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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
last updated:
29 November, 2024
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Asia housing and property

Chinese investors advised to tread carefully in Thai property market amid scams

Foreign buyers face legal hurdles and scams, risking significant financial losses, according to Thai law firm.

Chiang Mai in northern Thailand has become a popular real estate investment hotspot for overseas investors. Photo: Shutterstock
Malaysia

Anwar’s ‘problematic’ appointment of Thaksin as adviser stuns Mahathir

Thaksin Shinawatra’s appointment took place during an official visit by Paetongtarn, the tycoon’s daughter and Thailand’s PM, to Malaysia.

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Religion

Naga, the mythical snake that protected Buddha yet poisoned a river

Often many-headed and called the King of Serpents, Naga is worshipped by Hindus and Buddhists, especially in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia

Thailand’s Thaksin to advise Malaysian PM on Asean chairmanship

The Thai billionaire, who has insisted that he’s retired from politics, is set to advise Malaysia’s prime minister in an informal capacity.

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Malaysia

Malaysia and Thailand seek to revive border area with bridge and rail upgrade

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim says both countries will work towards a comprehensive peace plan for their border region.

Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra speak in a joint press conference in Putrajaya on Monday. Photo: AFP
Crime

Thai teen, 14, stabs schoolmate to death in a fight

Adolescent violence is not rare in Thailand but fatal cases usually involve rival gangs of older students.

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Manchester United turn attention to South Asia in bid to discover new talent

Premier League club eyeing young players from India, Nepal, Thailand and United Arab Emirates.

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Fame and celebrity

Thai masseuse urges ‘fairness’ after new details emerge in singer’s death

An autopsy carried out on Chayada Prao-hom shows the singer’s death was not due to health complications from massage.

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Drugs

Shocking scenes in Bangkok as police bust over 120 in underwear ‘drug party’

Thirty-one suspects were found in possession of illegal narcotics such as crystal methamphetamine, Ecstasy and ketamine.

Police raid a party in downtown Bangkok, where hundreds of attendees, including three foreigners, were subjected to hours-long drug testing on December 8, 2024. Photo: Thonglor Police
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Thai doctors have been highlighting the risks of untrained masseuses following Chayada Prao-hom’s death.

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Why a Japanese spirit has been made with Thai rice for 600 years

Unlike sake, Okinawan spirit awamori is distilled, making it much more potent. To this day it is made with unpolished Thai long-grain rice.

The Okinawan speciality awamori, is a spirit made from Thai rice and distilled according to a 15th century Thai recipe. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia elections

Asian Angle | Thaksin’s return at Udon Thani election sparks play for national influence

The return of ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra turned a local election into a national political stage, aiming to motivate Pheu Thai’s voter base.

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Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives to face charges of insulting the monarchy at the Criminal Court in Bangkok, Thailand, on August 19. Photo: EPA-EFE
Singapore

Singapore jails man who attempted to rape Thai disco singer

The attack happened just hours after the victim and Yeo Zhuo Ping met for the first time in 2018.

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Swiss Air crew investigated for filming passengers’ ‘intimate acts’ on flight

A flight crew member recorded a video of the incident involving two passengers from a screen in the cockpit.

Australia

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China wife pushed off Thai cliff by husband says he demands US$4 million for divorce

Imprisoned husband demands substantial amount as compensation for ‘emotional and youth loss’.

A Chinese woman, pushed off a cliff in Thailand by her husband, says he is demanding US$4 million for their divorce. Photo: SCMP composite/The Paper
Electric & new energy vehicles

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The state-owned carmaker is ‘very optimistic’ about sales growth in the city as it introduces an SUV model with gull-wing doors.

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