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50 politicians leave United Thai Nation Party join PM’s Bhumjaithai
Read more: 50 politicians leave United Thai Nation Party join PM’s BhumjaithaiAbout 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday.
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People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stance
Read more: People’s Party leader reiterates lese-majeste stancePeople’s Party leader Natthaphong Rueangpanyawut, has reiterated his long-standing position on Thailand’s lese-majeste law, saying that while parts of the law remain problematic, any amendments must adhere to the Constitutional Court’s rulings.
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Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threat
Read more: Thaksin joins Thai ministers in fine-tuning response to Trump tariff threatThaksin 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
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Eight Thai provinces face flash flood risk as monsoon intensifies
Read more: Eight Thai provinces face flash flood risk as monsoon intensifiesThe 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.
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China offers to help resolve Thailand, Cambodia border dispute
Read more: China offers to help resolve Thailand, Cambodia border disputeKUALA 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.
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In fear of Hun Sen’s wrath
Read more: In fear of Hun Sen’s wrathA 37-year-old Cambodian activist has gone into hiding in Thailand, fearing for his life after publicly criticising the Cambodian government and military.
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Low-rise developers urged to boost safety
Read more: Low-rise developers urged to boost safetyLow-rise housing developers should invest more in structural reinforcement to improve resilience against potential future tremors, which are likely following the earthquake in Myanmar in March, according to the Thai Structural Engineers Association.
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Celebrate the first birthday of MooDeng – Thailand’s pygmy hippo and global sensation
Read more: Celebrate the first birthday of MooDeng – Thailand’s pygmy hippo and global sensationKhao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri province, Thailand, is holding a four-day festival to celebrate its global internet star Moo Deng. The pygmy hippo marks her first birthday on July 10, 2025, leaving behind the animal infancy that boosted her to worldwide internet fame for her cute antics.
