Politics

From left to right, Yessie Mosby, Anjali Viswamohanan, Chongrak Thinagul and Jose Cobangbang IV have a wide range of reasons for being at the world's largest climate summit.
COP27

'Why I'm at COP': Climate summit attendees tell their stories

Huge conference in Egypt drawing thousands of people from around the world

13 November 2022
Thai opposition figure Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit says, "If Thailand had successfully stopped the coup d'etat of 2014, there might have been no military coup in Myanmar." (Photo by Walid Berrazeg/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Interview

Thai opposition leader defends Taiwan, vows support for Myanmar

Thanathorn criticizes Prayuth's embrace of China and Min Aung Hlaing

12 November 2022
Flaring, or burning off gas from oil production, is a key emitter of methane -- the second-most common greenhouse gas and the most powerful one.
Asia Insight

Soaring methane emissions raise stakes for Asia at COP27

Poor nations face astronomical cost as cycle of warming, thawing spins out of control

8 November 2022
October saw fatal crushes at a soccer stadium in Indonesia, left, and a Halloween parade in South Korea, center, as well as mass shooting in Thailand by a former police officer. (Source photos by Reuters)
Society

South Korean, Indonesian police slammed for fatal crowd crushes

Mass shooting by Thai ex-cop also raises questions over law enforcement

7 November 2022
Southeast Asian countries are hosting three major international conferences in November, coming at a time when the world is faced with highly divisive issues. (Source photos by AP and Reuters) 
International relations

Southeast Asia hosts rush of global meetings in November

Political tug of war likely to unfold amid intensifying U.S.-China tension

2 November 2022
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, center, on Oct. 27: He has been talking up his successes as uncertainty mounts about his continuance in office after elections next year. (Photo by Dominic Faulder)
Politics

Pre-APEC, Thai PM touts infrastructure, EVs and bank reform

Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks on his place in history as his possible end looms

27 October 2022
The Ukraine war has overshadowed Thailand's year as host of the APEC meetings. (Photo by Peerapon Boonyakiat/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
International relations

Ukraine war thwarts last APEC communique before leaders' summit

Some finance ministers draw link between Russia's invasion and inflation

21 October 2022
A protester takes a selfie next to a picture of Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok on Aug. 24, when Thailand's top court suspended the premier from official duties. 
Comment

Thailand's military-backed regime braces for another legal time bomb

End to Senate participation in election of PM could lead to change of power

16 October 2022
A woman holding a picture reacts as people carry the casket of a victim on the day of a cremation at Wat Rat Samakee temple following a mass shooting at a day care center in the province of Nong Bua Lam Phu, Thailand, Oct. 11.
Politics

Tragic shooting pushes guns, drugs to top of Thai political agenda

Prime minister and opposition bring back 'war on drugs' talk

13 October 2022
Coffins of the day care mass killing victims at Si Uthai temple in Thailand on Oct. 8.
Politics

Thailand massacre triggers king's appearance as opposition pounces

Helplessness and anger mount for public mourning over children killed while napping

9 October 2022
Protest leader Thatchapong Kaedam says protests will continue as long as Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha stays in power, but demonstrations are not attracting the numbers they once did. (Photo by Francesca Regalado)
Turbulent Thailand

Thai youth cling to hope for change on massacre anniversary

Students seek uncensored history through exhibits and social media

6 October 2022
Leaders of participating countries during the opening ceremony of the 8th Ayeyawady-Chao Phraya-Mekong Economic Cooperation Strategy Summit in Bangkok in June 2018: The push has been slow to yield results.
Opinion

Thailand's efforts to build Mekong bloc deserve support

Diplomatic alignment will strengthen area's hand in dealing with outside powers

4 October 2022
A competition for the best of the best workers is heating up across Asia, as governments and companies seek the talent they need to accelerate growth in the wake of COVID-19.
Asia Insight

From Singapore to Thailand, Asia dangles visas to lure high-fliers

New programs kick off as companies struggle to find skilled workers

4 October 2022
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was suspended from his duties by Thailand's Constitutional Court on Aug. 24.
Politics

Prayuth did not break term limit and can stay in power: Thai court

Decision paves way for APEC summit in November, election due next year

30 September 2022
Han Lay, who was crowned Miss Grand International Myanmar in 2021, was placed on a wanted list after denouncing Myanmar's military government last year.
Myanmar Crisis

Former Miss Myanmar leaves Thailand to seek refuge in Canada

Han Lay, who denounced the Myanmar military government, was denied entry in Bangkok

29 September 2022
A beach in Maya Bay, Thailand. The country hopes to restore tourism revenue for 2023 to around 80% of the 2019 level.
Coronavirus

Thailand to end COVID-19 emergency in bid to jump-start economy

Order had been seen as tool for PM Prayuth to control protesters

24 September 2022
Thailand and Cambodia reached a basic agreement in 2001 to jointly develop the area where their claims overlap, but it has remained undeveloped since then.
Politics

Thailand, Cambodia maritime border talks resume after hiatus

Bangkok, Phnom Penh seek new energy resources to ease import costs

22 September 2022
Newly elected Bangkok Gov. Chadchart Sittipunt prays at a shrine inside Bangkok Metropolitan City Hall on June 1.
Interview

Bangkok governor battles floods, red tape to attract investment

Chadchart Sittipunt says ambitions still local despite calls to aim higher

21 September 2022
A woman works a rice field in Khon Kaen, Thailand. The country is considering price hikes for rice exports along with Vietnam, another major rice exporter.
Inflation

Vietnam, Thailand to meet in Oct. about raising rice export prices

Hikes could hit 20%, adding fuel to global inflation

16 September 2022
Thailand's currently suspended Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha in Bangkok on May 2.
Politics

Thai court to decide case of Prayuth term limit on Sept. 30

Judges to rule on whether suspended prime minister can continue or must resign

14 September 2022
Clean up begins at a gas station that was burned as part of a wave of arson and bombing attacks in Pattani province, Thailand, in August: The BRN remains militarily effective.
Opinion

Thailand's deep south conflict is approaching a critical point

Insurgents frustrated with government but leadership change could boost talks

13 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II passes onlookers in Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 23, 1972.
International relations

Queen Elizabeth's soft power in Asia went beyond the Commonwealth

New U.K. King Charles III faces struggle to match mother's ties in region

13 September 2022
Restaurants don't get much more convenient than Bangkok's famous street stalls, but they also don't become more of a nuisance. (Photo by Kosuke Inoue)
Food & Beverage

Bangkok street vendors fear new governor's relocation plan

Chadchart Sittipunt wants to 'clean up' his city and remove 'ill-mannered' cooks

10 September 2022
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International relations

In pictures: Queen Elizabeth's reign

British monarch was a visible presence in the world for over 70 years

9 September 2022
Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh at a civic ceremony in New Delhi during the Royal Tour of India, circa January 1961.
International relations

Legacy of decency: Asian leaders pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II

Monarch was frequent visitor to region during her 70-year reign

9 September 2022