Elusive Thai activist ‘Penguin’ gets 2 years in jail over lese majeste
Activist Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, who was granted bail in February 2022, failed to appear at the initial reading of the verdict on June 25, so the court rescheduled it for…
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Court denies former Thai PM Thaksin’s request to travel to Dubai for medical treatment
The court said Mr Thaksin’s illnesses were not such that they could not be treated by physicians in Thailand.
Thai rice exports soar in June thanks to Indonesian demand boost
The value of rice exports in the first half of this year came in at 118.67 billion baht (US$3.30 billion), of which 23.16 billion baht (US$644 million) was generated in June alone.
Move Forward Party to announce closing statement ahead of verdict
Statement reiterates the party’s nine points in defence and explains how the Election Commission was wrong in alleging it wanted to topple the monarchy.
Thais enjoy reading contrary to misconceptions, publishers say
According to a survey of 1,500 readers ranging from teenagers to the elderly early this year, Thai people now read for 113 minutes—or almost two hours—a day, Suwich…
Thai Cabinet delays 10,000-baht handout review but timeline unchanged: Deputy Finance Minister
The delay will not affect the scheme’s timeline, and people can register via the Thang Raj application from August 1 to September 15 as per usual. Those eligible will be able to…
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.
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…