Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra previously slated an August 10 return to Bangkok but postponed citing a medical appointment. (AFP pic) BANGKOK: Thailand’s former prime minister …
Ex-PM Thaksin to return to Thailand on Aug 22, says daughter
His return will coincide with a key parliamentary vote that could end a political deadlock. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why did Daniel Sancho murder Edwin Arrieta in Thailand? Will he face the death penalty?
The captain of the Thai police said that Daniel Sancho murdered Edwin Arrieta because the YouTube chef was intending to marry someone else from Indonesia.
Reformer out, military back in as Thailand moves to break governing impasse
Since the turn of the century, Thailand’s governments have been riding a difficult-to-control roller coaster, rattling between peaks of shaky democratic rule and lows of authoritarian military coups, …
Changing Thailand: New Ideology, Old Politics
Despite the PM vote setback, the success of the Move Forward Party during the election has created a new dynamic in Thai politics – one that is likely to persist.
‘Life of every Thai will be just great’ – Would-be Thai PM rejects graft claims, promises poverty action
The wealthy property mogul set to become Thailand’s new prime minister said on Friday he wanted to tackle poverty and inequality, as he fended off corruption allegations ahead of a confirmation vote …
CEA presents “Creative Business Connext”: Thailand’s leap into global creative scene
“The organisational reshuffle has focused specifically on promoting creativity in business. In 2021, the creative economy in Thailand generated 1.1 trillion baht, equivalent to 6.81% of the national …
Would-be Thai PM rejects graft claims, promises poverty action
The wealthy property mogul set to become Thailand’s new prime minister said Friday he wanted to tackle poverty and inequality, as he fended off corruption allegations ahead of a confirmation vote next …
Why two coups cannot keep Thailand’s Shinawatra clan down
Billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra and his family have dominated Thai elections for much of the past two decades. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Why Two Coups Can’t Keep Thailand’s Shinawatra Clan Down
Billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra and his family have dominated Thai elections for much of the past two decades. A royalist establishment made up of army generals, judges and senior civil servants sees …