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...

Chinese national missing in Thailand rescued, embassy warns of shady job offers

BEIJING: A Chinese national who went missing in Thailand after accepting a photoshoot job has been rescued, according to China's embassy in Bangkok, which cautioned Chinese citizens against simply accepting job offers. The embassy said in a...

3 scenarios for Thai stocks in the wake of Vietnam's trade deal with the US

However, Sorrabhol said that Vietnam's stock market showed little reaction, with a modest 0.4% increase on Thursday. Meanwhile, Thailand is facing an important decision regarding US import tariffs. There are three potential scenarios for the...

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...

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...

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

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...

Thailand in turmoil after PM Shinawatra’s suspension

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended after a leaked call with Cambodia’s former leader, where she criticized a Thai general. The scandal caused public anger and led a major party to leave her coalition. Protests are...

Water monitor breeding now permitted in Thailand

PUBLISHED : 4 Jul 2025 at 11:22 The Asian water monitor can now be bred in captivity for commercial purposes, according to a new declaration in the Royal Gazette. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has greenlit the...

Entertainment complex bill under fire amid growing Thailand political uncertainty: Analyst

The looming Thai leadership crisis threatens to paralyze the government’s policy agenda, particularly its controversial push to legalize integrated resorts with casinos under a proposed entertainment complex bill. “Many of the government’s key...

Thailand gets third premier in a week

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

Why Thailand’s liquor laws still baffle retailers and tourists

marketing of niche brands and promising to breathe fresh air into Thailand’s craft-brewing industry. But the big issue for many retailers, and particularly for Thai and tourist consumers, was liberalisation of liquor sales hours, which has again...

Audio: Leaked phone call that led to Thai PM Paetongtarn's suspension

BANGKOK -- Paetongtarn Shinawatra's attempt to ease the Thailand-Cambodia border tensions has backfired, with a leaked 17-minute audio of her phone call with Hun Sen leading to a court decision to suspend her from prime minister duties. The audio...

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...

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’s prime minister has been suspended

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra following a petition alleging she breached ethics in a call to Hun Sen, Cambodia’s strongman, which he leaked. Ms Paetongtarn appears to disparage a Thai general...

Thai opposition groups demand government withdraw casino bill entirely

Thailand’s civic groups and the opposition People’s Party have urged the government to withdraw two controversial bills aimed at legalizing casino-entertainment complexes and amending gambling laws to allow online betting, as political instability...

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...

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...

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...