadej at Bangkok’s Grand Palace on Friday (Oct 21). PM Lee presented a white wreath at the palace, where the King
Read moreThai Police monitor Internet operators urge customers to report royal insults
BANGKOK (REUTERS) – Thailand’s main mobile telecoms operators instructed customers on Sunday (Oct 16) to report “inappropriate content about the royal institution”, as the government steps up scrutiny for material deemed insulting to the monarchy.
Read moreThai King Bhumibol’s body moved to Grand Palace
BANGKOK – The body of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej was taken from Siriraj Hospital in a procession to the nearby Grand Palace on Friday (Oct 14) as thousands of Thais clad in black and white and
Read moreFrasers Centrepoint plans to invest $519m in Thai property firm
Developer Frasers Centrepoint (FCL) is proposing to invest 13.23 billion baht (S$519 million) to take a major stake in a Thai property firm. The deal, which would be the biggest in the real estate sector
Read moreThailand – Ailing Thai king undergoes blood purification
The Thai king’s health appears to have deteriorated further according to royal medical bulletin that says he underwent a procedure to purify his blood amid other physiological complications related to the heart. A statement issued
Read moreUS shuts down sex trafficking ring targeting Thai women
US prosecutors say they have shut down an international sex trafficking ring in an operation stretching from Thailand to the US. Twelve Thai nationals and five Americans were charged with illegally transporting hundreds of women
Read moreWyndham Hotel Group opens more timeshare resorts in Asia
PHUKET: South East Asia’s inaugural Wyndham Grand location will debut in Phuket later this year, thanks to a management agreement recently signed between Parisorn Company Ltd and the Wyndham Hotel Group. Wyndham Grand Phuket Kalim
Read moreBest Fish and Chips in Asia
Everyone loves fresh fish in a crisp batter, served with thick chips and a splash of vinegar and salt. It’s what we’ve all been waiting for… Singapore’s very own authentic British Fish & Chip Shop
Read moreCost of land to build prime homes in Asia still rising
Prices of residential sites in Asia increased by 1.9% in the first half of 2016, down from 2.8% in the preceding six months, put office land increased from 1.9% to 2.2%. Overall development land investment
Read moreBangkok Agencies brainstorm a traffic fix
Various measures have been proposed to tackle the chronic traffic congestion in Bangkok after Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon gave relevant agencies one month to solve the traffic problems on the city’s 21 major roads.
Read moreRich Indonesians snap up Singapore luxury homes as taxman calls
SINGAPORE — Never mind that Singapore is experiencing one of the worst property slumps in its history, demand for luxury housing is suddenly coming from an unexpected group: Wealthy Indonesians. This year’s purchases by Indonesian
Read moreSuspected Standard Chartered Bank robber arrested in Bangkok
SINGAPORE: The man who allegedly made off with S$30,000 from the Holland Village branch of Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) has been arrested in Bangkok, the Singapore Police Force (SPF) announced on Monday (Jul 11). Police
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