Ex-PM Thaksin Vows to Return to Thailand Post-election, Face Jail Time
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said Friday he is ready to serve his prison term in Thailand provided he is allowed to spend...
A Japanese Tourist Is Saved From Heatstroke in Sukhothai
Local people in Sukhothai Province saved the life of a 70-year-old Japanese male tourist who suffered from heatstroke while falling on the footpath at...
Thailand’s Economy Awaits New Government to Tackle Wealth Gap
Although it is still unclear what Thailand's new government will look like, two months have passed since the May 14 election, and economic tasks...
Stricter Junta Welfare Program Unclear on Benefits
BANGKOK — For a second year, a bid to register the poorest of the poor began Monday with tighter restrictions on who qualifies – and vague promises of what benefits they will receive.
Deferring Election to 2019 a Conflict of Interest: Activist
BANGKOK — Anti-corruption activist Srisuwan Janya on Monday urged junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha to exercise his absolute power to stop the junta-appointed legislature from deferring promised elections by 90 days.
Quake Strands 300+ Thai Trekkers on Indonesian Volcano
BANGKOK — More than 300 Thai tourists stranded overnight on an Indonesian volcano will receive food and drinking water before they can be evacuated, Thai officials said Monday.
Protesters, Politicos Demand No More Election Delays
BANGKOK — Mounting frustration over the growing possibility that Election Day could be postponed yet again have led to resumed protests in the capital.
Police Still Looking for ‘Toddler Rape’ Line Group Admin
PHITSANULOK — The admin of the Line group where a mother and a stepfather streamed videos of them raping their 3-year-old boy remain at large by Thursday.
Photo Phriday: May Day Edition
BANGKOK — Here’s how Thailand looked this past week, marked by the celebration of International Labor Day on Monday.
ASEAN Meeting Grapples With Trade War, Territorial Disputes
NONTHABURI (AP) — Southeast Asia should use the sway of its shared market of 650 million people and speak with “one voice” to ensure it is treated fairly in an age of protectionism, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said Saturday as leaders gathered for a regional summit.
