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Thailand's ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra indicted for defaming monarchy

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was granted release on bail hours after he was formally indicted Tuesday on a charge of defaming the country's monarchy in one of several court cases that have unsteadied Thai politics.

France 24

Thailand has tried for years to solve its pollution problem. But 'haze season' always comes back

Thailand has tried for years to deal with its pollution problem

The Independent UK

Why four court cases could unleash a new crisis in Thai politics

Cases involving the prime minister as well as the leading opposition party are due to be heard on Tuesday.

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Pilots against foreigners in cockpits

The Thai Pilots Association is strongly against a government proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on foreign pilots flying with Thai carriers.

Bangkok Post

‘Thaksin won’t flee again,’ says PM

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not attempt to flee the country again in order to escape a lese-majeste case that has been brought against him, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Tuesday.

Bangkok Post

Thai court to hear ethics case calling for removal of PM

Judges accept petition seeking Srettha Thavisin’s removal over cabinet appointment of lawyer who did jail time.

Al Jazeera

PM wants F1 circuit near U-Tapao airport

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met Formula One organisers in Italy and said he hoped the construction of a Formula One racing circuit would start near U-Tapao airport in Rayong province in three or four years.

Bangkok Post

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No genocide taking place in Gaza, Israel tells UN’s top court – as it happened

Israel is appearing at international court of justice after South Africa asked it to urgently order end to assault on Rafah

The Guardian - AU

Pro-Cannabis Advocates Rally Against Thailand's Narcotic Relisting Plan

Pro-cannabis advocates in Thailand rally against government's plan to relist cannabis as a narcotic, citing concerns over regulation and economic impacts.

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Cannabis U-turn could bring protests, lawsuits

The government’s move to reclassify cannabis as a narcotic threatens to trigger street protests and lawsuits by owners of thousands of dispensaries that have sprung up across the country since decriminalisation two years ago.

Bangkok Post

PM: Cannabis to be relisted as a narcotic by year-end

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Wednesday said that cannabis would be relisted as a narcotic by the end of 2024.

Bangkok Post

Thailand extends visa-free entry to Indians till November 11

In a bid to rejuvenate Thailand's tourism sector and bolster its economy, the cabinet has approved an extension of visa exemption programs for tourists from India and Taiwan. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced that tourists from these countries will be permitted to enter Thailand without a visa until November 11,…

The Times of India

‘Big Joke’ drops complaint against PM

Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn on Tuesday withdrew his complaint against Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin for suspending him, according to the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC)

Bangkok Post

PM wants F1 race in Bangkok

Thailand wants to host a Formula One event, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pitching Bangkok as a circuit for a street race that will help the nation’s status as a major tourism hub.

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Thailand’s top diplomat visits Myanmar border amid clashes, evacuations

Foreign Minister Parnpree arrives in Mae Sot to review measures to deal with people fleeing fighting across frontier.

The Guardian - UK

Blow for Myanmar’s military as rebels say hundreds have surrendered at key border town

Thailand PM says army is weakening after junta requests permission to land evacuation flight from Myawaddy across the border

Bangkok Post

Thailand leads push for 6-nation visa

Thailand is steering a plan for a joint-visa programme with six Asean countries that together hosted about 70 million tourists last year.

The Times of India

Thailand: Single-visa initiative targets long-haul travellers, promotes seamless ASEAN travel

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin of Thailand is spearheading an initiative to establish a joint-visa program with countries that collectively welcomed approximately 70 million tourists last year. This move is part of a broader effort to enhance Thailand's appeal to long-haul travellers who tend to spend more during their visits.

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Thai fish curry ranked world's worst

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said TasteAtlas' ranking of kaeng tai pla, a famous southern Thai curry made with fish entrails, as the "Worst Rated Food in the World" only showed the food preference of some people.

Al Jazeera

Thailand’s economy stumbles as Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia race ahead

Thai economy is falling far behind its Southeast Asian peers amid growing middle-income trap fears.

France 24

Thai PM Srettha Thavisin believes in a 'more democratic' future for Thailand

Srettha Thavisin became Thailand’s prime minister in August 2023, putting an end to nine years of the country’s military dominating its politics. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, the businessman-turned-politician said he "truly believes" the future of Thailand will be more democratic.

Bangkok Post

Srettha will not declare Chiang Mai a disaster zone

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has defended a decision not to designate Chiang Mai a disaster area despite it being blanketed by smog, saying he was trying to protect tourism.

International Business Times

Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Makes First Public Appearance Since Release: AFP

Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited a Bangkok temple Thursday in his first public appearance since being freed early from a jail sentence for graft and abuse of power.

The Guardian - AU

Anthony Albanese flatly denies claim Thai PM asked for slowing of fuel efficiency standards

According to Thai government Srettha Thavisin asked for new standards to be gradually implemented to protect exports

Al Jazeera

Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid grumbles from neighbours

City-state’s culture minister says grant given to pop icon ‘not anywhere as high as speculated’.

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