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European Investors Prefer Vietnam Over Thailand in ASEAN
European Investors Prefer Vietnam Over Thailand in ASEAN

Georgealbert · 5 minutes ago5 min

European companies are increasingly favouring Vietnam over Thailand for investments in Southeast Asia, driven by trade deals and political stability. Thailand remains competitive, but political uncertainty is seen as a constraint on attracting further foreign investment. Get today's headlines by email According to Chris Humphrey, Executive Director of the EU-ASEAN Business Council, business sentiment surveys show Vietnam has become the top destination for European investment. Vietnam’s extens
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Georgealbert

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Georgealbert

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Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Police Pursuit
Truck Driver Arrested After Fatal Police Pursuit

Georgealbert · 15 minutes ago15 min

A 28-year-old truck driver has been arrested after allegedly fleeing a police checkpoint while intoxicated, leading to a fatal crash that killed a young police officer in Pathum Thani. The suspect, identified as Mr Supoj, was apprehended at a workers’ accommodation in Bueng Kham Phroi, Lam Luk Ka district, where he reportedly resisted arrest. Authorities have filed multiple serious charges following the incident. Get today's headlines by email The case stems from a pursuit involving Pol Sgt M
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Georgealbert

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Georgealbert

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Foreign Biker Kills Finnish Pedestrian in Pattaya Crash
Foreign Biker Kills Finnish Pedestrian in Pattaya Crash

Georgealbert · 22 hours ago22 hr

A 55-year-old Finnish man was killed after being struck by a high-speed big bike while crossing Jomtien Second Road in Pattaya late on March 20, 2026, with the foreign rider also left seriously injured. The incident occurred at approximately 21:40 near Rompho Jomtien Market. Emergency responders rushed both men to hospital, but the pedestrian later died from his injuries. Get today's headlines by email Police from Pattaya City Police Station were alerted to the crash and coordinated with resc
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Georgealbert

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bristolgeoff

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Foreign Woman Assaulted by Ladyboys on Phuket's Bangla Road
Phuket
Foreign Woman Assaulted by Ladyboys on Phuket's Bangla Road

snoop1130 · yesterday at 09:31 AM1 day

A foreign woman was physically assaulted by a group of Thai ladyboys on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket. The incident occurred after the foreigner allegedly initiated a disturbance and provoked conflicts. Video footage, which lacks a specific date or time, shows a confrontation involving several ladyboys and the foreign woman, believed to be Russian. Get today's headlines by email The video depicts the foreign woman, dressed in an elephant-pattern skirt, targeting a ladyboy in a pink mini dress
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snoop1130

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bristolgeoff

33 minutes ago33 min

Do foreigners in Thailand really change or just adapt?
Do foreigners in Thailand really change or just adapt?

SoCal1990 · 9 hours ago9 hr

Had a vivid conversation last night with a group of about 10 expat friends at a relaxing restaurant down in Silom that ended up going all over the place. The group was mostly men, but a few women as well. Basically all people who live and work here and have some sort of busy lifestyle, as opposed to many foreigners living here who no longer work and end up staying home with their own comforts in some form of isolation. After we finished the meal and had a few drinks, what started as a simple c
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SoCal1990

9 hours ago9 hr

richard_smith237

17 minutes ago17 min

Do expats in Thailand see relationships differently over time?
Do expats in Thailand see relationships differently over time?

The Cobra · 18 hours ago18 hr

I’ve been thinking about this for a while and wasn’t sure how to word it without it sounding wrong, but here goes. Living in Thailand has changed how I look at relationships. Not overnight, and not in some dramatic way, but gradually over time. Back home, things felt more fixed. People settled into a certain pattern — similar age, similar background, similar expectations. Here, it feels different. The range of relationships you see is much wider, and the expectations don’t always line up the sam
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The Cobra

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FritsSikkink

1 hour ago1 hr

Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?
Which country's passport is most beautiful? And, why?

GammaGlobulin · Wednesday at 02:34 AM3 days

Dear Folks, I have, for many years, been so envious of the beauty of the British Passport. It is far more lovely than my own. For example: If you could buy one, which one would you buy? Alternatively, out of all countries on Planet Earth, which country has... \The most beautiful passport.... Aesthetically speaking, of course. How much would you pay for one of these, by the way? Best regards, Gamma
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GammaGlobulin

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chickenslegs

4 hours ago4 hr

Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?
Can Thailand stay an expat favourite under these new rules?

CharlieH · yesterday at 03:59 AM1 day

Thailand secured fourth place in the InterNations Expat Insider survey for 2025, its strongest performance yet, cementing its status as one of the world's most attractive destinations for expats and foreign residents. During this same window, however, the country introduced tax reforms, increased living expenses, and closed loopholes that many informal long-stayers had relied upon for years. The country hasn't deteriorated as a place to live; rather, it has arguably evolved into a more discernin
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CharlieH

Yesterday at 03:59 AM1 day

OneManShow

4 hours ago4 hr

Dapagliflozin (Farxiga), Local generic?
Dapagliflozin (Farxiga), Local generic?

dddave · 18 hours ago18 hr

Farziga is by far the most costly of my daily meds. Are there any local generics?
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dddave

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dddave

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Price of sleeping tablets
Price of sleeping tablets

CallumWK · Tuesday at 06:03 AM4 days

For a long time already I suffer from sleeping disorders, as in I wake up many times a night, and actually never have a solid sleep. I have tried natural sleeping aids like 12mg Melatonin, but they don't have any effect. Sleeping tablets like Diazepam work perfect, and I sleep until the alarm goes off, as intended. I have no side effects from them. I had 8 tablets of them left, which actually were expired for 15 YEARS already, and I have taken them with good results in the last 6 months. So now
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CallumWK

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richard_smith237

Yesterday at 12:19 PM1 day

Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood
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Did you know - How your walk can signal your mood

CharlieH · Wednesday at 12:47 AM3 days

The way people walk may reveal more about their emotions than previously understood, according to new research that highlights how subtle changes in movement can signal how someone is feeling. Scientists found that the swing of a person’s arms and legs plays a key role in how others interpret their emotional state, with observers able to detect feelings such as anger, sadness and fear from walking patterns alone. Movement as emotional expression The study suggests that walking — a routine and la
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CharlieH

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Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution
Doctors in Thailand - Approach with some caution

ronnie50 · Monday at 03:42 AM5 days

By and large medical care at Thailand's private hospitals is pretty good. But one thing I've observed through the years of visiting doctors in big private hospitals here is that many/most are not very thorough in asking questions about the patient's medical history. They are often quick to arrive at a current diagnosis, write a prescription, and a return appointment again in 2 weeks. When I say 'not very thorough' - I mean they don't ask you (enough) about your medical past or any other medica
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