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Myanmar leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing received a red-carpet treatment as he began an official visit to Thailand on Thursday, part of efforts by Bangkok to push for re-engagement between its war-torn neighbour and Asean.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader

Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar.

Euronews · Aug 6

Leader of Myanmar's military-backed government arrives in Thailand seeking political legitimacy

The leader of Myanmar's military-backed government has arrived in Thailand on an official visit

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Rising yen set to boost Japanese tourism

A stronger yen as a result of US-Japan currency interventions could incentivise more Japanese to travel overseas, especially to short-haul destinations such as Thailand, while Thai travellers should not be discouraged from visiting Japan, according to tourism operators.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Bankers warn deliberate defaulters

The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) has warned that deliberate loan defaulters could face legal action and may be barred from obtaining credit in the future.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Dinosaur fossils unearthed

More than 100 dinosaur fossil fragments estimated to be over 130 million years old have been found in Chaiyaphum, raising hopes of identifying one of Thailand's oldest known carnivorous dinosaurs.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Rail ties with Russia advance

Thailand and Russia have pledged to strengthen railway ties after transport officials from both countries met in Moscow on Wednesday to discuss technology cooperation, skills development and research partnerships.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Interpol alert leads to arrest of Swedish woman

PHUKET: A Swedish woman wanted under an Interpol Red Notice for fraud was arrested after hiding in Thailand while evading prosecution over a call centre scam that caused losses exceeding 60 million baht, police said.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Why Thailand must rethink growth strategy

It is an undeniable fact that the Thai economy needs to transform. Thai people cannot survive on GDP growth of just 2-3%. This is not because the country needs rapid growth to improve living standards or remain economically competitive with its neighbours. It is because it needs growth to service…

Bangkok Post · Aug 5

Rehab the real issue

After every gruesome murder, the debate over capital punishment returns.

Bangkok Post · Aug 5