Myanmar Quake a Wakeup Call for Thailand
he long-held belief that Bangkok is free from major earthquakes, or dangerous tremors, from neighbouring countries like Myanmar, was literally shattered on Friday afternoon as the 7.7 magnitude quake
PM Paetongtarn Orders Fix for Slow Earthquake SMS Alerts
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pressed government agencies to improve Thailand's emergency alert system following criticism of the delayed SMS warnings during the recent Myanmar earthquake
Deadly 1930 Fault in Myanmar Triggers Hit 24 Thai Provinces
The Sagaing Fault earthquake, located 1,100 kilometers from Bangkok, triggered 12 aftershocks, affecting northern Thailand and the capital. However, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced
Strong Earthquake Rocks Bangkok Prompting Evacuations from Swaying Buildings
A strong 8.2 magnitude earthquake rocked the Thai capital Friday, causing buildings to sway. The U.S. Geological Survey and Germany’s GFZ center for geosciences
Activists Express Concerns Over the Future of 5 Uyghurs in Thai Prison
Thai human rights activists on Wednesday night said at a panel discussion at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand that five Uyghurs currently serving prison term
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Cruises Through No-Confidence Vote
In a special parliamentary session on March 26 at 10:00 AM, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra comfortably survived a no-confidence vote, receiving overwhelming support with 319 votes of confidence against 162 votes
Thai Car Sales Drop in Early 2025; Motor Show Offers Hope
The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) reported that domestic car sales fell to just 49,313 units in February 2025, down 6.68 percent year-on-year.
Was the Thai Gov’t’s Visit to Xinjiang Staged?
This week’s Thai government’s trip to Xinjiang, China, to check on the well-being of the 40 Uyghurs deported back to China was meant to reassure the public, and the West, that all is well
Luxury Necklace at Center of Thai Celebrity Scandal Reappeared
A viral scandal in the Thai entertainment industry that has been trending on social media for 2-3 days has escalated to involve political figures with the luxury necklace.
Thai PM Defends Mommy Role Ahead of No-Confidence Debate
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra addressed media questions on March 19 regarding criticism from opposition members. She had been criticized for playing with her children
