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Thailand’s PM suspended over probe into leaked 'uncle' phone call

Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s suspension raises the possibility of renewed instability in Thailand, a still fragile democracy that has suffered several similar bouts of uncertainty.

1 July 2025

Culture news

In pictures: LGBTQ couples in Thailand celebrate equal marriage rights

Thailand has become the first Southeast Asian country to legalise same-sex marriage, with hundreds of LGBTQ+ couples registering their marriages under the new Marriage Equality Act.

23 January 2025

Travel News

Thailand wants a Schengen-visa style scheme in Southeast Asia

Local reports in Thailand say a new Schengen-style visa system in Southeast Asia could boost tourism - and the wider economy.

10 April 2024

World News

Hamas hands over ten Israeli and two foreign hostages

The ceasefire has enabled the release of 50 hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip and 150 Palestinians imprisoned in Israel. It has also allowed more aid to flow into Gaza where the humanitarian situation remains "catastrophic".

28 November 2023

Food and Drink

Why is this mint-choc drink a symbol of Thailand's political turmoil?

Betrayal is a beverage best served chilled in Thailand, as an innocuous chocolate-mint iced concoction takes the limelight -- an unlikely symbol of the kingdom's deep political divisions following May's election.

4 August 2023

World News

Thai reformist Pita Limjaroenrat suspended by constitutional court

Thailand's constitutional court suspends reformist Pita Limjaroenrat in another blow to his hopes of becoming the nation's next leader after a stunning election win.

19 July 2023

World News

Thai Elections: Move Forward poised to capture all 33 House seats

Thailand's main opposition Move Forward party set to outdo predictions in Sunday's general election. The vote is seen as a pivotal chance for change nine years after incumbent Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha first came to power in a 2014 coup.

15 May 2023

Thailand

British pensioner found after three days lost in Thai jungle

The 72-year-old survived by drinking water from puddles using grass as a straw.

3 September 2021

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Defiant pro-democracy protesters rally in Bangkok

The protesters want the monarchy reformed to make it more accountable.

25 November 2020

Thailand

Thai protesters defy police water cannons to deliver letters

The pro-democracy movement has been pushing a bold challenge to reform the country's monarchy with almost daily demonstrations.

8 November 2020

Thailand

Thailand: Protesters call on Germany to probe king over Bavaria visits

Protesters in Bangkok marched to the German Embassy calling on Angela Merkel’s government to investigate whether Thailand’s king has exercised political power during his long stays in Bavaria.

27 October 2020

Thailand

Thailand cancels emergency decree in bid to calm protests

Thailand’s government on Thursday cancelled a state of emergency it had declared last week for Bangkok in a gesture offered by the embattled prime minister to cool massive student-led protests seeking democracy reforms.

22 October 2020

Thailand

Protesters take to streets of Bangkok despite government warning

All stations of Bangkok's elevated Skytrain transit system were closed on Saturday afternoon to try to keep protesters from gathering but crowds met anyway and marched or took taxis to several rally points spread through the city

17 October 2020

Thailand

Thai protesters hold ambitious rally for democratic reforms

The core demands of protesters have been fresh elections, a new constitution and an end to intimidation of political activists.

19 September 2020

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Royal ceremony held with more than 52 ships in Thailand

In total, 52 ships were decorated and 2,200 Royal Thai Navy were chosen to operate the ships while singing rhythmic songs while sailing 3.4 km between two important ports.

12 December 2019

Thailand

Thai authorities re-open cave where football team was trapped in 2018

The event was so popular that access had to be restricted to 30 people at a time.

2 November 2019