Phnom Penh 2003: When nationalism turned violent
29 January 2003, remains one of the darkest days in modern Thai–Cambodian relations. What began as a wave of nationalist outrage escalated into violence,...
Shock at SEA Games: Up to 10 sexual harassment cases reported
BANGKOK — As many as 10 cases of sexual harassment involving female athletes and sports personnel were reported during the recently concluded SEA Games,...
Thailand Election 2026: Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut and the People’s Party
With the 8 February 2026 general election looming, Thailand’s race for prime minister pits known quantities against untested alternatives. Khaosod English examines four leading...
Thailand moves forward with UNESCO bid for Chud Thai
BANGKOK — Culture Minister Sabida Thaised on 26 January 2026 attended a working lunch hosted by Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow at the Ministry of...
Royal crematorium for the Queen Mother to begin construction in February
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on 26 January announced progress on the construction of the royal crematorium for the royal funeral of Her...
Pheu Thai trying to stay alive and relevant
When Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed from power and her father, former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, found himself returning to prison last year, many...
Matichon–Daily News poll puts Nattaphong top choice for prime minister ahead of 8 Feb...
BANGKOK — A Matichon–Daily News poll ahead of the 8 February election shows Nattaphong Ruangpanyawut leading public preference for prime minister, followed closely by...
TikTok influencer killed in forest after late-night call for help
TAK — Police are investigating the killing of a well-known LGBTQ TikTok influencer whose body was found in a forested area in Mae Sot...
British tourist found dead in Bangkok hotel after nine days missing
BANGKOK — A British tourist who had been reported missing by his family in the UK was found dead in a Bangkok hotel room,...
Thailand, US to hold Cobra Gold 2026 with 30 nations
BANGKOK — The Thai and US militaries will hold the Cobra Gold 2026 joint exercise from 24 February to 6 March, with more than...
