Politics of Thailand — 9 Latest News (Daily)

Apr 24

#HeatAlert . Today could be the hottest day. The forecast predicts highs of 43°C in the North and 40°C in Bangkok. Stay hydrated!

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : More than 5 million senior citizens still need to work to earn a living and most of them do not have formal education ... Show more

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Apr 25

Thai Banks Cut Rate for Some Borrowers After Pressure From PM: Thailand’s biggest commercial banks agreed to temporarily lower borrowing costs for vulnerable ...

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Apr 23

Thailand to replace military-appointed Senate, reduce its powers: Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to select a new slate of senators who will no ...

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Apr 23

Thailand Plans for First Post-Coup Senate Election, Referendum: Thailand will start the process to elect new senators next month, in an exercise that will make ...

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Apr 23

Thailand's $13.5 billion digital wallet stimulus policy was given cabinet approval, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said, clearing another hurdle for the ...

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Apr 23

Thai PM asks top banks to lower interest rates to help economy: Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Tuesday said he had asked the country's four ...

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Apr 24

Thai c.bank minutes show economy expanding, uncertainty remains: Thailand's economy is projected to grow at a faster pace in 2024 than 2023 supported by private ...

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Apr 24

Myanmar rebel group says it withdraws from key town on Thai border: A Myanmar rebel group has withdrawn its troops from a town along the Thai border following a ...

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : The Meteorological Department forecast is for extremely hot weather in the North, the Northeast, the Central Plains and the East from Monday to Sunday ... Show more

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Apr 19

Thailand urges Myanmar’s junta to free Aung San Suu Kyi

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IN PICTURES: It’s scorching in Thailand with the heat index in Bangkok expected to rise above 52°C. A deadly heatwave is currently sweeping the kingdom and ... Show more

Heatstroke kills 30 in Thailand this year as kingdom bakes - CNA

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : Headaches, constipation and muscle cramps are the top three illnesses people suffer from during summer, according to the Department of Health ... Show more

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Apr 20

ABOUT POLITICS: Putting on a brave face Finding itself in the middle of dissolution proceedings, the main opposition Move Forward Party (MFP) needs plenty of ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Putting on a brave face

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Apr 24

US seeks to jail Binance founder Former crypto exchange boss Zhao faces sentencing for money laundering on April 30Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance ... Show more

Quick Glance: DOJ Calls for Binance Founder to Spend Three Years in Prison

The U.S. Department of Justice stated that Binance's founder, Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, should spend three years in prison for enabling the crypto exchange to violate federal laws on money laundering and sanctions.

Zhao pleaded guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, with the DOJ recommending a 36-month prison sentence and a $50 million fine.

Emphasizing the need for a significant punishment, the DOJ highlighted Zhao's financial gains from illegal activities and the importance of deterring others from similar actions.

The court will decide between incarceration and probation for Zhao, with his defense arguing against his knowledge of specific transactions and advocating for probation due to a lack of risk of repeat offenses.

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Apr 24

NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts National Vaccine Institute collaborates with government agencies to ensure equitable access to essential vaccines ... Show more

Bangkok Post - NVI Drives Local Vaccine Procurement Efforts

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Apr 17

Thailand, New Zealand to Resume Direct Flights, Elevate Ties: Thailand and New Zealand have agreed to resume direct flights after the pandemic shut air ...

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Apr 24

Central bank intervenes to steady bahtOfficial says currency is moving in line with peers after falling past 37 to the dollar earlier The Bank of Thailand ... Show more

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Apr 23

Teachers, students to share school toilets In a major change of policy, teachers and students will share the same toilets at all schools under the Office of ... Show more

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Apr 23

‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM Embattled deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his malfeasance complaint against Prime ... Show more

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : After seven months of mediocre performance, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is going to reshuffle his cabinet. #opinion #Thailand #politics #Srettha #PheuThai Full ... Show more

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Apr 21

#BangkokPost : The Defence Council has greenlighted a proposal authorising the prime minister to suspend top officers suspected of plotting a military coup ... Show more

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Apr 14

#BangkokPost : Paroled former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra said he hopes his sister Yingluck Shinawatra can return to the country this year ... Show more

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Apr 23

Lop Buri residents deny ‘harassing’ macaquesParks and wildlife officials say plan to relocate nuisance monkeys is proceeding Lop Buri residents are upset by ... Show more

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Apr 15

Weak economic growth prospects have taken a toll on Thai stocks, which have seen outflows of $1.9 billion since the start of 2024, weakening the baht ... Show more

Bank of Thailand ignores Srettha's pressure to cut interest rate - Nikkei Asia

Quick Glance: Bank of Thailand Resists Pressure Amid Economic Discussions

The Thai Prime Minister is urging the Bank of Thailand to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy.

Anticipating inflation growth, the central bank delegates baht-weakening issues to the government.

During a meeting to address the flagship stimulus program, the Prime Minister requested the presence of the Bank of Thailand's governor.

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Conflict in Myanmar: Fighting extends to Thailand's borders: The war in Myanmar between the military and rebels is no longer just a distant war for Thailand ...

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Apr 15

After an angry outburst in a restaurant: police arrest AfD politician in Thailand

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Quick Glance: Alleged Thailand Island Incident: AfD Politician Briefly Detained by Police

Niels Foitzik, AfD candidate, caused police interventions in Thailand.

Foitzik denies drug use, claims health issues during incidents.

Internal power struggles within Stuttgart AfD before local elections.

Stuttgart AfD candidates oppose 'Seebrücke' and have extremist ties.

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Apr 12

Myanmar Rebels Take Key Trading Town, but Counteroffensive Looms: The fall of Myawaddy, on the Thai border, was one of the most significant gains by resistance ...

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Apr 23

Taylor Swift Effect: Kim Kardashian loses 500,000 followers after diss track 'thanK you aIMee'

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Apr 12

PromptPay usage hits record high in 2023 Financial transactions via PromptPay, Thailand’s national electronic payment platform, tallied a new high last year ... Show more

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Apr 15

Rebels raise flag at seized Myanmar base, commander confident of retaining control

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Apr 12

Thailand taking the offensive over the origin of Muay Thai: BANGKOK -- Thailand is stepping up the promotion of its traditional form of boxing, Muay Thai ...

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Apr 25

Morning Bid: Japan's FX no-show, Meta plunges: A look at the day ahead in Asian markets.

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Quick Glance: Market Volatility in Asia: Impact of Meta's Losses

The depreciation of Asian currencies against the U.S. dollar and potential actions by monetary authorities are at the forefront of Asian markets.

Post-market gains from U.S. tech giant Meta could impact Asian markets as shares dropped by 10% after trading hours.

Concerns surrounding currencies are escalating as the dollar breached 155.00 yen on Wednesday without any indication of intervention from Japanese authorities. Will Tokyo take action?

Given the current environment that led to a rare joint statement on exchange rates from the United States, Japan, and South Korea this month, no possibilities can be ruled out.

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Apr 14

#BangkokPost : More Thai males will join the army voluntarily during the conscription season this year compared to last year, an assistant army spokesperson announced ... Show more

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Apr 20

About 1,300 people flee from Myanmar to Thailand after clashes in key border town

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Quick Glance: Refugees Flee Violence in Southeastern Myanmar

Thousands of people from Myanmar’s Kayin (Karen) State have fled to Thailand to escape the fighting between the junta and ethnic Karen troops.

The Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) captured the last military outpost in Myawaddy, leading to retreat and reinforcement by junta forces.

The battles intensified, causing an influx of refugees crossing the Moei River into Thailand, with Thai authorities offering humanitarian aid.

Thailand is fortifying its border defenses and providing assistance to refugees as the situation remains tense along the border.

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : As the Upper House's term ends on May 10, some Senate committees have decided to embark on extravagant overseas trips ... Show more

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Apr 22

Bank of Thailand could adjust rates if outlook shifts: deputy governor: WASHINGTON/BANGKOK (Reuters) -- Thailand's central bank, under pressure from ...

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Apr 24

PM Hasina lands for 6-day visitBangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Wednesday for a six-day official visit at the ... Show more

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Apr 23

Rest in peace. Celeste "Bing" Velasco, the mother of Chesca Garcia-Kramer and Patrick Garcia, passed away on Saturday, April 20 at the age of 70 due to a ... Show more

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CNA Apr 20

What we know so far about the killing of a Singaporean woman in Spain: Audrey Fang's body was found with 30 stab wounds in the small Spanish town of Abanilla ...

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Apr 15

#BangkokPost : Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said he would welcome former premier Yingluck Shinawatra and others convicted for political reasons home on condition ... Show more

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Apr 18

Red Shirt Leader’s Return Sparks Hope for Democratic Renewal in Thailand: Can the return of exiled politicians ignite hope for Thai democracy and reshape its ...

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : The Move Forward Party (MFP) has suggested the government revise the conditions for the 10,000-baht digital wallet scheme so that it benefits small ... Show more

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Apr 12

#BangkokPost : The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the ... Show more

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Apr 09

#BangkokPost : Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin told Reuters now is a good time to open talks with Myanmar as the military regime that seized power in a 2021 coup ... Show more

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Apr 23

Dept vows to end macaque menace 'soon' The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will start relocating macaques which have laid siege ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Dept vows to end macaque menace "soon"

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Apr 18

#BangkokPost : The purpose of this article is to educate the public about the real issue of the digital wallet scheme. The issue is not "HOW to get the 500 ... Show more

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CNA Apr 24

Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites: BANGKOK: Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday (Apr 24) ...

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Apr 21

Life Along the Thai-Myanmar Frontier: The border town of Myawaddy has now fallen and ethnic rebels want negotiations with the Thai government.

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Apr 09

Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border Officials of the military regime have fled the eastern town of Myawaddy on the Thai-Myanmar border in ... Show more

Myanmar military faces humiliating rout on Thai border - Nikkei Asia

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Apr 20

Chiang Mai national park reports presence of Himalayan giant honey bee, the world's largest

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Apr 22

#BangkokPost : Move Forward MP Tunyawaj Kamolwongwat welcomes the landmark Marriage Equality Act but says the fight isn't over. #lifestyle #LGBTQ #marry #law Bangkok Post - At the end of the rainbow

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Apr 24

China’s durian output to quadruple in 2024, processing poised to permeate with demand ‘on a rapid rise’

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Apr 22

China woman, pushed off cliff in Thailand by husband, meets rescuers 5 years later

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thedailystar.net Apr 24

Extreme heat scorches SE Asia: Extreme heat scorched parts of South and Southeast Asia yesterday, prompting schools across the Philippines to suspend classes and ...

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Apr 15

#BangkokPost : Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Monday reiterated his confidence the government is moving in the right direction with the 500-billion-baht digital ... Show more

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Apr 19

Bad loans set to surge at banks in Q1 The banking sector is poised for higher non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter this year ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Bad loans set to surge at banks in Q1

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Apr 25

Soaring temperatures prompt suspension of classes in Philippines : Soaring temperatures in South and Southeast Asia on Wednesday (Apr 24) affected millions ...

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Apr 13

Hot Songkran weekend ahead Scorching heat is expected over the Songkran Thai New Year holiday that wraps up on Monday Surajit Jit-areerat from the ... Show more

Bangkok Post - Locals test positive for cadmium

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Apr 09

#BangkokPost : Paroled Thaksin Shinawatra was using aqua dumbbells for medically-advised physical therapy in a photo showing him in a swimming pool with his ... Show more

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Apr 25

Myanmar junta has reclaimed a key base in the eastern city of Myawaddy after it fell to the Karen National Liberation Army last week ... Show more

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Apr 14

#BangkokPost : The outcome of the Royal Thai Navy's (RTN) internal investigation into the sinking of the HTMS Sukhothai may draw the final curtain on one of the ... Show more

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Apr 22

Vietnam police arrest National Assembly chairman's assistant: Police in Vietnam have arrested Pham Thai Ha, an assistant of the country's National Assembly ...

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Apr 14

#BangkokPost : Only three provinces in the North and the Northeast were blanketed with red levels of PM2.5 while most parts of the country had good air on Sunday ... Show more

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Apr 22

Thailand pitches to host Formula One race to bolster tourism: Thailand is staking claim to host a Formula One race, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching ...

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Apr 20

Clashes break out at Thai-Myanmar border between soldiers, armed groups: Thai police say the latest violence was triggered when Karen groups launched an attack ...

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Apr 09

Anticipation: The Bloomberg Open, Asia Edition: Good morning. Treasuries rise ahead of US inflation. New Zealand and Thailand are set to hold ...

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Apr 21

If you're up early in the morning, look out for the Lyrids. 🌌💫☄️

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Apr 16

#BangkokPost : Nineteen provinces in the North and the Northeast were shrouded with slightly unsafe levels of fine dust but no “red” levels of air pollution were ... Show more

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Apr 18

Will Move Forward join Thailand's graveyard of political parties?: BANGKOK -- When Sitanan Sirisuwa voted for the first time at last May's Thai general ...

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Apr 18

A Hong Kong lawmaker has questioned how a government film subsidy fund vetted projects, citing “views” that the scheme had backed movies promoting “soft ... Show more

HK should fund films that tell 'good HK stories' - lawmaker

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Apr 09

Thai PM says sensitive issues at play in Myanmar dialogue, must address all sides

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Apr 21

Transgender Thai beauty queens shock army by turning up for military service, striking good looks stun social media

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Apr 23

💣 Thailand offers to mediate in #Myanmar conflict, urges ASEAN involvement amid violence ⬇️

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Apr 11

#BangkokPost : The Bank of Thailand is expected to start cutting the policy rate before mid-year as inflationary pressure has eased ... Show more

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Apr 10

Thai central bank holds key rate, defies government calls for cuts: Thailand's central bank left its key interest rate unchanged for a third straight meeting on ...

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Apr 22

Chinese Warships in Cambodia Fuel Fresh Concerns as Wang Visits: China’s top diplomat has pledged to further boost security ties with Cambodia during a visit ...

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Apr 12

Govt seeks legal counsel on loan for wallet handout The government will ask the Council of State to verify the legality of its plan to borrow 172 ... Show more

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Apr 12

#BangkokPost : People have started travelling upcountry ahead of the Songkran holiday amid concerns from road safety advocates over increases in road accidents outside ... Show more

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Apr 11

#BangkokPost : Paetongtarn Shinawatra, leader of the Pheu Thai Party and deputy chair of the National Soft Power Strategy Committee ... Show more

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