Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra returns to a politically divided Thailand after 15 years of self-exile
Thaksin Shinawatra, the ousted fugitive former prime minister of Thailand, returned to the country Tuesday for the first time after more than 15 years in self-exile, reintroducing a towering and divisive figure at a time when the kingdom's often fraught political scene is in a fresh state of flux.
2023-08-22 13:27
Thailand's fugitive ex-PM Thaksin returns from 17 years in self-exile
By Napat Wesshasartar and Juarawee Kittisilpa BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, returned on Tuesday from 17 years
2023-08-22 10:45
Thaksin Shinawatra: Divisive ex PM returns to Thailand after 15 years
Thaksin Shinawatra, one of Thailand's most controversial figures, flies home after 15 years in exile.
2023-08-22 09:45
Thailand's Pheu Thai joins military rivals in bid to form 11-party government
By Panu Wongcha-um and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's populist Pheu Thai Party announced on Monday a controversial pact to
2023-08-21 19:48
Thai Q2 GDP grows below forecast at 1.8%, outlook trimmed
BANGKOK Thailand's economy expanded slower than expected in the second quarter, data showed on Monday, with strength in
2023-08-21 11:20
Visit of King's estranged sons comes at a delicate time for Thailand's monarchy
Thai King Maha Vajirilongkorn has not named an heir apparent since ascending to the throne in 2016 and analysts say the surprise trip to the country by his estranged sons Vacharaesorn and Chakriwat Vivacharawongse is therefore especially significant.
2023-08-21 08:58
Thai economy likely grew 3.1% in Q2 on higher tourist arrivals: Reuters poll
By Devayani Sathyan BENGALURU Thailand's economy likely grew 3.1% in the April-June quarter from a year ago, up
2023-08-18 09:29
Thai lawmakers to vote on PM next week in bid to end deadlock
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thai lawmakers will vote for a new premier next week, the house
2023-08-16 19:29
Thai key rate near balanced level, politics won't impact policy -central bank chief
By Orathai Sriring and Kitiphong Thaichareon BANGKOK Thailand's current level of the benchmark interest rate was nearly balanced,
2023-08-16 15:57
Thai economy expanding as policy rate nears stability level - central bank minutes
BANGKOK Thailand's economy should continue to expand as the policy rate is approaching a level consistent with long
2023-08-16 11:26
Thai election winners reject plea to back ally's 'distorted' PM bid
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK Thailand's election-winning Move Forward Party declined on Tuesday to back former
2023-08-15 19:15
Longleat Safari Park osteopath helps develop Asian elephant care
Tony Nevin takes skills he picked up at Longleat Safari Park to help elephants in Asia.
2023-08-15 13:55