Bangkok – Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has issued a formal protest to Cambodia following the discovery of anti-personnel mines near their shared border, denouncing the act as a breach of sovereignty and international law. The strongly worded rebuke cites violations of the 1997 Ottawa Treaty, which both nations ratified, banning the use of […]
Bangkok – The Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across northern, northeastern, and central Thailand from Tuesday through Thursday as Tropical Storm Wipha moves toward southern China before weakening into a depression over Laos. Tour Boat Tragedy in Vietnam’s Hạ Long Bay Bay Leaves dozens Dead Authorities have urged residents […]
Bangkok – Thai immigration authorities have broadened fast-track services at major international airports to cater to increasing numbers of foreign students and families arriving during the summer holiday season. The initiative, initially launched as the “Happy Chinese Summer Channel” for Chinese visitors, now includes families from Western countries such as the U.S., U.K., and Canada, […]
The Criminal Court has set August 22 for the reading of its verdict in the case in which former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is accused of royal defamation, allegedly committed during an interview with South Korean media ten years ago. Former Thai PM Thaksin Formally Indicted in Royal Defamation Case Winyat Chartmontri, the lawyer representing […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has escalated its investigation into suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, approving a full panel inquiry into allegations of ethical misconduct related to her handling of a sensitive border dispute. The move marks the latest legal challenge for the embattled leader, who was temporarily removed from office earlier this […]
The Ministry of Culture has announced that the central pagoda of Wat Arun Ratchawararam has been officially added to UNESCO’s Tentative List for World Heritage Sites. The listing initiates the formal process that could lead to the temple’s full recognition as a World Heritage Site. Wat Arun – Temple of Dawn, Bangkok Culture Minister Paetongtarn […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s religious and law enforcement agencies have launched a sweeping investigation into financial irregularities and breaches of monastic vows linked to a woman at the center of a growing clergy scandal. The case, involving a figure widely referred to in media as “Sika Kor,” has exposed alleged embezzlement of temple funds and inappropriate […]
BANGKOK — The Thai government has approved a six-month pilot program allowing double-decker buses to operate on six previously restricted mountain routes, marking a significant shift in transport policy. The temporary measure, effective July 21 through January 2025, comes with stringent safety requirements following years of debate about the vehicles’ suitability for steep terrain. 20 […]
