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Thailand May 8, 2024

Thailand's prime minister moves to outlaw marijuana 2 years after its decriminalization

The Prime Minister of Thailand on Wednesday announced plans to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic, reversing the country's legalization about two years ago.

Asia May 7, 2024

With monsoon season on horizon, coming weeks could prove critical for outcome of Burmese war

The low cloud cover of monsoon season in Burma means the junta's air force will be less powerful. Both the Burmese military and ethnic rebels want to make gains before the rains come.

Thailand April 29, 2024

Thailand's foreign minister abruptly resigns over dissatisfaction with Cabinet reshuffle

Thailand's foreign minister, Parnpree Bahiddha-Nugara, has resigned after being removed as one of the country's deputy prime ministers in a Cabinet reshuffle.

Asia April 15, 2024

Burmese rebels guard border town against junta attempt to reclaim it

A key town along the border between Thailand and Burma has been fought over by the Burmese military and the rebel forces, who recently captured it and have successfully defended it.

Thailand April 12, 2024

All about King Maha Vajiralongkorn: The world’s richest monarch

King Maha Vajiralongkorn is the wealthiest monarch in the world with between $30 and $45 billion to his name. The wealthy king has been married four times and has seven children.

Thailand April 12, 2024

Thai foreign minister urges Burma's military to avoid violent attack on border town its army lost

Thailand's foreign minister said on Friday that he urged Burma's military authorities to not respond violently to its army's loss of a trading town to guerrillas of the Karen National Union.

Thailand April 4, 2024

Death Island ferry fire: Terrified tourists leap into waters off Thailand: video

A ferry boat with more than 100 people caught fire in Thailand early Thursday, forcing some to jump overboard in fear while a rescue boat saved the remainder.

Thailand April 3, 2024

Thai wildlife officials to remove hundreds of monkeys from popular tourist spot

Wildlife officials in Thailand on Wednesday announced a plan to address the ongoing conflict between humans and monkeys in the central city of Lopburi.

Thailand April 2, 2024

Deputy chief of Thailand's national police surrenders for arrest on money laundering charge

Police Gen. Surachate Hakparn, a deputy chief of the national police force in Thailand, turned himself in on Tuesday after a warrant for his arrest was issued on money laundering charges.

Thailand March 29, 2024

Thai court acquits nearly 70 protesters who shut down Bangkok's airports in 2008

A Thai court has acquitted nearly 70 people of charges related to mass protests in 2008 that resulted in the shutdown of Bangkok's two airports, officials say.

Thailand March 27, 2024

Thailand's lower house approves bill to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand's lower house of Parliament overwhelmingly approved a marriage equality bill on Wednesday. The bill passed with the approval of 400 of the 415 members.