Prabowo hosts Thailand’s three Shinawatra prime ministers in Jakarta
Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto hosted former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and his family at his private residence in South Jakarta on Wednesday, where...
Chinese-backed ore processing plant halted amid pollution concerns
KANCHANABURI — 9 July 2026, Authorities have ordered an immediate halt to construction of a Chinese-backed ore processing plant in Kanchanaburi after discovering the...
Activists rally outside Chinese embassy over river pollution
BANGKOK — 8 July 2026, activists gathered outside the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok to submit demands urging China to help address cross-border pollution and...
Bangkok backs EV charging push to reach net zero by 2050
Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has joined forces with the private sector to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure as part of its drive to...
Anutin warns low-profile ministers risk Cabinet dismissal
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul say poor public communication is partly to blame and warning ministers who fail to make...
Health Ministry tightens cannabis farm inspections nationwide
BANGKOK — 7 July 2026, Thailand's Ministry of Public Health has ordered stricter inspections of licensed cannabis cultivation sites nationwide, with provincial health offices...
Two hurts as protesters clash with police at China consulate
CHIANG MAI — 6 July 2026, tensions erupt in Chiang Mai after two protesters were injured after a clash with police outside the Chinese...
Thai police warn travellers over cannabis smuggling risk
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thai police have warned both Thai and foreign travellers against smuggling cannabis overseas, saying offenders could face severe penalties,...
Thailand targets Middle East with new Dubai air link
BANGKOK — 6 July 2026, Thailand is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the Middle East tourism market following the launch of...
Thailand plans standalone Sports Ministry by 2027
BANGKOK — 2 July 2026, Thailand is moving ahead with plans to establish a standalone Ministry of Sports, while merging tourism responsibilities with the...
