In a colorful and emotional celebration, more than 300,000 people took to the streets of Bangkok today for the first Pride Parade held after Thailand passed its landmark Marriage Equality Act earlier this year. The event was attended by LGBTQ+ activists, celebrities, and members of Parliament. Thailand is now the first Southeast Asian nation to leg

Cambodia has announced an immediate suspension of fruit and vegetable imports from Thailand, along with a ban on Thai TV soap operas. The move comes amid rising tensions following a deadly border clash last month and the controversial leaked audio involving Thai leadership. Cambodian officials claim the measures are part of “national defense and

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued warnings for heavy monsoon rainfall over the next 72 hours, especially in the northeastern, eastern, and southern regions. Residents in flood-prone areas such as Ubon Ratchathani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Chanthaburi have been urged to remain vigilant. Authorities are preparing emergency shelters and sa

In an attempt to ease public anger, Prime Minister Paetongtarn made a surprise visit to military personnel stationed along the Thai-Cambodian border. The visit was seen as a public relations effort following criticism over the leaked audio suggesting secret agreements with Cambodian authorities. While speaking to troops, the PM affirmed Thailand’

Thailand’s fragile post-pandemic economic recovery could be derailed due to the current political crisis. The fiscal year 2026 budget bill—worth over 4 trillion baht (USD 115 billion)—has yet to pass the House of Representatives. If the government dissolves before its approval, major development projects and stimulus measures could be delayed