CHONG CHOM, Thailand/ODDAR MEANCHEY, Cambodia — The Thai military said on Monday it had recovered a trove of evidence of…
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Efforts intensify to stop wild elephants entering communities, tourist sites
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Park rangers are trying to keep wild elephants away from communities and tourist attractions during the dry…
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PATTAYA – The contractor hired to improve the drainage system along Jomtien beach faces legal action after an outlet released…
Read MoreOil depot blaze kills driver, forces school evacuation
KHON KAEN – A fire gutted four oil tanker trucks, killed a driver and forced the evacuation of a school…
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Thailand is holding a general election on Sunday with three parties expected to dominate the contest to decide which will…
Read MoreThai border trade drops due to spats with Cambodia
Thailand’s border trade with its immediate neighbours slid in 2025 due to armed clashes with Cambodia and internal conflicts in…
Read MoreA trader’s guide to Thai elections as leaders promise stimulus
Greater clarity on Thailand’s spending plans and measures to support growth are at the top of investors’ list as the…
Read MoreElephant kills tourist at Khao Yai campground
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A wild bull elephant killed a tourist exercising near his tent at a campground in Khao Yai…
Read MoreSummer coming late, but it’ll be a scorcher
Thailand is forecast to enter a hotter‑than‑usual summer later this month, with peak temperatures in some northern provinces likely to…
Read MoreAdvance voting underway for 2 million eligible voters
Advance voting, a week ahead of the general election, was underway on Sunday with more than 2 million eligible voters…
Read MoreWhy transformation must start with the leader
Organisations ask more of leaders today than ever before. They are expected to navigate uncertainty, lead continuous transformation and create…
Read MoreTourists opt for the beach as bars close for early voting
PATTAYA – Thai and foreign tourists opted to relax on the beach on Saturday night, when entertainment venues were closed…
Read MoreSex workers get pre-election boost
Political parties have voiced support for Thai sex workers ahead of the Feb 8 poll, vowing more protection and dignity…
Read MoreDreams of youth die behind bars in Myanmar
Shwe Theingi was instantly drawn to Wutt Yee Aung when they met at the start of their second year at…
Read MorePeople’s Party: Patriotism ‘means not cheating the nation’
Rangsiman Rome, deputy leader of the People’s Party, has hit back at Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, saying that true patriotism…
Read MorePheu Thai slams PM Anutin for fear-mongering
A top Pheu Thai Party official has lashed out at Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul for resorting to nationalist rhetoric and…
Read MoreThai gold prices plunge another B1,200
Thai gold prices on Saturday were down by 1,200 baht per baht-weight (15.2 grammes), as a global and local correction…
Read MoreThe election’s last-mile test
For weeks, opinion polls have consistently shown the People’s Party (PP) maintaining a narrow but persistent lead over the Bhumjaithai…
Read MoreTrump picks new Federal Reserve chief
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump on Friday chose former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to head the US central bank…
Read MoreBank of Thailand plays down US currency watchlist move
The Bank of Thailand says it remains confident in its ability to manage baht volatility against the US dollar after…
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