Thailand’s LGBTQ+ image belies lack of employment equality
Thailand is not the gay dream come true as some believe it is, despite being dubbed as a most LGBTQ+ friendly destination.
Pheu Thai leader quells party rebellion over PM Srettha’s Wissanu appointment
PM Srettha appointed Wissanu Krea-ngam as his legal adviser as he prepares to defend himself in a case at the Constitutional Court.
Most Thais happy with government’s performance after 6 months, survey finds
Up to 44.3% of poll respondents very happy with PM Srettha Thavisin’s administration, government spokesman boasts.
Buri Ram roads ablaze with blooms thanks to sensational Grandma Jiew
She has become a social-media sensation at the age of 75, after her efforts to beautify roads in Buri Ram caught a passerby’s interest.
Rainbow restrooms at Thai school as it breaks more barriers
Nakhon Ratchasima school takes equality another step forward by building vibrant coloured restrooms for LGBTQ+ students.
Former Thai PM Thaksin to be indicted on lese majeste, computer crime charges
Thaksin is currently on parole after serving six months of a one-year jail sentence, commuted from eight years, for abuse of power during his tenure as prime minister from 2001 to…
East and Southeast Asia meth seizures hit record 190 tonnes in 2023: UN
Drug trafficking has affected Southeast Asia for decades, with the Shan state in Myanmar the leading source of synthetic drugs in the region.
Worst injuries include possible paralysis: Thai doctors treating SQ321 passengers
While all patients at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital are in stable condition, recovery could be weeks or even years, said Dr Krittanai Thangsakul, who was in charge of treating…
Singapore, Tokyo, Bangkok among top Asian cities for foreign workers: BCG Global Talent report
London ranks first (9%) as the most popular city for highly skilled foreign workers to relocate to, followed by Amsterdam (8%) and Dubai (7%). Abu Dhabi and New York ranked fourth…
Thai Criminal Court grants bail to hunger-striking activist
The young activist was granted reprieve 13 days after another activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom died from cardiac arrest caused by spending more than 100 days on hunger…