Wednesday 23 October Chulalongkorn Day in Thailand
The day commemorates King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) who passed away on October 23rd 1910. He was the fifth monarch of Siam from the House of Chakri and is considered one…
Thailand, where Buddhism reigns, challenges Malaysia for Asia’s halal crown | Food
Bangkok, Thailand – Wanitcha Amkham rotates her roti stall between the Thai capital’s food markets throughout the week, hawking pan-fried dough that has been perfected in…
Middle East tension is ratcheting up; could oil prices rise? | Oil and Gas
Fears of a widening war in the Middle East have pushed up oil prices.Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have historically led to a sharp…
Thailand Eyes $300 Billion Gas Field Frozen by Cambodia Dispute
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessThailand’s new government will restart negotiations with Cambodia to explore an offshore oil and gas field with at least $300 billion worth…
Middle East tension is ratcheting up; could oil prices rise? | Oil and Gas
Fears of a widening war in the Middle East have pushed up oil prices.Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have historically led to a sharp…
At least three killed as floods swamp Thailand’s Chiang Mai | Floods News
The city’s Ping River bursts its banks after reaching its highest level in 50 years.At least three people have been killed after flash floods swamped…
Google announces $1 billion investment in new data centers in Thailand
The view of the Google sign at its headquarters in Mountain View, California on January 5, 2010. Google said it will make a $1 billion…
Thailand legalizes same-sex marriage with king’s signature
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, pictured here, offered "congratulations on everyone's love" as Thailand's King Maha Vajiralonghorn signed same-sex marriage into law late Tuesday that…
Thailand to allow same-sex couples to marry in January | LGBTQ News
Activists hail ‘monumental step’ as Thai king signs the country’s marriage-equality bill into law.Thailand’s king has signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, making…
Thailand to prosecute eight over 2004 Tak Bai deaths | Conflict News
The incident remains one of the deadliest in the long-running armed rebellion in Thailand’s southern provinces.Thailand has said it will prosecute eight former security personnel…
UNICEF says six million children in Southeast Asia affected by Typhoon Yagi | Weather News
UN’s children’s agency says there’s an urgent need for access to clean water, sanitation as Red Cross mobilises relief.Massive floods and landslides triggered by Typhoon…
Thai court sentences Spanish YouTube chef to life in jail for murder | Crime News
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, son of Spanish actor, convicted of murdering and dismembering Colombian plastic surgeon.A court in Thailand has sentenced a Spanish chef to life…
Thailand’s Paetongtarn Shinawatra sworn in as PM after royal sign-off | Politics News
The economy in the divided country will be the new young leader’s ‘bread and butter’ issue, analysts say.Thailand’s king has endorsed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the…
Shaping Thailand’s Future and New Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Thailand’s new prime minister is Paetongtarn Shinawatra. She is the second female to assume the post and the daughter of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin…
Who is Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s new, youngest prime minister? | Courts News
The Thai parliament elected its youngest-ever prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, on Friday, just days after the dismissal of former Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin. Here’s more…
Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote | Politics News
The 37-year-old daughter of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra would become the third member of the family to lead Thailand.Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on whether…
Is Thailand on the path to fresh political turmoil? | Politics
Constitutional Court removes prime minister and dissolves opposition party.Thailand’s democracy has entered another phase. In the past week, the Constitutional Court has dismissed the prime…
‘Big shock’: Thailand faces political upheaval as PM removed from office | Politics News
With the removal of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office by a court ruling after less than a year in power, Thailand has been thrown…
Thailand’s disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader | Politics News
Move Forward Party has been renamed the People’s Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.Thailand’s main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP)…
Thailand’s Move Forward Party faces potential dissolution as ruling looms | Politics News
Thailand’s Constitutional Court is set to rule on Wednesday whether the progressive Move Forward Party (MFP) violated the constitution when it pledged to amend the…