Monday 8 April Makha Bucha in Thailand
Officially known as 'King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke the Great Day and Chakri Dynasty Memorial Day', Chakri Day commemorates the establishment of the Chakri Dynasty by Phra Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke ( Rama…
Fears of discrimination in Thailand despite looming same sex marriage bill | LGBTQ News
Bangkok, Thailand – Thanadech Jandee is thrilled that Thailand’s marriage equality bill, allowing same-sex couples to marry, is moving closer to becoming law. Thanadech, who…
Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead | Business and Economy
Bangkok, Thailand – Sheltering from the sun on a street corner, Kridsada Ahjed rues the day he got involved with the loan sharks who now…
New Zealand tourists charged with attacking a Thai police officer in Phuket
In short: Investigations are ongoing after Thai police accuse two New Zealand brothers of allegedly attacking an officer and attempted to steal his firearm. Police say the pair's visas will be…
Thailand’s flourishing cannabis culture under threat as gov’t seeks ban | In Pictures
Thodsapol Hongtong is enjoying a smoke with his friends at the Green Party, a venue where recreational cannabis enthusiasts meet in the Thai capital Bangkok…
Thailand, Laos try to ‘make junta presentable’ amid ASEAN Myanmar inertia | ASEAN News
Chiang Mai, Thailand – Thailand’s controversial humanitarian initiative with crisis-torn Myanmar is facing growing criticism even after its fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian…
Brit tourists warned over bizarre law at popular holiday destination where it’s illegal to carry 120 playing cards
BRIT holidaymakers have been warned that they could up to 10 years in prison for carrying a seemingly innocent holiday essential. If you are caught…
Fears of mass migration from Myanmar as military plans to draft thousands | Conflict News
Ko Naing* is just the sort of young man Myanmar’s military is looking for. Hoping to make up for recruitment shortfalls and battlefield losses against…
‘The same book over and over’: Scepticism over ruling Pheu Thai in Thailand | Politics News
Chiang Mai, Thailand – On September 5, Thailand unveiled its new cabinet – a coalition government that included both the self-declared pro-democracy Pheu Thai Party…
Thai court drops case against former PM Yingluck Shinawatra | News
Ruling comes weeks after brother Thaksin Shinawatra was freed from hospital detention on parole. Thailand’s top court has acquitted former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra in…
As Thailand’s Thaksin goes free, questions about his political future loom | Politics News
Bangkok, Thailand – Thailand’s jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been released on parole after being detained for six months at a police hospital…
Thailand sees Chinese tourism soar as visa requirement dropped | Tourism News
Bangkok, Thailand – Bangkok’s Chinatown, lit up by red-lanterns and decorative banners to celebrate the Lunar New Year holidays, is bustling. As the region welcomed…
Two Thai journalists arrested for reporting on temple vandalism | Courts News
Police say journalists were charged with collaborating in vandalising an historical site in an incident last year. Two Thai journalists who were arrested for reporting…
Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to be freed: Reports | Politics News
Justice minister says Thaksin was one of 930 inmates given parole on Tuesday with release expected after February 17. Thailand’s jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin…
Thailand, Muslim separatists agree on new plan to end violence | News
Talks resume after one year in Malaysia to bring end to conflict that has killed more than 7,000 people since 2004. Thailand’s government and Muslim…
Sri Lanka signs free trade deal with Thailand to revive economy | International Trade News
Sri Lanka seeks to foster growth after its economy contracted 3.8 percent last year, according to World Bank estimates. Thailand and Sri Lanka have signed…
Thai court rules MFP bid to reform lese majeste law violates constitution | Politics News
Constitutional Court says Move Forward Party proposal to amend royal defamation law amounted to attempt to ‘overthrow the monarchy’. A court in Thailand has ruled…
Russian rock band critical of Ukraine war faces deportation from Thailand | Russia-Ukraine war News
Bi-2 members, held for performing without permits, have criticised Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and President Vladimir Putin. Members of a dissident Russian-Belarusian rock band critical…
Brit base jumper dies in 29-storey plunge after parachute failed to open during stunt in Thailand
A BRITISH base-jumper has tragically died, plunging 29 floors to his death after his parachute failed to open. The 33-year-old man is said to have…
Beijing increases military pressure on Taiwan ahead of US-China talks – POLITICO
Taiwan's military "monitored the situation and tasked appropriate forces to respond," the country's ministry of national defense said. Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have remained…