Thailand 4 hours ago Thailand's new Senate selection process unfolds as candidates begin 'complicated' registration Thailand has officially begun the selection of new set of senators, a process that has become part of the ongoing war between progressives and conservatives.
Thailand 4 days ago Human rights group urges Thai government to halt forced repatriation of political dissidents Human Rights Watch, a human rights group, has called on the Thai government to cease the forced return of political dissidents to their authoritarian home countries.
Thailand 4 days ago Thai pro-cannabis advocates rally as government moves to recriminalize Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rallied at the health ministry in response to the prime minister's stated intention to recriminalize cannabis.
Thailand 5 days ago Thai PM orders investigation after monarchy reform activist died in prison Thailand Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom following a heart attack and a monthslong hunger strike.
Thailand 6 days ago Thai activist dies in prison after months of hunger strike for monarchy reform Netiporn Sanesangkhom, a 28-year-old Thai activist, died in prison after a hunger strike protesting the monarchy's role in Thailand, according to officials.
Drugs May 12 Police bust finds over 700 pounds of drugs inside Transformers statues The drugs originated in Cambodia and traveled through Thailand, intended for sale in more luxurious markets in neighboring areas such as Australia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia.
Thailand May 9 Massive chemical storage tank in Thailand catches fire, 1 dead, 4 injured In Thailand, a chemical storage tank caught fire, killing one person and injuring four others. The company that owns the tanks said it would compensate those affected.
Thailand May 8 Thailand's prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization The Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, reversing the country's legalization about two years ago.
Asia May 7 With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.
Thailand April 29 Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.