MFA Retracts Claim of US Warning Thailand on Iraq Airstrike
BANGKOK — The foreign affairs ministry on Tuesday night retracted the claim made by minister Don Pramudwinai that Thailand was informed of the drone strike which killed Iranian top military commander before it was carried out.
Japan Pledges Support for Thailand Joining Pacific Trade Pact
BANGKOK (Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi promised on Tuesday to help Thailand join a trans-Pacific free trade agreement at an early date.
US Informs Thailand About Iraq Airstrike in Advance, MFA Says
BANGKOK — Foreign affairs minister Don Pramudwinai said Tuesday the U.S. government informed him of the military operation that killed Iran’s top general a day before it was carried out.
Drone Strike on Soleimani Renews Debate on Conscription
BANGKOK — Fresh standoff between the U.S. and Iran already caused a minor conflict in Thailand, where both pro- and anti-military figures are debating whether the country’s current defense dogmas are out of touch with the world.
PM Orders Tighter Security at Embassies as Tension Grows in Middle East
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Monday orders the Thai police to beef up security at the United States and Iranian embassies in Bangkok, after a U.S. drone strike killed Iranian military leader Qasem Suleimani on Friday and Tehran vowed revenge.
Anti-Prayuth Run Organizer Hopes for No Confrontation
BANGKOK — An organizer of an anti-government running event urged its pro-government counterpart to ensure that there will be no confrontation when the two rival activities kick off on Sunday.
Thai Gov’t Worried for US-Iran Conflict Fallout
BANGKOK — Officials and experts on Monday said they fear Thailand may be caught in collateral damage from the heightened confrontation between the U.S. and Iran.
House Speaker Proposes Booting Armed Forces Out of Senate
BANGKOK — A proposal by House Speaker Chuan Leekpai to rid the upper house of military commanders was met with support and dissent on Thursday.
At a Popular Shrine, New Year Prayers Echo Politics, Money Anxieties
BANGKOK — Many Thais spent the last hours of 2019 flocking to the much revered City Pillar Shrine where they pray for a better life next year – even as they express dire outlook for politics and money matters in the year 2020.
Gov’t Official Slams Suthep’s Hint at Politics Comeback
BANGKOK — A fresh hint to re-enter politics by the leader of a protest movement that helped brought down Yingluck Shinawatra’s elected government drew a rebuff from pro-government politico and netizens on Tuesday.
