The Miss Golf Universe: A Web of Relationships with 13 Monks
Friday, July 18, appears to be the first day that the wave of monks leaving the monkhood has begun to subside following the sex and financial scandal involving Miss Golf, also known as Seeka Golf, a 35-year-old woman.
Thai Officials Urge No Violence Amid Cambodia Border Tensions
Thai officials confirmed they will prosecute a Thai man who assaulted a Cambodian military officer in a coordination unit near Ta Muen Thom Temple in Surin Province.
Thailand’s Reactions to Trump Tariffs Letter
The tariffs letter sent by US President Donald Trump to heads of governments and some heads of state around the world earlier this week sent a shockwave through global markets and led to severe uncertainties
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.
