Pheu Thai Braces for Backup PM as Paetongtarn’s Fate Hangs in Balance
Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party is preparing for a potential leadership transition as suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra awaits a crucial Constitutional Court ruling
Thai Cabinet Approves Work Permits for Myanmar Refugees
The Cabinet meeting on August 26 approved guidelines for managing the employment of foreigners residing in temporary shelter areas for refugees fleeing conflict from Myanmar
Onfa Vejjajiva: Thailand’s First Female NESDC Secretary-General
The Thai government has appointed Onfa Vejjajiva as the new Secretary-General of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), making her the first woman
Lawyer Reveals Reasons Behind Thaksin’s Lese Majeste Acquittal
A Thai court on Friday acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of royal defamation charges in a case dating back nearly a decade, with his legal team citing flawed prosecution evidence
PM Paetongtarn Awaits Court Verdict That Could End Her Rule
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra appeared before Thailand's Constitutional Court on August 21 for questioning in a case that could end her brief tenure in office. The hearing coincided with her 39th birthday
Thailand Imports 10,000 Sri Lankan Workers to Replace Cambodians
Thailand's Cabinet has approved importing 10,000 workers from Sri Lanka to address severe labor shortages following the exodus of Cambodian workers amid recent border tensions.
Thailand Mourns 6,000 Lives Lost in 22-Year Southern Insurgency
Thailand held a solemn ceremony Sunday to remember the 6,000 lives lost and 14,000 injured in two decades of southern border unrest, as the government called for peace and dialogue to end the ongoing violence.
Fifth Landmine Incident Prompts Thai Military Self-Defense Warning
A Thai soldier lost his leg to a landmine explosion Monday morning, marking the fourth such incident since the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire began, triggering Thailand's strongest diplomatic response yet and military warnings of potential self-defense action.
Thai Popular Army Commander Versus Struggling Government in Cambodia Dispute
The Thai military and government were forced to issue competing clarifying statements within hours following controversial remarks by Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, Commander of the Second Army Region
Thailand Repeals 67-Year Poker Ban in Controversial Policy Shift
While poker may be recognized as a sport worldwide, in Thailand, efforts to decriminalize the card game are part of a larger political game linked to the construction of an entertainment complex.
