Politics

Isolated Myanmar military leader visits Bangkok against a storm of opposition from democracy groups

Isolated Myanmar military leader visits Bangkok against a storm of opposition from democracy groups

August 7, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Fierce protests greeted Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing’s Bangkok visit as Anutin pressed ahead with talks on trade, border security and polluted rivers despite… Read More ›

Anutin tells ministers disregard political rumours as his short lived government faces a brewing crisis

Anutin tells ministers disregard political rumours as his short lived government faces a brewing crisis

August 6, 2026

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Thailand’s ruling coalition faces a tough test as the Election Commission weighs action against 229 people in the Senate collusion case. Anutin projects unity, but… Read More ›

Police and security forces crush insurgents linked to the July 22nd checkpoint atrocity in Narathiwat

Police and security forces crush insurgents linked to the July 22nd checkpoint atrocity in Narathiwat

August 5, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Eleven suspects arrested and two insurgents shot dead after Thai security forces smashed a militant cell behind Sunday’s Tak Bai police killings. Forensic evidence now… Read More ›

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

Thailand’s first lunar mission to launch this month as the country’s partnership with China bears fruit

August 5, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Historic countdown begins as Thailand prepares to send its first scientific payload to the Moon aboard China’s Chang’e 7. The mission crowns years of Thai… Read More ›

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

Chinese refugee Zhang Xinyan makes it to Canada on second flight after receiving a senior police escort

August 5, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand has allowed Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan to fly to Canada after blocking her July 8 departure despite her UN refugee status. Canadian diplomatic pressure… Read More ›

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

Minister plans to inject loan decree cash into boosting Thailand’s dwindling tourism prospects in 2026

August 4, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Tourism Minister Surasak launches a ฿2.45bn recovery drive with possible flight subsidies as visitor numbers slip, global tensions mount and Thailand moves to restore confidence… Read More ›

Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end

Former Deputy PM and Justice Minister calls for death penalty to be carried out after all legal appeals end

August 4, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Pirapan calls for immediate executions after Pattaya’s five-body murder horror, saying brutal killers deserve death. As police probe alleged links between officers and suspect “Pong”,… Read More ›

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

Battle for Bangkok Port opens up with plans to close the old cargo facility and focus on development

August 4, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s biggest waterfront redevelopment is on the table as ministers seek to move Bangkok Port to Laem Chabang, unlocking 2,353 rai while unions, experts and… Read More ›

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

Prime Minister in Indonesia for two-day visit focused on regional issues, security and economic progress

August 4, 2026

Economy, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand and Indonesia enter a new era as PM Anutin and President Prabowo unveil a five-year partnership covering defence, trade, cybercrime, transport and ASEAN cooperation… Read More ›

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

Thailand to get tough with online platforms and may even support class action lawsuits by consumers

August 3, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand moves to make digital platforms answer for online scams, counterfeit goods and unsafe products as Ms. Supamas backs class action lawsuits to help consumers… Read More ›

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

UN Rapporteur warns of a ‘Living Hell’ in Cambodian scam compounds despite Phnom Penh’s crackdown

August 3, 2026

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A UN warning has cast new doubt on Cambodia’s anti-scam drive, saying victims still face a “living hell” inside prison-like compounds despite mass raids, international… Read More ›

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

Sweeping overhaul of the deportation process places immense new power in the hands of the government

August 2, 2026

Crime, Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s new deportation regime gives authorities broader powers to expel foreigners considered contrary to the public good or Thai moral values as ministers streamline removals,… Read More ›

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

Gang’s reign of terror and murder in Pattaya leads to debate in Thailand on the country’s death penalty

August 2, 2026

Crime, Living, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Thailand’s grisly discovery of two mass murder scenes in Pattaya has reignited demands for executions to resume. PM Anutin says convicted killers will receive no… Read More ›

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

New cannabis control law expected to be brought to cabinet. It will control and outlaw recreational use

August 2, 2026

Culture, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s cannabis free-for-all faces its biggest challenge yet as ministers prepare a landmark law restricting use to medicine, enforcing nationwide licensing, banning promotion and introducing… Read More ›

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

No leniency for killers says Prime Minister who flew to Pattaya on Saturday and apologised to Russians

August 1, 2026

Crime, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Five linked murders, two recently released ex-prisoners and a possible death penalty. PM Anutin flew to Pattaya, apologised to the Russian people, said the slain… Read More ›

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

Ex Justice Minister says credible evidence is all that is needed to refer 229 cases for Senate collusion

August 1, 2026

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Thawee warns the Election Commission is “not a court” as pressure mounts to send the Senate collusion probe to the Supreme Court. More than 229… Read More ›

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

Government outlines new plans to tackle Thailand’s economic malaise as the current account deteriorates

August 1, 2026

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand launches its biggest investment drive in years as the baht hits a 15-month low, trade and current account deficits surge, imports overwhelm record exports… Read More ›

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

Prime Minister says Thailand is navigating a ‘New World Disorder’ and sets out a new economic agenda

August 1, 2026

Economy, Living, Media, Personal, Politics, Thai World:

Anutin warns the world has entered a “New World Disorder” as he unveils an AI-driven blueprint to remake Thailand through civil service reform, regional growth,… Read More ›

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

Thai tourism chiefs try to throttle back social media as the agency fends off problems on all fronts this year

July 31, 2026

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Thailand’s tourism bosses are battling a perfect storm as social media controversies, headline-grabbing crimes, weaker European arrivals and Middle East disruption hit confidence. TAT warns… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change

Prime Minister Anutin insists the Bhumjaithai Party is united and dismisses talk of a political change

July 30, 2026

Foreigners, Living, Media, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

Anutin shrugs off Monaco political pact rumours as Bhumjaithai faces its toughest test. Senate collusion ruling on 229 suspects slips to September while exam fraud… Read More ›

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