Thailand

Trump signs trade deals with Thailand, Cambodia as he oversees expanded ceasefire

October 26, 2025 12:20 pm

The expanded deal includes the release of 18 Cambodian soldiers held by Thailand and a phased removal of heavy weapons along the disputed frontier.

Born in aristocrat family, Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit remained grounded through charity, personal connections

October 25, 2025 12:23 pm

Born Sirikit Kitiyakara in 1932, into an aristocratic Bangkok family, the Queen Mother grew up during Thailand’s transition from absolute monarchy to a constitutional system.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit has died at age 93 

October 25, 2025 5:34 am

The Royal Household Bureau said she died in a hospital in Bangkok. Since Oct 17, she had been suffering from a blood infection, but despite her medical team’s efforts, her condition did not improve.

Trump to attend signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal: Recalling the conflict

October 14, 2025 4:18 pm

Malaysia, with a little assistance from the US president, had played an integral role in brokering the ceasefire after the two Southeast Asian neighbours witnessed a five-day deadly conflict in July over their shared 817 km land border.

Thailand's former PM Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one-year prison term for previous convictions

September 09, 2025 10:24 am

The court was investigating whether officials had mishandled his return to Thailand in 2023 to begin serving the sentences.

Thailand names Anutin Charnvirakul as new prime minister, third in two years

September 05, 2025 5:35 pm

Anutin Charnvirakul replaces Paetongtarn Shinawatra, who was ousted by the Constitutional Court last week for ethical violations linked to her handling of the border dispute with Cambodia.

Thai Parliament to vote on new PM as Thaksin departs for Dubai

September 05, 2025 12:32 pm

The parliamentary session comes amid fierce competition between Thaksin’s Pheu Thai Party and its former coalition partner, the Bhumjaithai Party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Beyond borders: Thailand celebrates with a Dagdusheth Ganpati, Japan says Konnichiwa to Bappa

September 01, 2025 7:56 pm

Visitors will witness a spectacle that is quintessentially Maharashtrian: Puneri Pathaks and traditional Marathi troupes performing against the stunning backdrop of Phuket’s shores, weaving Maharashtra’s vibrant traditions with Thailand’s timeless warmth.

How Thailand's youngest PM became the fourth in family to be removed by a Constitutional Court

August 29, 2025 6:00 pm

Paetongtarn, a political novice with no prior government experience, took power after her predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, was also expelled by the court.

Thai court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office over ethics breach, adding to list of family members ousted from power

August 29, 2025 5:01 pm

Paetongtarn, who was Thailand's youngest prime minister, becomes the sixth premier from or backed by the billionaire Shinawatra family to be removed by the military or judiciary.

In Photos: PM Modi visits Thailand; meet PM Shinawatra

April 03, 2025 11:01 pm

PM Narendra Mod arrived in Thailand to participate in the 6th BIMSTEC Summit, where, PM Modi inspected a guard of honour on his arrival at Don Mueang Airport, Bangkok, Thailand, April 3, 2025.

Thailand’s LGBTQ community celebrates historic step towards marriage equality

January 23, 2025 3:35 pm

Thailand creates history as marriage equality bill comes into effect, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates.

Blow to Thailand's janta appointed Senate, two Oppn parties to form ruling coaltion

May 15, 2023 2:43 pm

Thailand's two main opposition parties agreed on Monday to form a ruling coalition after they trounced in a weekend election military-backed rivals that have controlled government for nearly a decade

In photos: Massive fire breaks out in hotel complex in Cambodia

December 30, 2022 2:30 pm

Monkeys chomp away to glory at feast festival in central Thailand

November 27, 2022 7:01 pm

A meal fit for monkeys was served on Sunday at the annual Monkey Feast Festival in central Thailand.

Thailand erupts in protests as world leaders gather in Bangkok for APEC meet

November 18, 2022 2:08 pm

About 350 protesters gathered and clashed with police about 10 km (6 miles) from the venue where leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation group are meeting.

In pictures: Thailand's floating basket festival, a celebration of water Goddess

November 13, 2022 4:30 pm

Loy Krathong, also known as the Festival of Lights, is an annual festival celebrated with great fervour in Thailand. On this momentous day, people gather around lakes, rivers and canals to release krathongs and seek forgiveness for contaminating the water bodies, along with expressing gratitude to the goddess of water, Phra Mae Khongkha.

Grieving families cremate victims of day care mass shooting in Thailand

October 11, 2022 5:45 pm

On Oct 6, an ex-cop opened fire at a daycare centre in Thailand’s Uthai Sawan town, killing at least 36 people, including over 22 children.

Dussehra in Delhi to mourning in Thailand: Top photos from around the world this week

October 09, 2022 1:35 pm

From the devastation left behind by Hurricane Ian in Florida and Cuba, to a deadly stampede at an Indonesian soccer stadium, to a massacre at a daycare centre in Thailand, here is a look at some of the most compelling images from around the world in the past week

Thailand mourns, relatives bid goodbye to victims of day care attack

October 08, 2022 12:18 pm

Japanese carmaker Nissan showcases future technology

January 21, 2016 3:32 pm

Yokohama/Los Angles, Jan 21 (ANI): Japanese carmaker Nissan recently invited 59 journalists, bloggers and car club members from six countries in Asia and Oceania. As part of the Nissan 360 Asia and Oceania event, the guests visited the global headquarters of Nissan in Yokohama city. Participants from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, New Zealand and Australia joined together to experience what Nissan is all about. Starting from the Nismo Festival held at Fuji racetrack, where 35,000 Nissan race fans congregated at the foot of Mt Fuji. Nissan 360 event is aimed for the participants to get know and experience a wide perspective about the Nissan brand. The event's theme is "Discover Nissan" - Guests experienced firsthand new and future product and technology through the six-day-long program. Participants experienced Nissan heritage tours at the memorial cabinet in Japan's Zama city. The Nissan 360 event program has been designed to understand Nissan from all destinations - its past, present and future. Participants also received the state-of-the-art technology introduction in Nissan Advanced Technology Development Center. The test ride was the showcase of Nissan's latest and greatest vehicles for both road and track use as well as concept models that will soon hit the roads. The Nissan 360 event has received a very favorable reception from the participants. Nissan will to continue the event to communicate and promote to the motor fans.