PM Paetongtarn Awaits Court Verdict That Could End Her Rule
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared before Thailand's Constitutional Court on August 21 for questioning in a case that could end her brief tenure in office. The hearing coincided with her 39th birthday
Thailand Starts Testing Crypto-to-Cash Tourism Payment System
Thailand began testing a pioneering digital payment system Monday that allows foreign tourists to convert cryptocurrency into Thai baht for everyday purchases
Royal Household Bureau Issues 4th Medical Update on Princess Bha
The Royal Household Bureau released its fourth official announcement regarding the medical condition of Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha, affectionately known as Princess Bha
Thai Central Bank Cuts Rates to Support Slowing Economic Momentum
Thailand's central bank cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points to 1.50% on Wednesday in a unanimous decision aimed at channeling more liquidity into the economy as growth momentum
Thai Popular Army Commander Versus Struggling Government in Cambodia Dispute
The Thai military and government were forced to issue competing clarifying statements within hours following controversial remarks by Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Region
Let’s Count the Costs of the 5-day Undeclared War Between Thailand and Cambodia
As both nations are updating the death toll (over 40 combined fatalities from both Thailand and Cambodia), injuries and displaced people (over 300,000 displaced) as a result of the 5-day undeclared war, there are also economic costs
Thailand Repeals 67-Year Poker Ban in Controversial Policy Shift
While poker may be recognized as a sport worldwide, in Thailand, efforts to decriminalize the card game are part of a larger political game linked to the construction of an entertainment complex.
On Rumours and Fake News in Cambodia, And Why It’s Bad News for Thailand...
Over the past three to four days, the Cambodian media and society have lost a lot of international credibility. This is because important embassies in Asia—Japan, South Korea, and China—have had to issue statements to correct fake news and rumours in Cambodia.
Time to Face the Ugly Truth About the Deep Underlying Conflict Between Thailand and...
Much has been written about how the five-day undeclared war between Thailand and Cambodia was a result of a nasty feud between two very powerful families: the Shinawatra in Thailand and the Hun family in Cambodia. Too much has been read into it, even.
Thai Government Outlines Trade Measures Response to New US 19% Tariff
The Thai cabinet has acknowledged the new 19% tariff imposed by the United States. Thai exporters are expected to accelerate shipments before the new rate takes effect on August 7.
