Thailand politics

World News

Hamas hands over ten Israeli and two foreign hostages

The ceasefire has enabled the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It has also allowed more aid to flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains "catastrophic".

28/11/2023

Food and Drink

Why is this mint-choc drink a symbol of Thailand's political turmoil?

Betrayal is a beverage best served chilled in Thailand, as an innocuous chocolate-mint iced concoction takes the limelight -- an unlikely symbol of the kingdom's deep political divisions following May's election.

04/08/2023

World News

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat suspended by constitutional court

Thailand's constitutional court suspends reformist Pita Limjaroenrat in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation's next leader after a stunning election win.

19/07/2023

World News

Thai Elections: Move Forward poised to capture all 33 House seats

Thailand's main opposition Move Forward party set to outdo predictions in Sunday's general election. The vote is seen as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup.

15/05/2023

Thailand

British pensioner found after three days lost in Thai jungle

The 72-year-old survived by drinking water from puddles using grass as a straw.

03/09/2021

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Defiant pro-democracy protesters rally in Bangkok

The protesters want the monarchy reformed to make it more accountable.

25/11/2020

Thailand

Thai protesters defy police water cannons to deliver letters

The pro-democracy movement has been pushing a bold challenge to reform the country's monarchy with almost daily demonstrations.

08/11/2020

Thailand

Thailand: Protesters call on Germany to probe king over Bavaria visits

Protesters in Bangkok marched to the German Embassy calling on Angela Merkel’s government to investigate whether Thailand’s king has exercised political power during his long stays in Bavaria.

27/10/2020

Thailand

Thailand cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests

Thailand’s government on Thursday cancelled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in a gesture offered by the embattled prime minister to cool massive student-led protests seeking democracy reforms.

22/10/2020

Thailand

Protesters take to streets of Bangkok despite government warning

All stations of Bangkok's elevated Skytrain transit system were closed on Saturday afternoon to try to keep protesters from gathering but crowds met anyway and marched or took taxis to several rally points spread through the city

17/10/2020

Thailand

Thai protesters hold ambitious rally for democratic reforms

The core demands of protesters have been fresh elections, a new constitution and an end to intimidation of political activists.

19/09/2020

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Royal ceremony held with more than 52 ships in Thailand

In total, 52 ships were decorated and 2,200 Royal Thai Navy were chosen to operate the ships while singing rhythmic songs while sailing 3.4 km between two important ports.

12/12/2019

Thailand

Thai authorities re-open cave where football team was trapped in 2018

The event was so popular that access had to be restricted to 30 people at a time.

02/11/2019

Thailand

Watch: Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn crowned

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is crowned on the first day of coronation ceremonies that will last until Monday.

04/05/2019

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Thailand celebrates first coronation in seven decades

The ceremony, which will last three days, is a historic moment for Thailand.

03/05/2019

World

Results for Thailand's first election after military coup are delayed

There is confusion concerning the results of Thailand's first election since a military coup eight years ago.

25/03/2019

Ocean

EU gives Thailand's reformed fishing industry a green card

In partnership with the European Commission

Thailand has begun intercepting and inspecting fishing boats far out at sea this year, one of many new measures to curb its dangerously high levels of overfishing.

08/02/2019

Thailand

Thai PM leaves cardboard cutout of himself to answer journalists' ques

"If you want to ask any questions on politics or conflict, ask this guy."

09/01/2018

Thailand

Former Thai PM Yingluck Shinawatra flees rather than face court

Her lawyer says she was absent because of an ear problem, but sources close to Yingluck Sinawatra say that she has already fled the country.

25/08/2017

Thailand

New era for Thailand as Crown Prince Maha becomes King

Fifty days after his father’s death and at the invitation of parliament, the Crown Prince of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn, 64, was officially proclaimed the country’s king on…

01/12/2016