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A group of Thai economists have launched a signature campaign to rally support for the Bank of Thailand and its governor, Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput, in the light of ongoing disputes with…

The House Committee on State Security and Border Affairs will investigate reports that convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra held talks with anti-military junta groups in Myanmar. The committee will…

Pling Island and the coral reefs around Sirinart National Park in Phuket will be temporarily closed due to extensive coral bleaching caused by rising seawater temperatures. The Department of National…

A village leader and the head of a local government organization were shot and killed in Nongchik district in the southern province of Pattani yesterday. Three other people, including a woman, were hurt and taken to Pattani Hospital.

Outgoing Vice Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangkhetkeow is among the five Thai recipients of the spring decorations from the Imperial Palace this week, according to an informed diplomatic source. He will…

Government spokesman Chai Wacharonke admitted today that he was approached to take on a different political role, but refused to reveal the details. He also denied widespread reports that Prime…

The scandal ridden ‘rice pledging’ scheme is trending on social media again in Thailand, following Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai’s much criticised eating of decade-old rice, from the Yingluck government…

The latest cabinet decision includes fixing the maximum price of diesel at Bt33/litre, reducing electricity cost by 19.05 satang per unit for households using…

Thai police preventing human trafficking arrested an American who evaded a 25-year prison sentence in the United States for kidnapping, sex trafficking, and other crimes, officers confirmed. Selva Delano…

The new Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said today that he is not worried over reports of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra meeting with representatives of Myanmar’s opposition groups. Thaksin acted…