Politics
Thailand's disbanded Move Forward reborn as People's Party
New group becomes largest opposition in parliament with over 140 lawmakers
Politics
Thai Constitutional Court orders Move Forward Party to dissolve
Largest opposition group accused over its policy to amend lese-majeste law
U.S. elections 2024
Harris could become the 1st female U.S. leader; Asia's had several
Over 13 Asian countries and regions including Australia and Taiwan have had women heads
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Opinion
Thailand's establishment silences voices of change
A reset is taking place to preserve the autocratic power of royalist-conservative forces
Interview
Thailand laments Mideast escalation with 6 citizens in captivity
'Hard to be optimistic' about farm workers held in Gaza, says vice foreign minister
Opinion
New coalition governments in Asia must embrace compromise
Thailand, Malaysia, and India have to balance policy and voter expectations
Opinion
Malaysia sheds short-termism to become Asia's comeback kid
Investors embrace political stability as alarms sound over Thailand's fragility
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Economy
Thailand sets $14bn digital wallet registration for August 1
Srettha government stands firm on handout to revive flagging economy
Crime
Myanmar crisis pushes Asian meth seizures to new highs
Flow of drugs increases as armed rebels use sales to fund war efforts
International relations
Thailand attempts to strike a balance with BRICS and OECD bids
New foreign minister makes first visits to China, India and Saudi Arabia
Myanmar Crisis
Thai banks say they lack staff to fully probe Myanmar weapon payments
Lenders respond to criticism, say they 'do not have this kind of investigators'
Artificial intelligence
Japan to help Southeast Asia develop AI in local languages
Public-private initiative to spearhead development of large language models
Politics
Thai conservatives dominate new Senate, add pressure on PM
Bhumjaithai Party becomes key player as ruling Pheu Thai loses popularity
International relations
Taiwan announces Thailand investment deal, marking first pact under Lai
Move picks up where Tsai left off in diversifying economic ties away from China
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar military shifts arms financing to Thai banks from Singapore
Siam Commercial Bank and others urged to cut ties with Myanmar state-owned entities
Turbulent Thailand
Thailand Senate election puts military's clout to test
Upcoming vote a key milestone for return to civilian rule
International relations
Malaysia and Thailand keen to join BRICS: 5 things to know
Middle power nations hedge to mitigate effects of major power rivalry, analysts say
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Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Thailand's marriage equality milestone
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Politics
Thailand's political factions struggle to gain military influence
Pheu Thai leaders are on their guard about another possible coup attempt
Politics
Thaksin released on bail after lese majeste indictment
Former PM viewed as becoming more active in Thai politics
Society
Thailand eyes recriminalizing marijuana, juggling health and commerce
60% of users do so for recreational purposes instead of intended medical use
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Comment
What fuels Thai ex-PM Thaksin's drive to broker peace in Myanmar?
Former populist leader seems eager to remake his image for political gain
Politics
Thailand's Move Forward Party lays out defense against dissolution
In risky strategy, opposition party says Constitutional Court has no jurisdiction
Politics
Thailand on shaky political ground: 5 things to know
PM faces removal petition while opposition awaits dissolution ruling