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The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) is mulling criminal complaints against former senior monks if an investigation finds they embezzled money from temples.

Thaksin Shinawatra, the de facto leader of Thailand’s ruling Pheu Thai Party, is taking a more proactive role in shaping the country’s response to deal with the fallout of President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a steep

The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a 24-hour weather warning of heavy rainfall across Thailand, with some areas experiencing very heavy downpours, particularly in the northern and eastern regions.

KUALA LUMPUR — China urged Cambodia and Thailand to resolve their border dispute through friendly dialogue, offering to play a constructive role by upholding an “objective and fair” position, its foreign ministry said.

The former abbot of Wat Phra Phutthachai in Saraburi has admitted to a years-long romantic relationship with a woman known as “Sika Golf”, saying he had even planned to leave the monkhood to marry her — only to later discover she was also romantically involved with senior monks from other well-known temples.

More motorcycle production and sales in Thailand during the first five months of 2025 do not guarantee bright business prospects as the industry looks likely to slow in the second half, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).

A 37-year-old Cambodian activist has gone into hiding in Thailand, fearing for his life after publicly criticising the Cambodian government and military.