Thailand heads into political turbulence as Cambodia row festers
World 17:08 23/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand's government said on Monday it would push ahead with a cabinet reshuffle this week, facing down a backlash against its handling of a border row with Cambodia that has left Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra hanging on to power by a thread.
Thai PM will not resign or dissolve parliament, ruling party official says
World 16:14 22/06/2025Thailand's embattled prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra will not resign or dissolve parliament, a senior official from the ruling Pheu Thai party said on Saturday, risking a prolonged political crisis in Southeast Asia's second largest economy.
Thailand credits prey releases for 'extraordinary' tiger recovery
World 11:57 20/06/2025In the thick, steamy forests of western Thailand, 20 skittish sambar deer dart from an enclosure into the undergrowth -- unaware they may find themselves in the jaws of one of the habitat's 200 or so endangered tigers.
Cambodia turns to World Court over Thailand border disputes
World 17:05 15/06/2025Cambodia said on Sunday it had asked the International Court of Justice to resolve its border disputes with Thailand, after a flare-up in their long-running row led the Southeast Asian neighbours to mobilise troops on both sides of the border.
Vietnamese plastic producer completes transferring household plastic, packaging business to Thai conglomerate
Economy 16:42 10/06/2025Plastic producer Duy Tan Group confirmed on Monday that it had officially completed its divestment from the household plastic and packaging field and transferred its entire business in this sphere to Thailand’s SCG Group.
Thailand targets Vietnamese travelers with tailored promotions
Travel 16:25 08/06/2025The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is placing strong emphasis on promoting short-haul markets, with Vietnam identified as one of the key focus countries, according to Patsee Peẻmvongsenee, executive director for Southeast Asia, South Asia, and South Pacific at TAT.
Thailand and Cambodia reinforcing troops on disputed border after May skirmish, Thai minister says
World 13:01 08/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand has reinforced its military presence along a disputed border with Cambodia, following an increase in troops on the other side, Thailand's defence minister said on Saturday.
Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court
World 11:58 06/06/2025BANGKOK - Thailand called on Cambodia to engage positively in efforts to settle a longstanding border dispute, stressing on Thursday it did not recognise the jurisdiction of the International Court of Justice after its neighbour said it would refer the issue to the World Court.
Thailand plans to submit bid for F1 race in 2028
World 15:30 26/05/2025Thailand is planning a bid to host a Formula One street race in its capital Bangkok in 2028 and will seek cabinet approval for its proposal next week, a government official said on Monday.
COVID-19 still under control in Vietnam amid rising cases in Thailand
Vietnam News 16:18 14/05/2025Amid surging COVID-19 cases in Thailand, Vietnam still keeps the virus at bay with 148 cases and no deaths logged across 27 provinces and cities since early this year, according to the Ministry of Health.
Thailand afraid of losing SE Asia’s leading position in tourist attraction to Vietnam
Travel 14:36 08/05/2025Some tourism operators in Thailand have expressed concern over the rapid growth of Vietnam’s tourism industry, fearing it will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in the next few years.
Thailand celebrates its New Year with water festival
World 10:21 14/04/2025BANGKOK -- Revelers dressed in colorful shirts and goggles fired water guns at each other at the start of the Thai New Year on Sunday, a festival that is marked with water as a symbol of renewal, cleansing and a fresh start.
