Thai nightclub fire kills 14, PM orders investigation Thailand's prime minister has ordered an investigation into a massive blaze that tore through a nightclub, killing at least 13 people. World • 05 Aug
Thailand legalises growing and consumption of marijuana Thailand legalised the growing of marijuana and its consumption in food and drinks today, the first Asian country to do so, with the aim of … World • 09 Jun
Bangkok on alert as 70,000 homes flooded in Thailand Thai authorities are taking action to protect parts of Bangkok from floodwaters that have already inundated 70,000 homes and killed six people in the country's … World • 28 Sep 21
Thai police deploy water cannon at Bangkok protest Thai police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets as they tried to stop protesters from marching on the office of Prime Minister PrayuthChan-ocha … Coronavirus • 18 Jul 21
Thai authorities rescue wild macaques smuggled in truck Thai wildlife authorities said they have rescued over 100 long-tailed macaques that were being illegally smuggled in the back of a pick-up truck, but more … News Lens • 29 May 21
Thailand close to completing huge floating solar farm Thailand is close to completing one the world's biggest hydro-floating solar hybrid projects on the surface of a dam, part of steps towards boosting renewable … News Lens • 20 Apr 21
Bangkok virus spike sparks alcohol ban, venue closures Alcohol sales are to be banned in restaurants in the Thai capital, Bangkok, from tomorrow, while entertainment venues will be shuttered across the country for … Coronavirus • 17 Apr 21
Thai PM interrupts event to spray journalists Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha left reporters stunned and amused yesterday when he interrupted his own news conference to spray them with hand sanitiser in … News Lens • 10 Mar 21
Elephants embrace Santa, coronavirus masks in Thailand Christmas and Thailand's love of elephants combined today when four of the giant creatures dressed as Santa turned up at a school just outside Bangkok, … World • 23 Dec 20
Tesco says conditions cleared for Asian business sale Retailer Tesco said today that all conditions had been satisfied for the $10.6 billion sale of its businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to CP Retail … Business • 09 Dec 20
Thai protesters target would-be coup makers Anti-government protesters in Thailand have called for an end to coups in the country as months of street protests fuel rumours of another military takeover. World • 27 Nov 20
Pool toys an iconic symbol of 'rubber duck revolution' Rubber ducks are quickly becoming a symbol of ongoing protests in Thailand after demonstrators used them as shields against the burning spray of police water … News Lens • 19 Nov 20
Thai police use water cannon against Bangkok protesters Police in Thailand have used water cannon against protesters in central Bangkok, as the pro-democracy activists defied an emergency decree banning gatherings for a second … World • 16 Oct 20
18 killed in Thailand bus-train collision At least 18 people were killed and more than 40 injured in Thailand when a freight train crashed into a bus taking passengers to a … Asia • 11 Oct 20
American to avoid jail over negative Thai hotel review An American expat in Thailand will avoid legal action and a potential prison sentence for posting a negative TripAdvisor hotel review after he reached a … World • 09 Oct 20
Rise in baby leatherback turtles amid coronavirus Thailand is seeing a record number of baby leatherback sea turtles hatching as popular tourist beaches in the country's south remain undisturbed amidst restrictions due … News Lens • 20 Apr 20
Tesco sells businesses in Thailand and Malaysia Tesco plans to return $6.6 billion to shareholders after it agreed to sell its supermarket businesses in Thailand and Malaysia to Charoen Pokphand Group as … Business • 09 Mar 20
Thai soldier kills 29 in rampage before being shot A Thai soldier angry over a land deal has shot dead at least 26 people, most of them in a shopping mall in the northeast … World • 09 Feb 20
At least 13 killed in shooting rampage by Thai soldier A Thai soldier killed at least thirteen people in a shooting rampage in the city of Nakhon Ratchasima in the northeast of Thailand and remains … World • 08 Feb 20
Thailand kicks off 2020 with plastic bag ban Thailand began the year with a ban on single-use plastic bags at major stores, continuing a campaign launched by the government and retailers towards a … World • 01 Jan 20
Thai killer sought for new murder after early release Thai police are hunting a convicted serial killer in connection with another murder months after he was released for good behaviour, authorities said. World • 17 Dec 19
Tesco reviews Thailand and Malaysia business Retailer Tesco has signalled a further retreat from its once lofty global ambitions by starting a review of its remaining Asian businesses, which could result … Business • 09 Dec 19
Pope Francis in Thailand at start of Asian tour Pope Francis has arrived in Thailand greeted by cheering faithful, the first leg of an Asian tour that will sweep in Japan and carry a … World • 20 Nov 19
Crystal meth found hidden in treadmills in Thailand Thai authorities have intercepted almost 200kg of crystal methamphetamine, with some of the drugs hidden in electric treadmills bound for Japan. News Lens • 14 Nov 19
Thai cave reopens for visitors after Wild Boars rescue Thailand has reopened the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach were trapped last year in a saga that captivated the world. News Lens • 02 Nov 19
