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From elephant and bear sanctuaries to whale watching and tiger rescues: Thailand’s ethical wildlife getaways

The Independent (U.S.) · September 2, 2025

Thailand is often celebrated for its beautiful temples, stunning beaches, and culinary delights, but it’s also home to an astonishing diversity of wildlife. From the dense jungles of Khao Sok to the open seas of the Andaman, the country is home to...

Major Japanese automakers try to regain lost ground in Thailand

The Guam Daily Post ·

BANGKOK - Major Japanese automakers are trying to regain lost ground in Thailand, where they have been squeezed by the aggressive sales tactics of Chinese car companies. Japan's share of new vehicle sales in Thailand used to be more than 90% but...

Polis hantar pegawai ke Thailand siasat rakyat Malaysia bawa senjata api

The Sun Daily · September 2, 2025

HULU SELANGOR: Polis Diraja Malaysia akan menghantar pegawainya ke Thailand bagi menjalankan siasatan terperinci berhubung kes seorang rakyat Malaysia yang ditahan bersama senjata raifal dan peluru di Sodao, Songkhla, Sabtu lepas. Ketua Polis...

Off the beaten track: From visiting local communities to slow travel, experience a greener Thailand

The Independent (U.S.) · September 2, 2025

It might be a bucket-list destination for many, but a trip to Thailand can be even more than checking off the must-see sights. Going off radar and beyond the tourist hotspots isn’t just a way to get away from the crowds, it’s a chance to...

Thailand will Gesetz für Privatschulen ändern wegen ausländischer Lehrer, die Vertragslücken ausnutzen

Pattaya Mail · September 2, 2025

Bildungsministerin Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat setzt sich für klarere Regeln ein, um zu verhindern, dass ausländische Lehrer Lücken in Privatschulverträgen ausnutzen. PATTAYA, Thailand – Das Bildungsministerium (MoE) hat Pläne angekündigt, das...

[Watch] Malaysian Smuggler Arrested In Thailand With M4 Rifles After RM10,000 Penang Gun-Running Deal

The Rakyat Post · September 2, 2025

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. A 45-year-old Malaysian man was arrested at a checkpoint in southern Thailand on Saturday with two American M4 assault rifles and over 400...

Thailand faces ‘perfect storm’ as politics compound economic strain

The Business Times Singapore ·

[BANGKOK] Thailand needs to find a new prime minister. The Constitutional Court’s dismissal of Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Aug 29 has deepened political uncertainty just as the economy shows signs of strain, with growth slowing, household spending...

Vietnam marks 80 years of independence, vows deeper cooperation with Thailand

The Nation Thailand · September 2, 2025

Pursuing a “consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, peace, friendship, cooperation, and development; diversification and multilateralization of external relations,” and being “a friend, a reliable partner, and a responsible...

Thailand Moves Toward Launch of World's First Publicly Offered Tokenized Government Bond

Blockhead · September 2, 2025

Thailand's Ministry of Finance moved closer to launching its G-Token program, the world's first publicly offered tokenized government bond initiative announced in May, as exchange partnerships take shape for the 5 billion baht ($135 million)...

Thailand’s political conundrum

Pattaya Mail · September 2, 2025

Who can control the 500-seat House of Representatives is the key issues right now. EDITORIAL BANGKOK, Thailand – With the fall of prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following the constitutional court ruling, there is no easy answer to...

Thai political turmoil threatens growth, lifts rate cut bets

Bangkok Post · September 2, 2025

PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 09:48 With Thailand’s major political parties vying to form a new government — which may last only a few months — economists see further risks to economic growth and rising odds of steeper interest rate cuts. The country...

Malaysian man nabbed in Thailand with rifles and bullets — border security tightened

Malay Mail · September 2, 2025

ALOR SETAR, Sept 2 — Border security between Malaysia and Thailand has been tightened following the arrest of a Malaysian man at a roadblock in Danok, Sadao, who was allegedly attempting to smuggle two M16 rifles and 450 rounds of ammunition on...

Thailand to amend Private School Act over foreign teachers exploiting contract loopholes

Pattaya Mail · September 2, 2025

Education Minister Prof. Dr. Narumon Pinyosinwat pushes for clearer rules to prevent foreign teachers from exploiting loopholes in private school contracts. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Education (MoE) has announced plans to amend the...

Thai reserves hit record high as central bank reins in baht

The Nation Thailand · September 2, 2025

Strong reserves boost Thailand’s resilience Thailand’s record-high foreign reserves are being viewed as a key buffer for economic stability, helping the country withstand external shocks and maintain financial market confidence. Analysts note that...

Will Thailand’s next PM be decided by the reformist opposition?

South China Morning Post · September 2, 2025

Thailand’s protracted political crisis has taken another messy turn as the conservative establishment, seeking to break a parliamentary deadlock after the ousting of yet another prime minister, reaches out to the very reformists it once sidelined....

Thailand continues US tariff talks despite caretaker government, eyes new Cabinet approval

The Nation Thailand · September 2, 2025

Commerce Ministry continues technical-level talks Deputy Commerce Minister Chantawit Tantasith said that technical-level talks on the Trump tariffs can proceed while awaiting policy-level decisions from the new Cabinet. The negotiations are being...

Thailand: Regulator orders increase in motor coverage limit

Asia Insurance Review ·

Thailand's regulator, the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), has issued Registrar's Order No. 51/2568 to increase the coverage limit for both compulsory and voluntary motor insurance to a maximum of THB20m ($620,000) per incident, in order to...

Cambodian and Thai activists unite to end hostility and promote peace over border disputes

Prachatai ·

Despite a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, hostility has remained deeply embedded in both countries, fueled by misinformation. Amidst the turmoil, Cambodians and Thais have come together to launch a cross border campaign aimed at...

'Starving' Cambodians caught sneaking back into Thailand for work

Bangkok Post · September 2, 2025

PUBLISHED : 2 Sep 2025 at 11:35 SA KAEO - Sixteen Cambodians caught crossing illegally into Thailand to find work said they were unable to find jobs after returning home from Thailand when the border closed, and were starving. Soldiers on border...

Thai Commerce Ministry sets official feed corn prices for 2025/26 season to protect farmers

Pattaya Mail · September 1, 2025

Fresh feed corn fixed at 7.05 baht/kg in key provinces, while dried corn will fetch 9.80 baht/kg at mills, with strict enforcement against unfair pricing. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Ministry of Commerce, led by Minister Jatuporn Buruspat, has issued...