The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Foreign ownership ‘could mean more illegal hotels’

Hotel operators are concerned about changes to foreign ownership rules for real estate because they believe it could lead to more illegal hotels in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14, 2024

Thai Court To Rule On Ethics Case Seeking PM's Removal

Thailand's Constitutional Court will decide on Wednesday whether Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin should be kicked out of office over his appointment of a cabinet minister with a criminal conviction.

International Business Times · Aug 13, 2024

Sugar Prices Post Moderate Gains on Brazilian Real Strength

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.10 (0.55%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed up +3.70 (+0.07). Sugar prices Tuesday posted moderate gains on strength in the Brazilian real (^USDBRL). The real rose to a 3-1/2 week high against the dollar...

Barchart · Aug 13, 2024

‘They are trying to exterminate us’: Thailand’s banned political leader speaks out

Exclusive: Pita Limjaroenrat, whose Move Forward party won the most votes in last year’s election but has been dissolved, vows ‘you cannot stop spring’

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12, 2024

The Gaza Man: A Palestinian’s quest to make it to the Paris Olympics

Mohammed Hamada is a champion weightlifter. But after struggling to survive in Gaza, he faces an uphill task.

Al Jazeera · Aug 11, 2024

Sugar Prices Pressured on Optimism Over India's Sugar Crop

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) on Friday closed down -0.09 (-0.48%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) closed down -0.60 (-0.11%). Sugar prices Friday fell back from 1-week highs and posted moderate losses on optimism that above-average monsoon rains in India will lead to a...

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Sugar Prices Give Up Early Gains on Ample Monsoon Rain in India

October NY world sugar #11 (SBV24 ) today is down -0.12 (-0.65%), and Oct London ICE white sugar #5 (SWV24 ) is down -0.80 (-0.15%). Sugar prices today fell back from 1-week highs and turned lower on optimism that above-average monsoon rains in India will lead to a bumper sugar...

Barchart · Aug 9, 2024

Thailand's Progressive Party Reforms Under New Name

Thailand's Move Forward Party rebrands as People's Party, vows to continue advocating for reforms despite court ruling. International concern over impact o...

Top News · Aug 9, 2024

Brit who vanished after trip to Thailand 'found safe' after desperate search

Simon Robinson has been in touch with his family after he was reported missing following a solo getaway

Evening Standard · Aug 9, 2024

Thailand’s disbanded opposition party relaunches under new name, leader

Move Forward Party has been renamed the People’s Party, the largest in parliament, and has promised to advance reforms.

Al Jazeera · Aug 9, 2024