Tensions Rise After Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

Thailand and Cambodia fought fierce border battles from 24–29 July 2025 over disputed territory and temples. After five days of clashes that killed at least 35–38 people and displaced over 300,000 civilians, leaders met in Malaysia’s Putrajaya (with U.S. and Chinese participation) and agreed on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire to begin at midnight on 28 July. [...]

Thailand’s Property Crisis Threatens Homes And Jobs

Thailand’s property sector is facing a serious crisis due to high household debt and tight bank lending. Debt is at 90% of GDP, with many housing loans close to default. Weak economic growth and cautious banks have caused fewer home sales and delays in property transfers. Developers struggle with cash flow and bond repayments, risking [...]

Thai Authorities Exploit Myanmar Refugees

Thai authorities are mistreating Myanmar nationals who fled to escape conflict and military rule. In towns like Mae Sot, near the border, police often stop, threaten, and demand bribes from them. Many are forced to pay for unofficial “police cards” to avoid arrest, but even those do not guarantee safety. Some who paid bribes were [...]

Thailand Tightens Cannabis Rules To Limit Use

Thailand has changed its cannabis policy, now allowing cannabis use only for medical purposes. As of June 2025, buyers must show a doctor’s prescription to get cannabis, and licensed shops must follow strict rules. These include keeping sales records, undergoing inspections, and not advertising or selling online. The public health minister said the goal is [...]

Thai PM Faces Protests Over Leaked Call With Hun Sen

Thousands of people in Bangkok protested against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. In the call, she called Hun Sen “uncle” and criticized a Thai military commander. Many Thais saw this as unprofessional and a threat to national pride. Though Paetongtarn apologized, she defended it as [...]

Thai PM Faces Backlash Over Leaked Call On Border Dispute

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra is under pressure to resign after a leaked phone call with Cambodia’s former leader, Hun Sen. In the call, she appeared to criticize Thailand’s military over a border clash that killed a Cambodian soldier. The call sparked public anger and political turmoil, as a major party withdrew from her ruling [...]

Border Tensions Rise Between Thailand And Cambodia

Cambodia has threatened to stop importing fruit and vegetables from Thailand if border restrictions are not lifted within 24 hours. This comes after a deadly clash between soldiers from both countries in a disputed border area called the Emerald Triangle. A Cambodian soldier was killed during the fight. Both armies said they acted in self-defense [...]

Thailand’s COVID-19 Cases Peak; Flu Vaccination Expanded

Thailand’s COVID-19 infections have peaked for 2025, with cases expected to decline steadily, said Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsuthin. Despite improvement, he urged continued caution, especially for high-risk groups like the elderly and those with underlying health conditions. Over 65,000 new COVID-19 cases were reported in one week, mostly among people aged 20-39. The rainy [...]

Covid-19 Cases Surge Again In Thailand

Thailand reported 52,917 new COVID-19 cases and four deaths between May 18 and 24, with Bangkok, Chonburi, and Samut Prakan among the hardest-hit provinces. The dominant JN.1 variant, while less severe, continues to spread rapidly. The Department of Disease Control (DDC) urged the public to take precautions, especially during the rainy season and school term, [...]

Thailand’s Ongoing Poverty Challenge

Thailand has made significant progress in reducing poverty, halving its multidimensional poverty rate since 2015. However, a new Office of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) report highlights that 6.13 million people still live in multidimensional poverty, and 1.35 million face both financial hardship and poor living conditions. Alarmingly, around 24 million Thais, [...]

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