Thailand’s attorney general’s office has confirmed that it will not prosecute an American academic arrested in early April on a charge of royal defamation, his lawyer said Thursday. The offense is …
Where’s all the money going? Thailand’s tourism boom isn’t hiding the cracks
Despite welcoming over 13.4 million international visitors in just the first five months of 2025, Thailand is facing a deeper, more uncomfortable question: Where’s all the money going — and is the …
Thailand drops royal insult case against American academic
A royal insult prosecution against an American scholar in Thailand that raised concerns in the U.S. government has been dropped, his lawyer said on Thursday, as authorities confirmed the academic had …
He moved to Thailand with minimal savings. Now he plans incredible vacations for the rich and famous
In the late 1990s, Smiling Albino co-founder Daniel Fraser moved to Thailand with minimal savings and no tourism experience. Now the Canadian plans amazing getaways for those looking for one-of-a-kind …
Oklahoma native cleared of charges in Thailand royal defamation case
Oklahoma-born lecturer cleared of royal defamation charges in Thailand; case raises concerns over academic freedom.
China doubles down on building telescopes in Thailand to monitor Earth using space signals
Chiang Mai radio antenna and another being built in southern Thailand expected to aid GPS, climate research and quake forecasting.
Tariff Uncertainty Weighs on Thailand’s Economic Growth Potential
Thailand’s economic growth has struggled to rebound. Tariffs imposed by the country’s main export market, the US, have only exacerbated its slump. To add to its woes, Moody’s downgraded its outlook.
Old video of train derailment in Thailand recirculated as ‘accident in May 2025’
Footage showing a derailed train has circulated on social media with a false claim that it shows a recent accident in Thailand as the rainy season began. Heavy rainfalls are often blamed for railway …
This Tiny Island Is One of Thailand’s Best Hidden Gems—With Crowd-free Beaches, Luxury Hotels, and Fruit-loving Monkeys
Koh Lanta is a small island located in the southern Andaman Sea off Thailand’s west coast. It has two luxury resorts and gorgeous beaches—here’s what you should know.
Myanmar’s scam empire gets worse, not better
He was one of some 7,000 people released from scam compounds in Myawaddy, a town on Myanmar’s border with Thailand that is among the world’s largest online-fraud hubs. According to some estimates, …