The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Sugar Prices Undercut by Trade Turmoil and a Plunge in Crude Oil

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is down -0.32 (-1.67%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -7.50 (-1.38%). Sugar prices today are falling for the second day as global trade war fears prompted a rout in global equity markets and sparked risk-off sentiment...

Barchart · Apr 4, 2025

Thailand ignores protests to welcome Myanmar’s junta leader

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing’s forces have carried out 60 attacks in suspected rebels since earthquake hit last week

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025

The White Lotus cast just confirmed the behind-the-scenes drama

The White Lotus cast just confirmed the behind-the-scenes drama

Marie Claire · Apr 4, 2025

Indian PM Narendra Modi to Meet Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus at BIMSTEC Summit

Indian PM Narendra Modi will hold his first meeting with Bangladesh's interim leader Muhammad Yunus in Thailand today. The talks come amid tensions over minority rights and Yunus's recent comments on India's Northeast. Read more at Dynamite News

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2025

Prominent US Academic Facing Royal Insult Charge In Thailand

Thai police summoned a prominent American academic on Friday to face charges of insulting the monarchy, a rare case of a foreign national being charged under the kingdom's strict lese-majeste law.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025

'It's Gone': Conservation Science In Thailand's Burning Forest

Scientist Inna Birchenko began to cry as she described the smouldering protected forest in Thailand where she was collecting samples from local trees shrouded in wildfire smoke.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2025

Thailand will negotiate with US on tariffs, says Paetongtarn

Thailand will negotiate with the United States on tariffs, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Thursday, hours after US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on imports from many countries to the US.

Bangkok Post · Apr 4, 2025

Sugar Prices Fall on Risk-Off Sentiment and Crude Oil Weakness

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK25 ) today is down -0.44 (-2.25%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK25 ) is down -8.60 (-1.56%). Sugar prices today are moderately lower as President Trump's reciprocal tariffs have led to risk-off sentiment in most asset markets. Also, today's -7% plunge in...

Barchart · Apr 3, 2025

Albon impressed with Thailand GP plans after meeting prime minister

Alex Albon insists Thailand is taking its pitch “very seriously” to host a Formula 1 grand prix in the future after the Williams driver travelled to the country to discuss plans with the prime minister.

Autosport · Apr 3, 2025

Head of Myanmar's military government visits Thailand in rare overseas trip

The head of Myanmar’s military government arrived in Thailand on Thursday in a rare international trip as his country recovers from a devastating earthquake that killed thousands

The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025