A year ago, Thaksin Shinawatra’s astonishing resurgence to power in Thailand seemed complete. One of his daughters had just been elected prime minister. And he was flaunting his influence, giving speeches on his “vision for Thailand.”
Thai citizens continue to vent their anger at Japan through the Facebook page of its Bangkok embassy over what they view as pressure exerted by the Japanese government for Thailand to reopen its border with Cambodia.
SONGKHLA – Security forces failed to capture suspected insurgents despite a blockade around a village where gunfire was exchanged, with the suspects managing to flee into nearby mountains.
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) will ask the incoming cabinet to instruct the Department of Corrections (DoC) to review its regulations on detention outside prison, including whether the rules could be interpreted to allow inmates to serve their sentences at private residences.
Thailand must sharpen its competitiveness, broaden investor access and create distinctive opportunities if it is to fulfil its ambition of becoming a global financial hub, according to recent research from the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF).
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
Occupancy in Bangkok’s office market fell below 80% for the first time since 2004 as an influx of new Grade A supply drew tenants from older towers, forcing landlords to cut rents, renovate or repurpose, according to the property consultancy CBRE Thailand.