The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

‘We’re starting a new era’: Thailand’s giant-killing MP Ice on her election upset

Rukchanok Srinork is a former pro-democracy activist who joined street protests against the military establishment

The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2023

Border troops forge closer bonds through sports event

Border security forces from Thailand, Cambodia and Laos have kicked off what is being billed as the first sporting event between them aimed at forging closer military ties.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Cybersecurity key to enhancing trust

With cyber-attacks becoming more frequent, sophisticated and severe globally, foreign investors now more than ever are seeking countries with strong cybersecurity frameworks to ensure the safety of their investments.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Abdulla takes triple jump gold, promises bigger things next month

Abdulla Aboobacker and Jyothi Yarraji won the men’s triple jump and women’s 200m gold respectively in the 26th National Federation Cup athletics championships and made the grade for the Asians to be held in Thailand, here on Thursday.

The Hindu · May 18, 2023

Tasco forecasts 8.3% gain in asphalt sales

Tipco Asphalt Plc (Tasco), Thailand's largest asphalt producer, expects its sales to grow by 8.3% this year to 1.3 million tonnes despite a global economic slowdown and possible delay in state spending related to the lengthy process required to set up a new government.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023

Leader of Thai opposition party that won election announces 8-party coalition plan to take power

The leader of the progressive opposition party that won a stunning victory in Thailand’s national election says eight parties have agreed to form a coalition government with him as prime minister

The Independent UK · May 18, 2023

Tourist plunges down open manhole in Sin City before getting lost in the sewer

Johnathan Vaimaona, 36, roamed the underground sewage system crying out for help for 'what felt like days' before finally hearing voices coming from above in Pattaya, Thailand

Daily Mirror · May 18, 2023

Thailand: Opposition Parties Meet for Tricky Coalition Talks

In closed-door negotiations, the liberal Move Forward Party and five other parties might struggle for consensus among each other on some issues, including Thailand’s strict lese majeste law.

The News Lens · May 18, 2023

Thailand's Move Forward confident it can muster support to form government

The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party that delivered a surprise victory in Thailand's election said on Thursday he was confident he could muster additional support from rivals to back his alliance and form a stable government.

Reuters · May 18, 2023

Future Energy Asia & Future Mobility Asia launch in Bangkok

DR. VEERAPAT KIATFUENGFOO DEPUTY PERMANENT SECRETARY, MINISTER OF ENERGY, KINGDOM OF THAILAND INAUGURATES FUTURE ENERGY ASIA AND FUTURE MOBILITY ASIA IN BANGKOK.

Bangkok Post · May 18, 2023