Thailand Announces Gripen Purchase to Replace Aging F-16 Fleet by 2028
Thailand announced plans to procure Swedish-made Gripen E/F fighter jets in a $595 million deal aimed at replacing its aging F-16 aircraft fleet, which has been in service for over 37 years and faces decommissioning between 2028-2035.
Thai Govt Refutes Army Split Over Cambodia Dispute, Denies Border Closure
The Thai government has firmly denied plans to close the Thai-Cambodia border and rejected claims of disagreement with the military, despite mounting nationalist pressure on social media
Thais and Cambodians Should Be Wary of Ultranationalism
he unfortunate clash between Thai and Cambodian soldiers at a disputed area along the border near Chong Bok, Ubon Ratchathani province, at dawn on Wednesday led to the death of one Cambodian soldier.
Thailand Celebrates Opal Suchata’s First-Ever Miss World Crown
Thai beauty pageant fans erupted in nationwide celebration as Opal Suchata Chuangsri, a 21-year-old student, claimed the Miss World 2025 crown, becoming Thailand's first winner
Sai River Pollution Sparks Mine Shutdown Calls in Chiang Rai
Besides the Kok River, which faces pollution problems from mining in Myanmar requiring international cooperation to resolve, the Sai River - another major waterway - is now becoming an issue with heavy metal
Thailand Urges Talks with Myanmar, China Over Kok River Arsenic Pollution
Thailand is facing a deepening environmental crisis after reports of arsenic contamination in the Kok River surfaced in March following complaints from local communities in Chiang Rai province.
Thailand Balances International Education Growth with Immigration Control
After authorities discovered that some foreigners who have violated Thai laws have used student status as an excuse to stay in the country long-term and work illegally, the Thai government is moving to close this loophole by enforcing stricter controls over short-term education programs.
Political “Honeymoon” Between Thaksin and Conservative Royalist Camps Now Over
This week’s ruling on May 22 by the Supreme Administrative Court against former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, ordering the former premier (who is a fugitive) to pay 10 billion baht in damage
Phuket Doctor Celebrates as Swiss Man Sentenced to Prison for Kicking Her
A Thai female doctor who filed charges against a foreign man for kicking her to chase her away from public stairs in front of his luxury villa in Phuket last year has expressed her joy and relief after the Appeals Court sentenced David
Yingluck’s $305M Fine Seen as Sign Thaksin Still Faces Hostile Forces
A Thai court's decision to impose a massive $305 million fine on exiled former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is being viewed as evidence that her brother Thaksin continues to face fierce political opposition
