Thai PM Srettha to meet PM Anwar in deep South on Aug 3
Though PM Srettha did not say exactly what is on the meeting’s agenda, he said it is expected that both sides will discuss the option of negotiating peace with the insurgency…
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Thailand’s Election Commission postpones endorsement of new senators after election mired in complaints
Initially, the EC was scheduled to announce the 200 winners on July 3 after holding the final round of polls on the national level on June 26.
Labrador retriever fetches 120,000 baht in auction by army
Hilma, a four year-old female Labrador retriever, was considered too fat to be a military dog.
Thailand willing to support Philippine defence industries
The Philippines and Thailand have ratified a memorandum of understanding in 2021 to expand defense industrial cooperation, which could include defense trade and joint research,…
Thai man tattoos marriage certificate to celebrate nearly two decades of love
Nu (last name withheld) said the tattoo, which he got in January this year, was a celebration of his 19-year marriage with his 37-year-old wife. The couple has one daughter (16)…
K-pop or Thai pop? Blackpink Lisa’s ‘Rockstar’ prompts debate
Some Korean music critics, meanwhile, argue Lisa’s work as an example of the “localizing” strategy that K-pop powerhouses like Hybe, SM Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment…
Thai government sees soft power as a tool to reduce social inequality
Apart from generating revenue for the country, officials said soft power should help reduce social inequality and Thai people should benefit from it. Honing skills and creativity…
Asean consensus, neutrality crucial in light of China ties, says Malaysian PM Anwar
Malaysia will assume the Asean chairmanship in 2025.
Thailand’s Election Commission indefinitely postpones endorsement of 200 new senators
The election commissioner says the process of checking complaints is not complete but does not specify exactly what these complaints are.
Fried chicken seller goes viral for resemblance to Blackpink’s Lisa
She was filmed at the Wat Asokaram market in Samut Prakan – near Thailand’s capital Bangkok – while helping out at her mother’s stall. One video garnered a million views,…