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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

Thailand

Thailand: economic concerns follow king's death

Thailand is beginning a year of mourning for King Bhumibol.

18/10/2016

Thailand

Concerns over succession after death of Thai king

As Thailand continues to mourn the loss of their much loved King Bhumibol concerns have been raised over the royal succession.

16/10/2016

Thailand

Thailand mourns: respects paid to King Bhumibol Adulyadej as former PM becomes regent

Thai citizens have gathered at the Grand Palace in Bangkok to mourn the late monarch as the 96-year-old former Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda is named interim leader.

15/10/2016

Thailand

Large crowds in Thailand pay tribute to King Bhumibol

Many people lined the streets of Bangkok as a procession carried the king's body following his death.

14/10/2016

Thailand

King Bhumibol: Mourning continues for Thai monarch

As Thailand begins the first day without a king for 70 years, citizens gather to pay their respects to their "beacon of stability".

14/10/2016

Thailand

'Yes' or 'No': Thailand votes on junta-backed constitution

Two years after the military seized power in Thailand, voters were being asked on Sunday to approve a new constitution which critics say could extend the army’s influence well into the…

07/08/2016

Thailand

Thailand points the finger at the redshirt opposition

Thailand’s prime minister appears convinced he knows who is behind the Monday bombing in Bangkok. “There are individuals or groups who seek to

18/08/2015

Thailand

Shinawatra trial opens in Bangkok

Thailand’s former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra entered the supreme court on Tuesday as she began her trial on what her supporters say are

19/05/2015

Thailand

Former Thai PM faces ten years in prison over negligence charges

Thailand’s deposed prime minister, Yingluck Shinawatra, faces a possible ten years in prison if she is found guilty of fraud charges brought by the

19/02/2015

Thailand

Thailand: Army urges respect for Yingluck Shinawatra impeachment

There are fears of more political unrest after former former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is banned from office and prosecuted over a controversial rice subsidy scheme brought in during her time

23/01/2015

Thailand

Former Thai PM Shinawatra impeached over rice subsidy scheme

Military-backed lawmakers have voted to impeach Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra over a controversial rice subsidy scheme. The verdict carries

23/01/2015

Thailand

New Thai general election to take place on July 20

30/04/2014