Most Thais want parliament dissolved immediately, charter change: poll

PUBLISHED : 7 Sep 2025 at 11:04 A majority of Thais want parliament to be dissolved without waiting the four months set out in a political pact, and support constitutional change section by section rather than a full rewrite, according to an...

Anutin Charnvirakul: Thai cannabis-championing tycoon takes office as PM

Thai tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul took office as prime minister on Sunday, with the cannabis-championing conservative ousting the nation's dominant political dynasty and setting course for elections early next year. Since 2023 elections, Thailand's...

Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement

Businessman and veteran politician says he’ll perform his duties ‘with honesty and righteousness’ amid political turmoil. Published On 7 Sep 20257 Sep 2025 Business tycoon and veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul has taken office as prime...

Thailand Volleyball Worlds

Turkey's Ebrar Karakurt, right, spikes against Japan's Haruyo Shimamura, left, and Japan's Nanami Seki during the FIVB Women's Volleyball World Championship 2025 semifinal between Japan and Turkey at the Huamark Indoor Stadium in Bangkok,...

TAT Highlights Thailand’s Tourism Excellence at ITE HCMC 2025

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased “The New Thailand” at ITE HCMC 2025, promoting ASEAN tourism collaboration. Their strategy includes air connectivity, cultural experiences, and sustainable tourism initiatives. Thailand’s Vision at...

Thailand urged to drop charges against conscientious objector

Amnesty International on Friday condemned Thailand’s charges against activist and conscientious objector Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal, who is facing trial on September 9 for refusing military conscription. The group demanded that Thailand drop all...

Anutin Charnvirakul, a former minister who championed Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis, becomes the kingdom's third prime minister in two years

Veteran Thai politician who helped legalize cannabis becomes the new prime minister

BANGKOK (AP) — Anutin Charnvirakul, a veteran politician best known for successfully lobbying to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand, became the country's prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement Sunday. Anutin, 58, succeeds Paetongtarn...

Anutin Charnvirakul becomes Thailand's new prime minister after royal endorsement

BANGKOK (AP) — Anutin Charnvirakul , a veteran politician best known for successfully lobbying to decriminalize cannabis in Thailand, became the country's prime minister after receiving a royal endorsement Sunday, two days after he was chosen by...

World News | Thailand's PM-elect Anutin Charnvirakul Unveils Cabinet Picks to Restore Stability

Bangkok [Thailand], September 7 (ANI): Thailand's Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has announced key cabinet appointments aimed at restoring confidence in the country following months of political and economic turmoil caused by the former...

Suan Dusit Poll: Thais Prioritise Cost of Living for New PM

A new survey by Suan Dusit Poll has revealed that the top priority for Thailand's new Prime Minister, as seen by the public, is tackling the cost of living and economic hardship. The poll also found that many are losing faith in politicians, with...

Thailand vs Iraq Prediction and Betting Tips | 7th September 2025

Thailand and Iraq compete in the finals of the 2025 King's Cup on Sunday at the Kanchanaburi Province Stadium. Ranked 102nd in the world, the War elephants comprehensively beat Fiji 3-0 in the semi-finals to get here. Benjamin Davis opened the...

LIVE: Thailand’s king endorses Anutin Charnvirakul as new prime minister

Watch live from the ceremony where King Maha Vajiralongkorn is expected to endorse Anutin Charnvirakul as Thailand’s new prime minister. Anutin, 58, succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was dismissed by court order as prime minister last week...

Anutin formally appointed Thailand’s 31st prime minister in royal command ceremony

Anutin also pledged his loyalty and commitment: “I solemnly swear to carry out my duties with integrity, honesty, and morality, to be worthy of His Majesty’s trust, for the well-being of the Thai people and the enduring prosperity of the nation,...

Thailand's next PM reaffirms promise for fresh election

Bangkok – Thailand's next prime minister on Saturday pledged to make good on his promise to lead the fractured interim government to new polls. Conservative tycoon Anutin Charnvirakul was confirmed by parliament on Friday, ending a weeklong power...

Brite und thailändische Freundin bei Motorradunfall in Pattaya schwer verletzt

Britischer Motorradfahrer und seine thailändische Freundin bei einem Unfall auf der Third Road in der Nähe von Laem Bali Hai in Pattaya schwer verletzt. PATTAYA, Thailand – Bei einem Motorradunfall auf der Third Road in der Nähe der Laem Bali...

TouristDigiPay-Projekt ermöglicht ausländischen Touristen die Umwandlung digitaler Vermögenswerte in thailändische Baht

Das 18-monatige Sandbox-Projekt soll die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit des Tourismus steigern und gleichzeitig die strikte Einhaltung der Geldwäschevorschriften gewährleisten, wobei Zahlungen von Händlern in thailändischen Baht empfangen werden. PATTAYA,...

Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’

Economist Ekniti Nitithanprapas, executive Auttapol Rerkpiboon and diplomat Sihasak Phuangketkeow to run finance, energy and foreign ministries respectively. Published On 6 Sep 20256 Sep 2025 Thailand’s Prime Minister-elect Anutin Charnvirakul has...

Thailand’s new Prime Minister reaffirms fresh polls promise

Leader of the Bhumjai Thai Party Anutin Charnvirakul leaves the Parliament after lawmakers voted to select him as a new Prime Minister in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 5, 2025. | Photo Credit: AP Thailand’s next Prime Minister on Saturday...

Thailand, Dubai-linked narcotics syndicate active in Delhi busted, 6 held

New Delhi: A Thailand and Dubai-linked international narcotics syndicate was busted with the arrest of six drug traffickers from Delhi, Hyderabad and Azamgarh in UP and recovery of over 5.7 kg of Cannabis and Ocean Grown (OG) Ganja, a Delhi Police...