Sex, Money, and Saffron Robes: Thai Monasteries’ Darkest Hour
Thailand's Buddhist religious establishment is facing its most serious crisis in recent memory as a sex and money scandal involving one woman and at least 19 monks continues to unfold, forcing seven temple
Thailand Denies Angkor Wat Copying Claims at UNESCO Meeting
A diplomatic row erupted at the World Heritage Committee meeting on July 10 when Cambodia's Culture Minister accused Thailand of unethically copying Angkor Wat's design in its Wat Phu Manfa temple.
Thaksin Breaks Silence on Hun Sen Orchestrated Recording
Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made his first public appearance since recent political turmoil, delivering a keynote speech on Thailand's creative economy
Thai-Cambodian Traditional Dress Sparks UNESCO Heritage Debate
A heated debate has emerged between Thailand and Cambodia over traditional wedding attire following Cambodia's submission to UNESCO for Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition, with Thai nationalist
Thai Deputy PM Confident US Tariff Deal Will Be Reached Before Aug 1
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Pichai Chunhavajira expressed confidence that Thailand can negotiate a US tariff deal below 36% before the August 1 deadline,
Authorities Investigate Two Major Cases Involving Thai-Cambodian Nationals
Thai authorities have launched investigations into two major criminal cases this week, both involving Cambodian nationals, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
Can Thai Acting PM Dissolve Parliament? Legal Expert Clarifies
Thailand's political situation remains turbulent following a cabinet reshuffle that saw Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai assume the role of acting prime minister.
Thai King Addresses New Cabinet to Serve Nation with Honest Hearts
His Majesty the King addressed Thailand's new Cabinet members on Thursday, urging them to serve the nation with "honest hearts and minds" and prioritize the country's interests above all else.
Thai Immigration Refutes British Woman’s Forced Drug Trafficking Claims
Thai immigration authorities have categorically denied allegations made by a British teenager who claimed she was tortured and forced to smuggle drugs from Thailand
50 Years Ago: Historic Meeting Sealed Thailand-China Diplomatic Relations
Exactly half a century ago, Thailand and the People's Republic of China established diplomatic relations in a groundbreaking ceremony marked by an unexpected hour-long audience with Chairman Mao Zedong that almost didn't happen.
