Thailand
Suspected Thai mall shooter modified handgun designed to fire blanks – police
BANGKOK, Oct 4 (Reuters) - A Thai teenager suspected of killing two foreigners in a Bangkok mall shooting had suffered a psychological…
Thai PM: ‘I don’t agree with recreational use’ of cannabis
BANGKOK, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Thailand's new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday spoke out against the recreational use of cannabis, but…
Thailand’s jailed ex-PM Thaksin hospitalised after return from exile
Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra was moved to hospital overnight, officials said on Wednesday, over concern about his heart and high…
Ex-PM Thaksin plans return to Thailand as post-poll deadlock drags on
BANGKOK, July 26 (Reuters) - Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra plans to return on Aug. 10, his daughter said on Wednesday,…
Thailand’s Pita defeated in parliament in bid for PM
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK, July 13 (Reuters) - Thailand's Pita Limjaroenrat failed on Thursday in his initial bid to…
Thailand opposition crushes military parties in election rout
BANGKOK, May 14 (Reuters) - Thailand's opposition secured a stunning election win on Sunday after trouncing parties allied with the military, setting…
What you need to know about Thai elections
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Martin Petty BANGKOK, (Reuters) - Thailand holds an election on May 14 after nearly a decade of a…
Thai parties launch last push to woo voters
By Chayut Setboonsarng and Panarat Thepgumpanat BANGKOK, May 12 (Reuters) - Thailand's political parties prepared for rallies on Friday in a final…
Thai authorities issue extreme heat warnings for dozens of provinces
BANGKOK, April 22 (Reuters) - Thai authorities on Saturday warned residents across large swathes of country, including the capital Bangkok, to avoid…
Thailand’s promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Napat Wesshasartar BANGKOK, April 6 (Reuters) - Thailand's decriminalisation of cannabis has delighted its fans, alarmed some health…
Thai election to be a close race between parties, surveys show
BANGKOK, March 27 (Reuters) - Thailand's May election is expected to be a tight race, as the main opposition party dominates latest…
Thai PM Prayuth to run for re-election in May
BANGKOK, March 25 (Reuters) - Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha was officially nominated for re-election on Saturday as his party's first candidate…