BANGKOK – Thai police have banned the importation of an academic book examining contemporary Thailand, edited by prominent political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, citing concerns that its contents could threaten national security and public order. The ban, published in the Ro
Thailand has banned a textbook about the country on national security grounds, with the book’s exiled editor saying on Thursday that it was outlawed over its content on the monarchy.
BANGKOK – A former Thai beauty queen who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures is facing arrest after a court issued warrants for her and her husband over allegations that money donated to help disaster victims was diverted for personal use. Boom Panadda Wong
Cybercrime police have identified three Thai nationals who gambled on the online platform Shuffle.com and are preparing to take legal action, while authorities may seize assets belonging to Bhumjaithai MP Suchada Zhang Thaensap and her husband if evidence warrants it, according t
Bangkok’s public bike-sharing programme is gaining popularity among residents, students and tourists, with the number of trips surging by 60% in a single month, largely boosted by recreational night rides.
Myanmar’s military has denied responsibility for a cross-border shooting that injured a Thai civilian, accusing ethnic armed groups and anti-junta forces of deliberately firing into Thailand to provoke tensions between the two countries. In a statement issued on 3 November, the m
Thailand must halt imminent forcible return of two Uyghur men to China, says Amnesty Responding to reports that two Uyghur men recently moved to an Immigration Detention Centre in Thailand face imminent forcible deportation to China, Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnè
HONG KONG - Activist Joshua Wong, who became the ‌global face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in jail on a charge of collusion with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.
Across the world, it was a big night for Thailand as Dej Kewkacha became the first Asian chef to be awarded the World's Best Pastry Chef 2026, at the 50 Best Restaurants 2026 list revelation in Lima, Peru. Thailand is also home to the world's No.2 best restaurant — Gaggan.
The Interior Ministry is reviewing laws governing foundations, citing outdated regulations and weak penalties following allegations of donation misuse involving the Goodness Foundation chaired by actress Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee.
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday. The MV Odyssey, owned by Florida-bas
KRABI – A giant rat weighing an estimated 30 kilogrammes roamed what is now southern Thailand around 33–35 million years ago, according to a new fossil discovery that could change scientists’ understanding of how giant rodents evolved. The ancient rodent, named Yakamys sirindhorn
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