The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Thai Woman Jailed For 43 Years For Lese-majeste Freed

A Thai woman who received one of the kingdom's longest ever royal insult sentences was freed from prison on Wednesday under a mass pardon marking the king's birthday.

International Business Times · Aug 27, 2025

Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and Thailand

Heavy rain has caused flooding and landslides in parts of Southeast Asia, where at least eight deaths were reported in the aftermath of a tropical storm

The Independent UK · Aug 27, 2025

Chiang Mai roads flooded as storm Kajiki enters Thailand

Several roads in Chiang Mai city were flooded on Tuesday as storm Kajiki dumped heavy rain on northern Thailand, but continued to weaken. 

Bangkok Post · Aug 27, 2025

Dollar Strength Weighs on Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Monday closed down -0.08 (-0.49%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) did not trade as markets in the UK were closed for a bank holiday. Sugar prices on Monday settled lower due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 )....

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

Sugar Prices Slightly Lower on Prospects for Higher Brazil Output

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is down -0.08 (-0.49%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) did not trade with markets in the UK closed for a bank holiday. Sugar prices today are slightly lower due to strength in the dollar (DXY00 ). Prices have...

Barchart · Aug 25, 2025

Artist who fled to the UK after exhibition exposing authoritarian regimes was censored ‘does not feel safe at all’

Burmese artist Sai opens up about ongoing battle against global oppression after Chinese officials allegedly demand his show on authoritarian regimes be shut down

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2025

Khao Bird: 'Affordable' Thai restaurant to open in former adult cinema in Soho

The team behind the restaurant said the average spend per head will be around £35

Evening Standard · Aug 25, 2025

Veena Praveenar Singh crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2025

Thailand has crowned its new beauty queen, with Veena Praveenar Singh from Saraburi winning the title of Miss Universe Thailand 2025.

Bangkok Post · Aug 25, 2025

Sugar Prices Settle Higher as a Weak Dollar Spurs Short Covering

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) on Friday closed up +0.13 (+0.80%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) closed up +4.10 (+0.85%). Sugar prices on Friday settled higher after a plunge in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 3.5-week low sparked short covering in sugar...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2025

Dollar Weakness Boosts Sugar Prices

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV25 ) today is up +0.13 (+0.80%), and October London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV25 ) is up +2.60 (+0.54%). Sugar prices are climbing as today's plunge in the dollar index (DXY00 ) to a 3.5-week low has spurred short covering in sugar futures. On...

Barchart · Aug 22, 2025