Thaksin leaves Thailand ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a sudden and surprising departure from the country on Thursday, just five days before a court ruling that could open him up to a new prison sentence. His exit came a week after the...

asia Horse-trading and dealmaking: How will Thailand's PM vote play out?

BANGKOK — Two rival camps in Thailand are in a dogfight for power after a court's dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister, with parliament set to vote on a new premier on Friday (Sept 5). What happened since the ruling? The court's...

asia Thai parliament to vote on new PM, as Thaksin jets off amid chaos

BANGKOK — Thailand's parliament was set to choose a new prime minister on Friday (Sept 5), after days of political chaos, in a vote that could be overshadowed by the dramatic departure from the country of its most powerful politician Thaksin...

Thai ‘Lover Boy’ Phum Viphurit ready to bring his sloth-house energy to Ombak Festival (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 — The upcoming Ombak Festival 2025 is owning up to its promise of another momentous weekend filled with sun-kissed moments and wavy vibes this September. Following the festival debut last year which saw legendary artists such...

Explainer-Horse-trading and dealmaking: How will Thailand's PM vote play out?

By Martin Petty BANGKOK (Reuters) -Two rival camps in Thailand are in a dogfight for power after a court's dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister, with parliament set to vote on a new premier on Friday. WHAT HAPPENED SINCE THE...

'Unlike any test I've ever seen': 11-year-old heads to Thailand for global challenge

"I like that this competition has a bunch of diversity in all the topics. Usually, tests are English, maths and reasoning. That's it. But this is some history, some English, some music and social studies. Even topics I've never heard of," he said.

Stella Hemetsberger raves about camp at Phuket Fight Club: “The high-level training in Thailand definitely helps”

ONE women’s strawweight Muay Thai contender Stella Hemetsberger credits her split training time in Austria and Thailand for her unprecedented rise in ‘The Art of Eight Limbs’. The 26-year-old striker is one win away from claiming the vacant...

Gold prices in Thailand surge toward 60,000 baht prompting caution among Pattaya buyers

Worachai Tangsitthiphakdee, vice secretary of the Thai Gold Traders Association, warns that with Fed rate cuts and rising demand, gold prices could soon hit 60,000 baht per baht-weight, making it increasingly unaffordable for foreigners in...

Horse-trading and dealmaking: How will Thailand’s PM vote play out?

There are three other eligible candidates to field — acting Energy Minister Pirapan Salirathavibhaga, former deputy prime minister Jurin Laksanawisit, and Prayuth Chan-ocha, who was premier for nine years BANGKOK, Thailand – Two rival camps in...

Thai parliament to elect Paetongtarn's successor today

Turbulent Thailand Bhumjaitai Party's Anutin leading Pheu Thai's Chaikasem in two-way race Bhumjaithai Party's Anutin Charnvirakul, left, and Pheu Thai Party's Chaikasem Nitisiri are candidates to be Thailand's next prime minister. (Source photos...

China’s exports to Thailand surge as Commerce Ministry monitors risks in automotive and consumer goods sectors

Empirical data from the Spill-over Index confirms the growing issue of Chinese goods flooding into the Thai market. The index rose from 100 in 2018 (pre-US-China trade war) to a peak of 130 in 2024 within just seven years, indicating a significant...

VSK: in Thailand, 22% of tourist incidents were recorded in spring and summer

AK&M 04 September 2025 19:21 In Thailand, almost 22% of tourist accidents were recorded during the spring-summer season in 2025. China accounted for 3.5% of incidents, Vietnam — 2.3%, Sri Lanka and Indonesia - 0.2% each. This was announced by the...

Thaksin jets off as Thai parliament prepares for PM vote in the midst of political storm

BANGKOK, Sept 5 — Thailand’s parliament was set to choose a new prime minister on Friday, after days of political chaos, in a vote that could be overshadowed by the dramatic departure from the country of its most powerful politician Thaksin...

Updates on Situation along Cambodia-Thailand Border on Sept. 4, 2025

Women`s Hockey Asia Cup 2025: India eye winning start against Thailand

India, ranked ninth in the world, will start favourites against World No.30 Thailand in the Pool B match. India are the highest ranked team in the pool along side Japan (12), Thailand and Singapore (31) and are expected to top the group Pool A...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand And Vietnam: Sept 5, 2025

INDONESIA 1.INDONESIAN PARLIAMENT SCRAPS US$3,000 HOUSING ALLOWANCE AFTER WEEK OF PROTESTS -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesia’s House of Representatives (DPR) has scrapped a controversial housing allowance of Rp 50 million (US$3,000) per lawmaker per...

Goldpreise in Thailand steigen auf 60.000 Baht – Vorsicht für Käufer in Pattaya

Worachai Tangsitthiphakdee, stellvertretender Sekretär der Thai Gold Traders Association, warnt, dass mit Fed-Zinssenkungen und steigender Nachfrage die Goldpreise bald 60.000 Baht pro Bahtgewicht erreichen könnten, was den Erwerb für Ausländer in...

Japanese rubber futures extend gains on Thai weather warnings

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a third straight session on Thursday, supported by heavy rain warnings in top producer Thailand, although gains were limited by BYD’s lowered sales targets. The Osaka Exchange (OSE) rubber contract for...

World AFP Thai tycoon wins parliament vote to become PM

Thai conservative construction magnate Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday won a parliament vote to serve as the nation's next prime minister, according to an AFP tally of lawmakers' ballots. Since 2023 elections, the Pheu Thai party of the powerful...

Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra leaves Thailand days ahead of court ruling that could see him jailed

Thailand’s influential former prime miniser Thaksin Shinawatra flew out of the country on Thursday, police said, a day before a parliamentary vote for the next prime minister and ahead of a court ruling that could see him jailed. Many in Thailand...