Thailand plans standalone Sports Ministry by 2027
BANGKOK — 2 July 2026, Thailand is moving ahead with plans to establish a standalone Ministry of Sports, while merging tourism responsibilities with the...
Türkiye eyes Thai frigate deal, offers full technology transfer
BANGKOK — 29 June 2026, Türkiye's ambassador to Thailand said Ankara hopes the Royal Thai Navy will consider Turkish frigate proposals as part of...
Chadchart wins second term as Bangkok governor in landslide
BANGKOK — Independent candidate Chadchart Sittipunt secured a second term as Bangkok governor after taking a commanding lead in the unofficial vote count following...
Thailand says China knows how it should position itself
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow on Saturday expressed confidence that China understands how to conduct itself appropriately amid tensions...
Thaksin casts first vote in 20 years at Bangkok governor election
BANGKOK — Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra cast his ballot in the Bangkok gubernatorial election on Sunday, marking his first time voting in 20...
Thai-Cambodian border fence 45% complete, army says gaps temporary
CHANTABURI — 27 June 2026, A parliamentary security committee has inspected the construction of a Thai-Cambodian border fence in Chanthaburi, where officials said the...
Health Ministry cracks down on fake cannabis prescription
BANGKOK — 27 June 2026, The Ministry of Public Health has ordered strict enforcement action against the falsification and illegal trading of cannabis prescription...
Govt to digitize cannabis exports as trade tops 2.566 billion baht
BANGKOK — 27 June 2026, Thai government said Thailand's cumulative cannabis export value has exceeded 2.566 billion baht and is preparing to introduce an...
Chadchart Looks Set for City Hall, But Lacking Public Enthusiasm Like Four Years Ago
With mere days to go before polling day, incumbent former Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt appeared confident, spending more time telling people at Muang Thai...
Alcohol sales banned in Bangkok and Pattaya before elections
BANGKOK — 25 June 2026, The Election Commission (EC) has announced a ban on the sale and distribution of alcoholic beverages in Bangkok and...
