Thailand

Hundreds more displaced as Myanmar airstrikes hit near Thai border

Thousands have crossed into Thailand fleeing the latest round of violence between the Myanmar military and the KNU.

Hundreds seek safety in Thailand after Myanmar junta clashes with rebels

The clashes broke out between the Myanmar military and Karen National Union in the town of Lay Kay Kaw near the Thai border after junta troops entered KNU territory and arrested several dissidents.

Thailand's Monkey Festival returns after two-year hiatus

Thailand's annual festival is held with the theme "wheelchair monkeys" after a two-year Covid break as tourists come back to the country.

Thousands of Thai protesters rally for royal reforms

Protests came in response to Thailand's Constitutional Court ruling that says demands for reforms to the monarchy are unconstitutional.

Thai protesters take to streets as PM survives no-confidence vote

Hundreds of demonstrators marched in central Bangkok's main shopping mall district, demanding the resignation of PM Prayuth Chan-ocha over the government's handling of the coronavirus pandemic and economic management.

Thai PM Prayuth wins confidence vote after rumours allies might unseat him

Prayuth wins 264 votes in House of Representatives against 208 no confidence votes amid speculations his own political allies might try to topple him.

Thai police fire rubber bullets, tear gas to break anti-government protest

At least three protesters have been injured in what was the third such rally against Prime Minister Prayuth’s poor handling of the pandemic.

Thai police clash with anti-government protesters in Bangkok

The slow start to the coronavirus vaccination programme in Thailand and economic pain from restrictions and business closures has heaped pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha's government.

500 days and counting: Foreign Muslim missionaries still stranded in India

Though the media and BJP government vilified members of the Tablighi Jamaat movement as Covid-19 super spreaders, Indian courts observed they were used as 'scapegoats'.

Thai police fire tear gas at Bangkok protest over Covid response

The demonstration was led by the Free Youth, a student protest group demanding Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's resignation over his handling of the coronavirus crisis.

Thai protesters demand PM resignation as anger grows over Covid handling

Drivers honked horns and motorcyclists raised three-finger salutes as they headed along a 20-kilometre route, demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha.

Buddhist digital amulets mark Thai entry into crypto art craze

Sales of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) - virtual images of anything from popular internet memes to original artwork - have swept the art world in recent months.