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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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, [...]
Songkran, Thailand's biggest and most important festival, takes place every year from April 13 to 15 to celebrate the Thai New Year and the close of the rice harvest season. While it's known for its massive water fights, the festival has deep spiritual roots, symbolizing purification and renewal. People splash water on each other, pour [...]
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake centered in Myanmar caused a devastating collapse of an under-construction 33-storey building in Chatuchak market, Bangkok, leaving 17 dead and dozens injured. The building, part of a project for the State Audit Office, Thailand, was a joint venture between China Railway Number 10 and Italian-Thai Development Plc. Despite being newly constructed, it [...]