Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the country’s most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military …
Verdict due for Thailand’s ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra in royal insult case
Looming ‘lese majeste’ court ruling holds royal reckoning for Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Storm Kajiki becomes typhoon, heading towards Thailand’s Northeast
Storm Kajiki has grown to be a typhoon in the South China Sea and rain clouds will cover the eastern part of Thailand’s Northeast on Sunday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Why the US-Thailand Alliance Matters
Last month’s Thailand-Cambodia clashes are a reminder that Thailand is one of the most critical US partners in Southeast Asia.
Thailand plans to give away thousands of free domestic flights to tourists
The campaign, named “Buy International, Free Thailand Domestic Flights”, would give those holding an international arrivals ticket to claim one round-trip domestic flight with 20kg of baggage for free …
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra cleared of defaming monarchy
Paetongtarn, 39, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister last year. But she was suspended in July over alleged ethical violations after former Cambodian leader Hun Sen leaked a phone call in which …
Three teens start year-long cycle to Thailand
Three teenagers have decided to cycle from Wales to Thailand to visit their friend and raise money for charity. Dyfan Hughes, 17, James Thomas, 18, and Louis Dennis, 18, have never ridden a bike …
Dot Property Thailand Awards Celebrate Industry Excellence
The Dot Property Thailand Awards 2025, held at the prestigious Four Seasons Hotel at Chao Phraya River on August 14th, was a night to remember, bringing together the best and brightest in Thailand’s …
Thailand caps online transfers at $1,500 a day to tackle rising scams
By bno – Phnom Penh Office Banks in Thailand have been instructed to impose a daily cap of THB50,000 (approximately $1,537) on many online money transfers in a bid to curb financial scams, …
Thailand’s central bank caps most online transfers at $1,500 daily to thwart scams
Banks in Thailand are now required to set a daily limit of 50,000 baht ($1,537) on many online transfers to lessen financial fraud, particularly those involving customers judged vulnerable such as …