Sacred oxen forecast strong trade and food supplies in Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Thailand’s annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony on Wednesday forecast strong trade, economic growth and abundant food supplies after the sacred oxen selected beans, sesame seeds,...
Chinese nationals arrested after Pattaya crash uncovers cache of weapons and explosives
PATTAYA — Two Chinese nationals were arrested after a car crash in Chonburi led police to uncover a cache of military-grade weapons, explosives and...
Thailand’s RSF Press Freedom Ranking Is Falling — and Should Be Even Lower Next...
On Sunday afternoon, this writer received a surprising phone call from France, from exiled Thai political dissident Jaran Ditapichai.
The 78-year-old Jaran has lived many...
Anutin, Hun Manet agree to rebuild trust after Cebu trilateral talks
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet agreed to pursue peace and rebuild mutual trust following trilateral talks hosted by...
What is Thailand’s Royal Ploughing Ceremony?
Thailand is preparing for the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony, one of the kingdom’s oldest and most symbolic royal traditions linked to agriculture and the...
Off Sukhumvit, Burapa offers a hidden taste of Eastern Thailand
It is a rare rainy day in Bangkok’s dry season. The wet smell of petrichor rises off the asphalt as I stride down an...
Thai cabinet cancels 2001 MOU with Cambodia, ending 25-year framework
BANGKOK — Thailand’s cabinet has approved the cancellation of the 2001 memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Cambodia on overlapping maritime claims, with Prime Minister...
Labour Ministry orders nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers
BANGKOK — The Labour Ministry has ordered a nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers, stepping up inspections and enforcement across Thailand following reports of violations...
Thai King and Queen join royal guests at Swedish king’s 80th birthday banquet
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN — King Carl XVI Gustaf marked his 80th birthday with a grand celebration at the Royal Palace in Stockholm, attended by heads...
Thai King attends King Carl XVI Gustaf’s 80th birthday ceremony
Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand attended royal celebrations marking the 80th birthday of Carl XVI Gustaf at the Royal Palace in...
