‘Bamama’ Cooks: Culinary diplomacy from Myanmar to Thailand [AUDIO]

Paetongtarn starts as Culture Minister, vows to drive new opportunities for Thailand

In her remarks, Paetongtarn shared that, although she would be stepping down from her role as Prime Minister for the time being, she was "very happy" to have the opportunity to serve as the Minister of Culture for the first time and expressed her...

Thai protesters demand prime minister's resignation over leaked call with Cambodian leader

Protesters gather around the Victory Monument to demand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation. Photo from Prachatai's Flickr page. CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 This article was published by Prachatai, an independent news site in Thailand. An...

Sovereignty Performed, Regionalism Denied: What the Thai-Cambodian Clash Reveals

In late May 2025, an armed skirmish broke out between Thai and Cambodian forces near the long-disputed Chong Bok highlands, adjacent to the symbolic Preah Vihear temple area. Though localized in geographic scope, the confrontation quickly...

Thailand appoints acting PM amid political turmoil

BANGKOK: Thailand saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week on Thursday, as the king swore in a new cabinet after a court decision plunged the nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office was upheaved on...

Thai government under pressure

Opposition calls for fresh elections PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 04:58 The opposition is stepping up pressure on the government, with the People's Party calling for the appointment of an interim prime minister and dissolution of the House before the...

Catriona Gray shows acting mettle at ‘Jurassic World Rebirth Activation’ in Thailand

Catriona Gray had the opportunity to be an actress for a time as she joined the promotional event “Jurassic World Rebirth Activation” in Thailand. Gray shared a clip of what she filmed at the exact shooting locations from the film in Krabi,...

Thailand launches ‘e-Work Permit’ system, making life easier for expats in Pattaya

Pattaya expats can now apply for work permits online with quick biometric processing and card issuance — a modern upgrade bringing ease and convenience to their daily lives. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – Expats working in Pattaya...

Dynamic Massachusetts Eatery is Now the Best Thai Restaurant in the State

Massachusetts has a wide variety of great local restaurants and eateries to choose from no matter what dish you're craving. It seems like whatever you're in the mood for, there's always going to be a spot nearby that's serving it. And now we know...

Thailand gets third leader this week

Thailand saw its third person helming prime minister's office in a week yesterday, as the king swore in a new cabinet. The PMO was upheaved on Tuesday when the Constitutional Court suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra pending an ethics probe. Power...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: July 4, 2025

INDONESIA 1.INDONESIA AIMS FOR MORE COMPETITIVE US TARIFFS THAN VIETNAM’S 20 PCT DEAL -- JAKARTA GLOBE The Indonesian government is seeking lower import tariffs from the United States than those recently granted to Vietnam, in an effort to improve...

Thai coup fears rattle gaming investment confidence

By Christopher Cottrell in Bangkok The political realignment and talk of a coup in Thailand are raising grave concerns about the Entertainment Complex Bill, which would legalise ten per cent of such properties for gaming in the announced four...

Thai private sector hopes new cabinet will restore investor confidence with strong export promotion

Chairman Poj Aramwattananont stresses urgent need to resolve trade tensions with the U.S. and Cambodia to protect Thailand’s economic stability. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce has stated that the new Minister of...

Thai military urges citizens to visit historic border temples in Surin to boost local economy

Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang highlights Ta Muen Temple Complex and nearby ancient sites as key attractions for tourism and economic support. BANGKOK, Thailand – Thai citizens are encouraged to visit three historic temples along the border...

Thai exporters urged to comply with Malaysia’s new food safety rules

Malaysia imports a variety of food items from Thailand, including fresh vegetables. PETALING JAYA: Thailand’s foreign trade department has urged its exporters to prepare for Malaysia’s new food safety rules to minimise the risk of having their...

These spicy Thai Curry Wings are versatile, perfect for summer BBQs

Recipe Thai Curry Wings Ingredients 2.5 pounds party wing sections or whole chicken wings, thawed and cleaned 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon onion powder 1 tablespoon garlic powder 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce 3 tablespoons raw honey 1 tablespoon...

Thailand gets third PM this week in Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand yesterday saw its third person helming the prime minister’s office in a week, as the king swore in a new Cabinet after a court decision plunged the nation’s top office into turmoil. The prime minister’s office was upheaved on Tuesday when...

Cambodia rejects Thailand’s statements regarding the incident at Ta Moan Thom on June 27

The Cambodian Ministry of National Defence has rejected the false and misleading statements made by the Thai side regarding the incident involving verbal confrontation between Thai and Cambodian troops on June 27, 2025. The following is Cambodia’s...

Monsoon brings heavy rain and flood risks across Thailand, warns of high waves in seas

The weather forecast for the next 24 hours is as follows: North: Fairly widespread thundershowers and isolated heavy to very heavy rain in Mae Hong Son, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Lampang, Phayao, Nan, Phrae, Uttaradit, Tak, Phitsanulok and...

Thailand reverses ruling on cannabis, making it illegal to be bought without prescription

In 2022, Thailand became the first country in Asia to remove marijuana from its list of illegal narcotics. Cannabis was decriminalised even earlier for medical use in 2018, before being approved for recreational use in 2022. Since then, tens of...