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Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to Bangkok a day before a court ruling that could lead to imprisonment

Who is the new Thai prime minister, Anutin Charnivirakul?
Anutin Charnivirakul was voted in after a special session in Parliament on Friday. The 58-year-old is heir to Sino-Thai, one of Thailand's largest construction firms. He served as the company's president before entering politics in the 1990s. He...
Triple National champion Jagathishree to represent India at FIM Asia Women’s Cup in Thailand
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 8 (ANI): Fresh from a triple victory at the Madras International Circuit this weekend, lady racing ace Jagathishree Kumaresan is set to make her international debut at the FIM Asia Women's Cup of Circuit...
Thailand enters uncharted waters with rise of minority government
Turbulent Thailand New Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has four months to win public support Anutin Charnvirakul participates in a ceremony on Sept. 7 in which he received royal endorsement to become Thailand's fourth prime minister in three...

Thailand's Nok Air submits clarifications to regulator
Nok Air (DD, Bangkok Don Mueang) submitted "clarification documents" to the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) on September 3, responding to the regulator's recent order restricting it to domestic operations due to safety issues. The...

Swap grey skies for sunshine with up to £600 off holidays in Bali, Thailand and Mexico
With summer coming to an end and cooler weather approaching, holidaymakers are already thinking about their next sunny getaway. For three-quarters of a century, Club Med has set the standard for all-inclusive breaks and their newest winter...

Who is Thailand's new PM Anutin Charnivirakul?
Thailand has a new prime minister after Anutin Charnivirakul was voted in after a special session in Parliament on Friday. Anutin, 58, is heir to Sino-Thai, one of Thailand's largest construction firms, where he served as president before entering...

Vietnamese Language Day celebrated in Northeast Thailand
Bangkok (VNA) - To mark Vietnamese Language Day on September 8, the Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen hosted the first-ever celebration of the event in Northeast Thailand, which is home to a large Vietnamese community. The event, held at...

Congratulations extended to new Thai Prime Minister
Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on September 8 sent a congratulatory letter to Anutin Charnvirakul on the latter's endorsement as Prime Minister by the King of Thailand. Anutin Charnvirakul, born in 1966, is the leader of Thailand’s...
Updates on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand Border on 7-8 September 2025

UK citizen, 3-year-old Oliver Pugh, maybe in Thailand – €100,000 reward
Oliver Pugh maybe in Thailand. Credit: CNDES & ThewayIsee - Shutterstock The disappearance of UK citizen, three-year-old Oliver Pugh from Marbella has gripped the Costa del Sol and escalated into an international case, with new leads pointing to...

Thaksin back in Thailand ahead of court verdict
Thailand’s influential former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived back in the country on Monday, his political party said, a day before a Supreme Court verdict that could potentially send the tycoon to prison. Thaksin left Thailand...

Thailand's 'Deep State' Forces Shinawatra Dynasty to Step Back as Bhumjaithai Receives New Government Mandate
This licence granted Pheu Thai power from 22nd August 2023 until 5th September 2025. However, the rapid political changes meant the establishment no longer wished to use a Pheu Thai prime minister under Shinawatra influence as their conservative...

Winter Flights to Thailand, other countries slashed up to 30pc – Get Big Discount
ABU DHABI – If you are planning to travel this winter, there’s good news as Etihad Airways just made it easier with its Winter Sale, offering up to 30pc off economy fares for a limited time. The offer is valid until September 11, 2025, for travel...
Updates on the situation along the Cambodia-Thailand Border...

Engaged Buddhism: INEB Endorses Historic MOU to Protect Monastic Novices in Thailand
Image courtesy of INEB The International Network of Engaged Buddhists (INEB) recently played a key role in drafting and endorsing a landmark memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening child protection at Buddhist institutions in...

Thai Foundation Announces Khon Performance of the Year
A Thai foundation has announced a highly anticipated Khon performance of the Ramakien, celebrating its annual production and honouring the royal family's patronage of the traditional dance. At a press conference held recently at the Bureau of the...

singapore Ex-Thai PM Thaksin leaves Singapore after brief medical visit, a day before court ruling
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has reportedly left Singapore as of Monday (Sept 8) afternoon. This comes a day before Thailand's Supreme Court is due to rule on his hospital detention. Thaksin's private jet departed Singapore's...

After Ganesh Chaturthi Reunion, Charu Asopa And Rajeev Sen Take Daughter On Thailand Trip
Mumbai: Television actress Charu Asopa and ex-husband Rajeev Sen recently reunited for Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations at the former’s house in Bikaner. The ex-couple, who are hands-on parents to their little baby girl Ziaana, are now geared up for...

Video Of Thai Celebrating Ganesh Visarjan In Mumbai Goes Viral: 'Divided By Borders, United By God' Says Netizens
Thai celebrating Ganesh Visarjan 2025 | Image Courtesy: Instagram (@crazy_indian_nomad) Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 may have officially concluded, but the spirit of devotion and celebration continues to shine online. A heartwarming video is now making...