PM reaffirms Thailand’s commitment to sovereignty and national interest

PM Paetongtarn vows to uphold Thai sovereignty and national interest amid rising Thai-Cambodian border tensions. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has reiterated that her government is not complacent about the ongoing situation …

Former senior monk returns to Thailand after 7 years to face temple fund corruption charges

Former senior monk Phra Phrom Methee returns from Germany to face charges in temple fund scandal after seven years in exile. BANGKOK, Thailand – Phra Jamnong Dhammachari, better known as former Phra Phrom Methee, returned to Thailand Thursday morning after …

Candidate for Bank of Thailand chief backs aggressive rate cuts

PUBLISHED : 6 Jun 2025 at 07:25 Thailand should be more aggressive in cutting borrowing costs given its bleak growth outlook and subdued inflation, according to Somprawin Manprasert, one of the candidates seeking to become the Bank of Thailand’s new …

Myanmar among 12 countries listed in US travel ban; Protest in northern Thailand against cross-border pollution

Myanmar among 12 countries listed in US travel ban U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday fully restricting the entry of nationals from 12 countries, citing risks to national security. The countries listed by the White House are …

World : Top News Headlines In Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: June 6, 2025

CAMBODIA 1.BUILDING GREEN, SUSTAINABLE NATION -- FRESH NEWS King Norodom Sihamoni urged the nation to support the Ministry of Environment in building a greener and more sustainable country. He advised the public to support the government’s motto “Clean …

Four candidates confirm applications for Bank of Thailand Governor

BANGKOK : A university dean, a board member at the state planning agency and the head of a state bank are among the seven candidates to Thailand's next central bank governor, with the selection committee to prepare a shortlist over the next month. By …

Red Bull Heir in Thailand Shifts $1.1B Stake to Trust Firm, Signaling Major Financial Move

Chalerm Yoovidhya, the heir to the Red Bull energy drink empire, has made a significant financial maneuver, transferring his 2% stake in the company—valued at approximately $1.1 billion—to a trust firm based in Geneva. This strategic move, documented in an …

Hua Hin: Thailand’s coastal gem and a blueprint for tourism

HUA HIN, 6 JUNE 2025: Tucked away on the Gulf of Thailand, just a few hours from Bangkok, Hua Hin remains one of the kingdom’s most alluring coastal towns — a sanctuary where timeless elegance meets serene simplicity.  My recent stay in Hua Hin, beginning …

WATCH: Hungry elephant raids grocery store shelves in Thailand

Gunkul says Thailand lags power peers

Losing appeal among foreign investors PUBLISHED : 6 Jun 2025 at 05:56 Thailand is likely to lose its allure when it comes to attracting foreign investors as it lags behind neighbouring countries in managing long-term power supply, says SET-listed Gunkul …