Thailand makes history by legalising same-sex marriage
The ‘Equal marriage’ bill, set to go into effect by the end of this year, is seen as a special New Year's gift to the people of Thailand.
Former Thai PM Thaksin released on bail in lese majeste case
Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra was released on a bond of 500,000 baht and due to be back in court on August 19.
Ex-PM Thaksin indicted as Thailand braces for court cases amid risk of political crisis
Influential former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, a powerful backer of the ruling government, was formally indicted on Tuesday for allegedly insulting the monarchy in a…
Royal Pardon among the defences to be raised in former PM Thaksin’s lese majeste case
The case against ex-PM Thaksin has been brought by the Attorney General (AG) under Article 112 of the Penal Code for giving an interview to a South Korean media outlet in 2015,…
PM Srettha adds ‘pocket change’ to declared assets of 1.02 bn baht
PM Srettha Thavisin has resubmitted his asset declaration after omitting two items in his first submission, made in December. The assets statement put Srettha’s worth at 659.591…
Thailand’s revised regulation on narcotic possession to be effective next week
The Public Health Ministry expected the Council of State to soon approve the draft ministerial regulation on narcotics drugs and psychotropic substances, specifically regarding…
Charter court seeks witness lists in case against PM Srettha by June 17
In the petition, the 40 senators accused PM Srettha of violating the charter and ethical standards by appointing Pichit – “an unqualified person” – to the post of PM’s…
Fire overwhelms Chatuchak Market’s pet zone, more than 1000 animals killed
An unidentified guard at a bird shop told the press that the fire broke out while she was watching over rare birds on the mezzanine floor.
Political tensions in Thailand simmering as Thaksin-Prawit clash escalates
Ex-PM challenges former junta powerhouse as moves are being made to remove PM Srettha from prime minister’s post.
Thailand to drop unpopular THB300 tourism fee policy, PM Srettha confirms
The PM said that while collecting a fee of 300 baht per person could generate short-term revenue, a broader perspective suggests that if more tourists are allowed to enter without…