Thousands of protesters in Thailand converged on the police headquarters in Bangkok on Wednesday night, defacing the building a day after violent protests left dozens injured. Angered by the …
Thailand borrows US$ 1.5 billion from ADB to fight Covid-19
The borrowing is a part of an executive emergency decree empowering the Thailand’s Finance Ministry to seek loans up to one trillion baht ($32 Bln) to combat economic and social problems resulting …
Protests in Thailand Grow Bolder, Despite Little Change
Antigovernment protesters pushed their way to the gates of Thailand’s Parliament and spray-painted signs outside of police headquarters after demanding reforms from the government.
A new breed of protester has Thailand’s generals on the ropes
For years Thailand’s tumultuous political scene was dominated by two factions as visually distinct as two football teams. The Red Shirts were followers of the former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra …
Thailand Protesters Call on Parliament to Make Democratic Overhaul
Lawmakers in Thailand voted to advance constitutional amendments a day after violent clashes between police and protesters who say the proposals fall short of the democratic changes they are demanding …
Thai crypto business to get liquidity boost following new regulations
Securities firms in Thailand are now authorized to count crypto as capital funds. Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission has revised its net capital rules regarding digital assets. According to …
Bank of Thailand Keeps Rate as Economy Shows Signs of Recovery
Thailand’s central bank on Wednesday maintained its benchmark interest rate at 0.50%, as the economy shows signs of a gradual recovery after having been hit by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Protesters demanding reforms in Thailand clash in Bangkok
One of the biggest demonstrations in recent months saw protesters gather near the Thai parliament as lawmakers started two days of debates over constitutional reforms.
At Least 55 Hurt in Thailand’s Most Violent Protests Since New Movement Emerged
At least 55 people were hurt, some with gunshot wounds, when demonstrators marching on the Thai parliament clashed with police and royalist counter-protesters, in the worst violence since a new …
More than 40 hurt in Thailand’s most violent protests since new movement emerged
At least 41 people were hurt, some with gunshot wounds, when demonstrators marching on the Thai parliament clashed with police and royalist counter-protesters, in the worst violence since a new …