Thailand

Thailand hunts for missing ancient site treasures

SI THEP – Under the scorching sun, Thai archaeologist Tanachaya Tiandee clambers through ruined pagodas in the ancient town of…

2 weeks ago

Blocked Thai PM challenger Pita resigns as party leader

BANGKOK – Pita Limjaroenrat (picture), whose reformist party won the most seats at Thailand’s national elections in May, resigned as…

2 weeks ago

Thailand: Pita in 2023 TIME100 Next list

BANGKOK – Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat (picture) has been named in the 2023 TIME100 Next list. The…

2 weeks ago

Thailand to offer Chinese tourists visa-free entry

BANGKOK – Chinese tourists will enjoy visa-free entry to Thailand from the end of September under a temporary scheme announced…

2 weeks ago

Malaysians advised to take care of their personal safety, vital documents while visiting Thailand

KANGAR – Malaysians are advised to always take care of their personal safety and vital documents while visiting Thailand. The…

4 weeks ago

Thai king endorses new cabinet

BANGKOK – Thailand’s king endorsed a new cabinet on Saturday, taking the country one step closer to a fully functional…

4 weeks ago

Thai king cuts ex-PM Thaksin’s jail term to one year

THAILAND'S jailed former premier Thaksin Shinawatra had his prison sentence cut from eight years to one by the king on…

4 weeks ago

Here’s all you need to know about Thailand’s new PM

Srettha won nearly two-thirds of lawmakers’ votes in a joint sitting of the House of Representatives and Senate on Aug…

1 month ago

New Thai PM set to take office

BANGKOK – Thailand’s king on Wednesday endorsed incoming prime minister Srettha Thavisin (picture), an official said, paving the way for…

1 month ago

Thailand’s Thaksin moved to hospital after exile return

BANGKOK – Thailand’s former premier Thaksin Shinawatra (picture) was moved from prison to a police hospital on Wednesday, officials said, a day…

1 month ago

Thailand’s Supreme Court sentenced former PM Thaksin to eight years in prison

BANGKOK – Thailand’s Supreme Court sentenced former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to eight years in prison today after his return…

1 month ago

Thailand’s Thaksin returns to face arrest

BANGKOK – Hundreds of supporters gathered Tuesday to welcome Thailand’s divisive ex-leader Thaksin Shinawatra as he returns from 15 years…

1 month ago

Thaksin Shinawatra: Thailand’s colourful former PM

BANGKOK – He was ousted in a coup 17 years ago and spent the last 15 of them in self-imposed…

1 month ago