PM Srettha to issue final statement on controversial appointment of PM Office minister
Final case summary brings together key content from an earlier 32-page submission to the Constitutional Court.
Thailand
Mekong-ROK nations pledge stronger partnership for mutual prosperity
The ministers noted that the plan of action for 2021-2025 was effectively implemented, strengthening sub-regional connectivity, promoting competitiveness, narrowing the…
Thailand’s SMEs in turmoil as manufacturing faces a downturn
The Industrial Production Index confirms this downward trend, shrinking by 2.08% in the first five months of 2024 compared to the same period last year, and clearly reflecting the…
Political manoeuvring heats up as ex-PM Thaksin breaks ties with Prawit
General Prawit Wongsuwan, leader of the Palang Pracharath Party, has been keeping a low profile in his “forest house” to avoid political heat, knowing that any strong…
ASEAN meeting urges constructive dialogue for regional peace
The ARF comprises 27 members, including the 10 ASEAN states, 10 ASEAN Dialogue Partners (Australia, Canada, China, the EU, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, Russia and the…
S’porean influencer apologises for viral clip about Thai sex workers that offended Thais
In response to Cheng’s apology video, one of her Thai detractors posted on Facebook: “Seems like it’s getting worse. The better way is to just say sorry. That’s all.…
Thailand’s Move Forward party vows to move on despite threat of dissolution in August
Move Forward on July 28 released a specially made video clip on its Facebook page, showing core members saying their opponents could not kill the party’s spirit simply by having…
Southeast Asia expresses concern over ‘arms race’ in region
Self-restraint, adherence to international law and dialogue-led resolutions using ASEAN mechanisms must be exercised to prevent an open conflict, ASEAN ministers reiterated in a…
28 starving dogs eat dead owner’s leg in Bangkok house
A foundation rescued the dogs after the owner, suffering from comorbidities, was found dead in his bedroom.
Bonnet battle: Woman clings to car’s hood in dramatic Bangkok chase
Police are still trying to locate the woman driver of a car that was involved in a Wednesday morning drama on Sukhothai Road in Bangkok’s Dusit district.