Thailand’s largest opposition party was set to hold a kingmaking summit today (1 September) to decide who to back as the nation’s next prime minister, after the incumbent was ousted by court order. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was on Friday sacked as prime minister by Thailand’s Constitutional Court after it found she had breached ethical standards during […]
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 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 […]
Read MoreBANGKOK, Nov 25 (Reuters) – Vetoon Phoome’s family feared the Thai farm worker had been killed by Hamas in last month’s attack on Israel, until they found out on Saturday he had been freed along with other Thai hostages in Gaza. “He told me not to cry, to tell mother I’m coming back,” Vetoon’s sister, […]
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