The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Thailand school shooting toll rises to nine after 12-year-old dies, police say

Teenage girl treated in hospital after Friday’s school shooting has died, police say

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9

Down with the death penalty?

A series of grisly murders has reignited one of the country's most enduring and divisive public debates: whether the death penalty remains necessary to protect society or whether the justice system should instead focus on improving law enforcement, rehabilitation and post-release supervision.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Thailand rejects UN envoy's report on Cambodia

Thailand has expressed deep disappointment with a recent United Nations report on Cambodia that criticised Thailand, saying it exceeded its mandate and lacked balance.

Bangkok Post · Aug 8

Harnessing the power of big data

The cabinet passed a resolution on July 27 acknowledging a draft of efforts to drive data utilisation or the National Big Data Strategic Plan 2025-27, aiming to turn Thailand into a "data-driven nation".

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

War Elephants on brink of last four

Thailand need only a draw to confirm their place in the semi-finals of the Asean Hyundai Cup 2026 as they take on Myanmar in the last match of Group B at Rajamangala National Stadium on Saturday night.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Tax breaks to lure carmakers

The Finance Ministry plans to introduce tax incentives by September to encourage foreign carmakers to establish production facilities in Thailand and increase the use of locally made components.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Massive flight cuts hit Thai regional status

Thailand's regional ranking for airline seats fell to No.3 for the second consecutive month due to massive flight cuts, with Vietnam claiming No.2 as demand grows.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Slimming down the state

The government is attempting what many administrations before it have promised but ultimately failed to achieve: shrinking the country's sprawling bureaucracy.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

SET executives upbeat on renewed investor confidence

Thailand's stock market is regaining momentum as foreign investors return, supported by stronger capital inflows, improving economic fundamentals and new investment themes, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

Bangkok Post · Aug 7

Asian bourses steady as investors weigh data

Asian stocks posted mixed trade at the end of the week, as tech shares in South Korea advanced even as investors weighed a cooling, AI-fuelled semiconductor rally, rising oil prices due to Middle East tensions, and upcoming US jobs data.

Bangkok Post · Aug 7