BANGKOK — Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra announced via social media on Tuesday that his private jet had diverted from Singapore to Dubai due to the closure of Seletar private airport, but he pledged to return to Thailand by September 8 to face a Supreme Court verdict the following day. Thaksin Shinawatra Cleared of Royal […]
Renowned Italian designer Giorgio Armani died on Thursday at the age of 91 in Milan, surrounded by his family and Leo Dell’Orco, his partner of the last 20 years, his business group has announced. “It is with infinite sorrow that the Armani group announces the passing of its creator, founder and tireless driving force: Giorgio […]
SURIN — Thai soldiers and forensic experts have uncovered evidence suggesting Cambodian forces committed war crimes during July’s border conflict, after discovering ball bearings from rockets that struck a civilian community in Surin province. The findings were announced by the Royal Thai Army on Tuesday. Cambodian Settlers Destroy Thai Notice Boards, Escalating Tensions in Sa […]
SA KAEO — Tensions flared along the Thai-Cambodian border on Thursday after illegal Cambodian settlers dismantled three official notice boards warning them to vacate Thai territory or face legal consequences. The signs, installed yesterday by Thai officials and border troops in Bang Nong Chan village, were written in Thai, English, and Cambodian and included maps […]
BANGKOK — Bhumjaithai Party leader Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Wednesday that he is moving forward with forming a new minority coalition government, despite acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s push to dissolve the House of Representatives. The political showdown has plunged Thailand into a fresh period of uncertainty. Bhumjaithai’s Anutin Claims Coalition Support, Eyes Premiership After […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine announced on Monday that cannabis buds may now be legally used only for five specific medical conditions and must be obtained with a doctor’s prescription. The move tightens regulations amid a nationwide crackdown on recreational use. Thailand Shuts Down 1,000 Cannabis Shops in Nationwide Crackdown […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s House of Representatives is expected to vote on a new prime minister on September 4 or 5, following the Constitutional Court’s removal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office last Friday. House Speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha confirmed the timeline on Monday, emphasizing the urgency of appointing a new leader to maintain political stability. […]
BANGKOK — The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a severe weather advisory for northern and northeastern Thailand as Tropical Depression “Nongfa” weakens into a strong low-pressure system and moves across the region. As of 4:00 a.m. on August 31, the system was centered over Loei province, bringing sustained heavy rainfall expected to continue through […]
