The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces

Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid going outdoors due to extreme heat.

Reuters · Apr 22, 2023

Summer storm warning for upper Thailand

Summer storms, thunderstorms, gusty winds, isolated hail and lightning are expected in upper Thailand from Sunday to Wednesday, the Meteorological Department warned on Saturday.

Bangkok Post · Apr 22, 2023

Activists Gather for Earth Day, Urge Action to Avoid ‘Dystopian’ Future

Climate change campaigners gathered outside Britain's parliament building ahead of Earth Day to urge action on global warming, while volunteers worldwide geared up to plant trees and clear trash to mark the 54th annual celebration of the environment. Earth Day this year, officially on Saturday, follows weeks of extreme weather…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 22, 2023

Prawit plugs reconciliation to end divisions

National reconciliation is the only solution to Thailand’s deep political polarisation, especially during the run-up to the May 14 general election, says Gen Prawit Wongsuwon, the leader and sole prime ministerial candidate of the Palang Pracharath Party (PPRP).

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

Vietnam accused of abducting blogger from Thailand

Human Rights Watch on Friday accused Vietnam of kidnapping a blogger critical of the communist government who was living as a refugee in Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

‘Instant Younger Results’

A interview with Ms. Caith, a successful entrepreneur from Paris, and the two renowned medical experts from Nida Esth' Medical Centre, Bangkok, Thailand

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

LUMA offers access to superior healthcare via Hi5 Health Insurance plans, in partnership with Samitivej Hospital

LUMA is an international leading insurance specialist offering health and travel insurance solutions to individuals, families and businesses in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, and other neighboring countries in Southeast Asia.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

Thailand urged to join India's boom

It is time Thailand and India expand their economic cooperation and bilateral relations, especially as the South Asian giant is at the forefront of the global economy, said Nagesh Singh, India's ambassador to Thailand.

Bangkok Post · Apr 21, 2023

Towie star quit Thailand show after it all 'got too much for him' say castmates

The cast that includes Chloe Brockett, Harry Derbidge, Junaid Ahmed and Saffron Lempriere all flew out to Thailand earlier this year to film the latest series of The Only Way is Essex

Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2023

Lowdown on the latest Covid variant XBB.1.16

Thailand recently reported 27 cases of the new Omicron sub-variant XBB.1.16, prompting authorities to monitor its transmission speed and the ease with which it can escape people's ability to handle the virus in the wake of months, if not years, of vaccines and herd immunity.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2023