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New Air Canada link from Vancouver to Bangkok an aviation first, will boost American arrivals

Direct 13-hour flight from Vancouver to Bangkok is a first for Air Canada and Thailand which is trying to regain its position as a power travel hub in Southeast Asia after the kingdom was hit hard by the sudden closure of its air space caused by the pandemic and the unpredictable nature of its reopening process while big airlines prioritise more profitable hubs such as Singapore. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/12/04/air-canada-vancouver-to-bangkok-is-a-first/ Carla Boonkong reports from Bangkok.
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Dec 5, 2022
6:23

Chinese-controlled Thai language schools used by criminal network to obtain visas for associates

Already police have confirmed that ฿4 billion in assets have been frozen as a result of the investigation which was sparked by a huge drugs raid in the Sathorn area of Bangkok in the early hours of October 26th last. This week, Mr Chuvit Kamolvisit also explained the mystery of the Chinese businessman with a high-powered office and car styled as an embassy vehicle with a bogus police entourage and his links to the network. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/12/03/schools-controlled-by-chinese-criminal-grey-money-gang-visa/ James Morris reports from Bangkok and Phuket.
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Dec 3, 2022
19:37

Even as the baht surges, Thailand faces economic recession in mid-2023 with lower earnings

KKP Research, the research arm of Kiatnakin Phatra Bank in Bangkok is predicting the Thai economy to enter recession in the opening quarter of 2023 with the kingdom facing a challenge to find foreign tourists and generate the same level of exports seen in 2022. This will be coming at a time when inflation is predicted to remain elevated at a significantly higher level than the Bank of Thailand’s target rate of 3% and loan interest rates are rising. The economic malaise facing the world has seen the International Monetary Fund (IMF), in September this year, urging central banks to stress test their banking systems for a possible deterioration in real estate values in the short term. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/12/01/baht-surges-but-thailand-faces-a-recession-in-2023/ Joseph O' Connor reports from Bangkok and Phuket.
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Dec 1, 2022
13:30

Court decision on electoral law is a big boost for Pheu Thai Party as Prayut remains tight-lipped

Wednesday’s court decision sets the stage for a General Election in 2023 which will be fought with a fairer, easier-to-understand and more transparent voting and counting process. The vote may turn out to be bad news for Prime Minister Prayut Chan ocha who is relying on the support of the new Seri Ruam Thai Party although all may remain to be played for given his popularity among key sections of the public and reports of MPs switching to the new party from the ruling Palang Pracharat Party. Overall, however, it will diminish his chances of reelection next year as prime minister and make it a more challenging proposition. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/30/electoral-law-decision-a-boost-for-pheu-thai-blow-for-pm/ James Morris reports from Bangkok.
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Nov 30, 2022
7:41

Offenders tagged for up to 10 years after release as young girls are 31% of females abused annually

New law, championed by Minister of Justice Somsak Thepsutin will come into effect on January 23rd next and is designed to help police deal with the threat posed by a small minority of dangerous and repeat offenders. It comes as Thailand prepares for a General Election next year where crime will be a key issue with concerns over drugs and appalling statistics linked to the abuse of women having captured the public’s attention. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/29/dangerous-offenders-tagged-for-10-years-after-release/ Carla Boonkong reports from Bangkok and Ubon Ratchathani.
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Nov 29, 2022
7:25

Foreign tourism is Thailand’s only hope in 2023 as exports dim with hard times seen in key markets

The Economic Intelligence Centre (EIC), the research arm of Siam Commercial Bank has forecast growth of 3.4% in 2023 compared to similar projections for 2022. This is dependent on the kingdom receiving 28 million visitors next year, 4 million of whom are expected to come from China, a country whose economy is currently in a state of crisis and where street protests have broken out this week across the mainland. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/28/foreign-tourism-only-economic-hope-for-thailand-2023/ Joseph O' Connor reports from Bangkok.
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Nov 28, 2022
10:12

Police investigate after baby boy found discarded in a plastic bag amid a rubbish heap in Pattaya

Police believe that CCTV footage retrieved from the building from where a 17-year-old girl was rescued while bleeding heavily may link her with the abandoned newborn. It is understood she will be summoned for questioning when she is released from hospital. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/27/police-investigate-after-newborn-baby-found-pattaya/ News Desk report from Pattaya.
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Nov 28, 2022
3:27

Police and drug control agency act to seize assets of Chinese drug kingpin ‘Du Hao’ and his wife

It was initially reported that the alleged gangster had flown out of Thailand on the same jet seized on Saturday but this theory was overturned at a press conference given at a Bangkok hotel last weekend by former underworld figure turned politician and social activist, Mr Chuvit Kamolvisit. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/26/officials-seize-assets-of-du-hao-and-wife/ James Morris reports from Bangkok and Prachuap Khiri Khan.
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Nov 26, 2022
6:27

Constitutional Court voting decision a watershed moment for Thai politics says top Pheu Thai MP and whip

The Pheu Thai Party won zero party list seats in the 2019 General Election with 21.9% of the vote, seats that ultimately, due to the single ballot system with a divisor of 500, were awarded to smaller political parties. Based on its vote share, it should have won at least 30 extra party list seats. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/25/constitutional-court-decision-a-watershed-moment-politics/ Carla Boonkong reports from Bangkok.
S1 · E261
Nov 26, 2022
5:13

Arrest and detention of alleged Chinese crime boss puts political pressure on Palang Pracharat Party

Before the court proceedings, on Wednesday, a frank and open press conference given by General Surachate Hakparn was attended by former Bangkok political and underworld boss in the past, Mr Chuvit Kamolvisit. Mr Chuvit, who has launched a personal crusade to expose the truth of this story, declared that he was satisfied that his work on the matter was now done. At the same time, despite his arrest on charges related to the sale of illicit narcotics, the Chinese kingpin at the centre of the saga still insists on his innocence and categorically denies any links to Chinese ‘grey’ or drug money. https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2022/11/25/chinese-kingpins-arrest-ups-political-heat-palang-pracharat/ James Morris reports from Bangkok.
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Nov 26, 2022
11:51
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