BANGKOK – Thailand’s Supreme Court has overturned previous rulings in a landmark tax case, ordering former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to pay 17.6 billion baht in capital gains tax related to the 2006 transfer of Shin Corporation shares to his children. The decision reverses the earlier judgment of the Court of Appeal for Specialised Cases, […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has implemented a temporary ban on all unauthorized drone flights across specified districts in seven provinces along the Thai-Cambodian border. The restriction, effective from November 16 to 30, 2025, was enacted in response to ongoing security concerns in the region. The directive, issued as Announcement No. 10, comes […]
BANGKOK – A 26-year-old Thai woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Poipet, Cambodia, after allegedly being subjected to brutal torture for failing to meet scamming targets. The victim, identified only as Suda from Phang-nga province, had been working at a fraudulent call center in the border town opposite Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. […]
BANGKOK – International observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have verified that new landmines have been laid along the contested Thai-Cambodian border, escalating regional tensions and complicating diplomatic efforts. The confirmation came from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who revealed the findings on Thursday while announcing plans for renewed peace talks between the […]
The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has approved allowing alcohol sales and consumption from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., clearing the way for expanded service during the upcoming New Year period. A separate proposal to permit sales from midnight to 4 a.m. remains unresolved, as health officials voiced concerns about accident rates during those hours. […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economic growth is projected to slow significantly over the coming years, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a deceleration to 2.1% in 2025 and a further decline to 1.6% in 2026. The warning came during the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation, which highlighted rising economic risks and persistent structural challenges despite stronger-than-expected […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 13 November 2025 issued a press release regarding Cambodia’s repeated violations of the Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, as follows: 1. On 10 November 2025, Cambodia violated the Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, which was […]
BANGKOK – Former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is facing a defamation lawsuit after publicly describing the police force as “the largest criminal organisation.” The legal action was announced by Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiewphan, the assistant national police chief, during a press briefing on Wednesday. Eight Thai policemen jailed for corruption […]
