In a move that underscores the contentious nature of Thailand’s lese-majeste law, courts handed down significant jail sentences on Monday to an opposition lawmaker and a musician for allegedly insulting the monarchy. These rulings highlight the ongoing debate over the country’s stringent laws protecting the royal family from criticism. Chonthicha Jangrew, a 31-year-old parliamentarian from […]
Read More61 people died in Thailand due to intense heat and heat wave this year. The Ministry of Health of the country informed this information in a notification on Friday. The death rate in Thailand this summer is almost double that of last year. According to the Ministry of Health, 37 people died of heat stroke […]
Read MoreThai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has intensified the government’s crackdown on illegal drugs, advocating for stricter enforcement measures and a reversal of the country’s stance on cannabis decriminalization. In a recent announcement, Thavisin emphasized the gravity of the drug problem, stressing that even the possession of “one pill” could warrant prosecution. This stern directive reflects […]
Read MoreA woman politician’s secret affair with her adopted son in Thailand has sparked a heated debate in the country. According to a report by South China Morning Post, 45-year-old female politician Prapaparn Choiwadkoh was caught in bed with her adopted son Phra Maha, 45, by her husband. He drove for 5 hours and returned home […]
Read MoreThailand’s Foreign Minister Parnpri Bahiddha-Nukara has resigned. Thai Prime Minister Sretha Thavisin accepted her resignation on Sunday (April 28). This information has been given in a report of the news agency Reuters. Parnpri Bahiddha-Nukara took such a decision after losing the post of Deputy Prime Minister in the cabinet reshuffle recently. His resignation surprised many […]
Read MoreBangkok: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina left Dhaka on Wednesday for Bangkok on a six-day official visit to Thailand at the invitation of her Thai counterpart Srettha Thavisin to strengthen the bilateral ties between the two countries. A special flight of Biman Bangladesh Airlines, carrying the premier and her entourage, departed Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at […]
Read MoreTensions flared once again near the Thai-Myanmar border as clashes erupted between the Myanmar junta and armed ethnic groups in proximity to a key trade hub, both an armed group spokesperson and the Thai army confirmed on Saturday. This resurgence of violence comes after a period of relative calm, signaling the persistent volatility in […]
Read MoreIn a gesture of goodwill and solidarity, Thailand has commenced the delivery of much-needed aid to Myanmar, marking a significant step towards addressing the humanitarian crisis gripping the nation. The initial shipment, comprising 4,000 relief bags containing essential supplies such as rice and dried food, symbolizes Thailand’s commitment to alleviating the suffering of the people […]
Read MoreMd Khayrul Bashar, Senior Reporter: In the sleepy village of Wale, nestled along the boundary between Thailand and Myanmar, a familiar scene unfolds daily. Villagers traverse the small wooden bridge connecting the two sides, their lives intertwined by the narrow river flowing beneath. However, amidst this tranquility, a new phenomenon has emerged, drawing attention to […]
Read MoreIn a significant development, former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in public on Thursday, marking his first appearance since his early release from jail for charges related to graft and abuse of power. Thaksin, a controversial figure in Thai politics, visited the Bangkok City Pillar Shrine, drawing considerable attention from both media and the […]
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