Thailand and Cambodia to Sign New Border Peace Deal at ASEAN Summit Following Progress in JBC and GBC Talks
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Thailand and Cambodia are expected to sign a new “Thai-Cambodian Relations Declaration” at the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia on October 25, following…
The Constitutional Court of Thailand has ruled that the Extradition Act of 2008 is constitutional, rejecting She Zhijiang’s challenge and allowing his extradition to China to proceed.
Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong has resigned amid allegations linking him to international scam operations, which he has vehemently denied and pledged to legally challenge.
People’s Party MPs have voiced renewed concern that political interference and the return of former officials could compromise the investigation into the Social Security Office’s controversial #SKYY9 building purchase, which has been criticized for overpayment and lack of transparency.
Thailand’s parliamentary committee is investigating Prince Holding Group founder Chen Zhi for alleged assets in the country, amid global sanctions and concerns over links to international scam networks.
Thailand’s public hospitals are facing a growing financial crisis, with funding shortfalls from the NHSO threatening patient care and the sustainability of the healthcare system.
The Criminal Court has cleared Tanwarin Sukkhapisit, a former Future Forward Party MP, of wrongdoing in a case over shareholding in media companies, ruling that there was no intent to violate election laws.
The Royal Thai Police are intensifying a nationwide crackdown on cybercrime and scam networks, targeting operations linked to Cambodia while stepping up efforts to prevent human trafficking.
Thailand and its international partners secured an overwhelming victory at the 151st IPU Assembly as their resolution on transnational organized crime, cybercrime, and hybrid threats to democracy and human security was adopted as the assembly’s sole emergency item.
October 22, 2025 Political News Former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced her resignation as leader of the Pheu Thai Party, describing the move as the first step in a complete overhaul of the party’s structure and strategy ahead of the…
Parliament approved the Amnesty Bill in its third reading, excluding those charged with lese-majeste from receiving amnesty while adding a new clause allowing offenders under 18 to undergo rehabilitation instead of prosecution.
The Finance Ministry has introduced a series of tax and spending measures to boost domestic tourism, support hotels and attractions, and stimulate economic activity in secondary cities through the end of 2025 and into 2026.
Thailand’s economy faces potential impacts from U.S. tariffs and baht volatility, prompting the Bank of Thailand and FTI to discuss measures supporting SMEs, stabilizing currency, and boosting industrial competitiveness.
Deputy Prime Minister and Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompao denied that the Ministry of Agriculture authorized the use of its helicopters for influencer Guntouch, amid scrutiny over his state contracts, project access, and controversial border activities.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong to submit a report on alleged links to regional scam networks, while Deputy Prime Minister Thammanat Prompao denies any involvement.
The Thai government is intensifying its nationwide crackdown on scam centers and online crimes, treating the issue as a national priority, with support from the United States to help track and dismantle scam networks.
PM Anutin hints that parliament may be dissolved ahead of January 31, 2026 deadline. Parliament is to open on December 12, 2025 and dissolution can happen by Dec 11
More economic stimulus measures are set to be decided at Cabinet meeting as govt. drums up support ahead of polls
The Thai government has reassured the public that upcoming Thailand-Cambodia border negotiations under the Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) and related meetings will not compromise the country’s territory, countering misinformation spread by ultranationalists and far-right groups.
The People’s Party has submitted an anti-SLAPP law to Parliament to protect citizens from strategic lawsuits that aim to silence public participation, highlighting Thailand’s record of targeting women and human rights defenders.
Rising violence in Thailand’s southernmost provinces, with over 23,000 incidents and nearly 8,000 deaths since 2004, has prompted the Internal Security Operations Command to consider requesting the Cabinet to reinstate the emergency decree in certain districts.
Thailand’s Senate approved two new Election Commissioners on October 20 despite concerns over a potential conflict of interest linked to an ongoing probe into 138 senators.
Sino-Thai Engineering, HTR, and Prince International have taken legal action against Bangkok MPs Suphanat Minchaiynunt and Rukchanok Srinork over social media posts falsely linking their companies to alleged scam operations at Sino-Thai Tower.
In politics there are no permanent friends or enemies, and it was evident during a meeting of PM Antuin and former massage king and politician Chuwit Kamolvisit.
People’s Party comes out to warn PM Anutin to push for the senators to not appoint new members of Election Commission
Thirty-two human rights organisations have issued a joint statement urging authorities, state agencies, and the media to stop hate speech and intimidation against Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, reaffirming support for her work as a long-standing human rights defender.