Story Archive

In Thailand’s Deep South, farmers fight to restore vanishing paddy fields

2024-07-12

A grassroots movement is replanting abandoned fields and working to preserve local culture.

Rights groups call on Thailand not to extradite Vietnamese activist

2024-07-11

Y Quynh Bdap, an indigenous Ede, faces torture if returned, says Amnesty International.

Thai EC announces senators to replace junta-appointed members

2024-07-10

Selected under a new system, these lawmakers will not have power to vote for prime minister.

Controversy erupts over proposed Thai national park boundary adjustment

2024-07-09

Conservationists, residents clash over resolution to convert thousands of acres of protected forests into farmland.

Malaysia appoints former national security chief to broker Thai peace talks

2024-07-05

Govt hopes Mohd Rabin Basir will play “a more effective role” in accelerating negotiations.

Thai business sector warns of job losses, inflation tied to wage hike

2024-07-03

Minimum daily pay will increase to 400 baht on Oct. 1 despite warnings from chambers, others.

Thailand, Myanmar sign agreement on extradition of criminal suspects

2024-07-03

Myanmar did not request the return of draft-dodgers, Thai police said.

2 suspects arrested after car bombing in Thai Deep South

2024-07-01

One of the suspects is a civil engineer working for a government office in Yala province, officials said.