The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

NBTC mulls regulation of OTT platforms

The chairman of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is considering the possible supervision of over-the-top (OTT) platforms in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Only the young can change Thailand

If the past two decades of Thai politics has been about populism and colour-coded conflicts between the yellow-shirted pro-establishment forces against the red shirts aligned with ousted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, the foreseeable future will likely be about structural reforms and a generational clash between the age-old established centres…

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Southern independence referendum movement watched

Security agencies are keeping a close watch on a group that has called for a public referendum on the independence of “Patani State” from Thailand, because doing so is tantamount to an act of separatism and unlawful, says the deputy commander of the 4th Army Region.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Family worry about Thaksin's return

The Shinawatra family wants fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to postpone his return from exile to Thailand, according to a source.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Phuket hits last lap in bid for Expo 2028

Many Thais are crossing their fingers in the hope that Phuket is selected to host the Specialised Expo 2028, as the final presentation and vote draws near.

Bangkok Post · Jun 8, 2023

Canada loosens visa rule

Thailand is among 13 countries newly added to Canada's electronic travel authorisation (eTA) programme by its Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser, the North American country announced on Wednesday.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Japanese data centres expand into Thailand

Two Japan-based data centre providers have invested US$164 million (5.5 billion baht) in Thailand to build and expand data centres, cashing in on the trend of digital transformation and the exponential growth of cloud computing.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

Kin fret about Thaksin's return

The Shinawatra family wants fugitive former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to postpone his return from exile to Thailand, according to a source.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

TKC targets Thai smart city development

SET-listed digital solutions provider Turnkey Communication Services (TKC) is joining forces with three European technology companies to tap smart building and smart city development in Thailand, in line with the government's digital transformation roadmap.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023

CPN launches sustainable tourism initiative with TAT

Central Pattana Plc (CPN), the real estate developer and operator of Central malls, has partnered with the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) to promote sustainable tourism in Thailand's second-tier cities and foster prosperity within local communities.

Bangkok Post · Jun 7, 2023