Thailand’s procurement of Swedish-made Gripen fighter jets will not only strengthen the country’s defence capabilities but also serve as a catalyst for the development of its own defence industry, Foreign Affairs Minister Maris Sangiampongsa said.

Wat Phrabat Namphu in Lop Buri province has long been seen as a sanctuary for People Living with HIV (PLHIV), a place of last resort for those abandoned by families and shunned by society.

The embattled former abbot of Wat Phra Bat Nam Phu has broken his silence about his early life, admitting he evaded military service and assumed a friend’s identity before illegally entering Malaysia where he worked for several years before returning to Thailand.

A 69-year-old woman who was sentenced to 43 years in prison for lese-majeste will be released on Wednesday under a royal pardon after serving more than 8 years, her lawyers said on Tuesday.

Asia is experiencing a unique demographic convergence. By 2050, the region will house one in four of the world’s seniors (over 60) as well as 60% of its young people. This generational mix is creating a powerful new consumer archetype that transcends age: “The Gleamers”.

The cabinet on Tuesday selected Onfa Vejjajiva as the new secretary-general of the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC), replacing Danucha Pichayanan, who will be transferred to lead a water management agency.