Thai king condemns sister’s PM bid
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn says his elder sister's attempt to run for prime minister in the March general election is "inappropriate" and unconstitutional.
The...
Bangkok smog forces school closures
Thailand's Ministry of Education has ordered all state schools in Greater Bangkok today (Thursday) and tomorrow to close amid concerns over air pollution.
Exhaust from...
Thailand to give Saudi teen refuge
Thailand says it will protect Saudi fugitive Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, who said she fled from her family during a visit to Kuwait to avoid...
Thailand set for another election delay
Thailand’s Election Commission has demanded answers from the military-controlled government about another delay to the much-promised general election.
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said...
Musk defends cave hero ‘pedo’ tweets
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is asking a judge to dismiss the lawsuit against him from the British dive hero that he repeatedly labelled a...
Thailand approves medical marijuana
Thailand's military-controlled parliament has approved the use of medical cannabis, while recreational consumption remains subject to jail terms.
Kratom, a Thai plant traditionally used as...
Thai junta promises February election
After several delays, Thailand says it will hold a general election early next year, as it was confirmed the military’s ban on political activity...
Race to legalise medical marijuana
As the world wakes up to the health benefits and commercial potential of legalised cannabis, Thailand, Malaysia and South Korea are racing to become...
Thailand hopes to finalise RCEP in 2019
When Thailand takes the rotating Asean leadership next year it is expected to push the bloc to finalise the negotiations on the Regional Comprehensive...
Thailand called to respect Pakistani refugees
Thailand has been urged to ensure recently arrested Pakistani asylum seekers are not returned to face persecution, torture and Islamist mobs in Pakistan.
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Indonesia president calls for calm as Papuan mob burns parliament
Thousands of ethnic West Papuan activists have set fire to a provincial parliament in a protest sparked by accusations that the security forces arrested...
Indonesia president calls for calm as Papuan mob burns parliament
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Malaysia Court defers Najib trial to August 26
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