Tag: Thailands
Conflict in Myanmar: Fighting extends to Thailand’s borders
Military junta against rebels It’s crackling over Thailand: the civil war in Myanmar is reaching its limits In neighboring Myanmar, fighting between the military junta and the rebels is becoming…
Fighting in border town: Thailand’s worried view of Myanmar
As of: April 12, 2024 7:55 p.m The civil war in Myanmar has moved to the border with Thailand. Until now, the military regime had been in charge there, but…
Thailand’s monkey town Top Buri: Monkeys are becoming a danger to tourists
The monkey town of Lop Buri, not far from Thailand’s capital Bangkok, is a real highlight for backpackers and animal fans. Unfortunately, the animal residents are becoming increasingly cheeky –…
Thailand’s parliament legalizes marriage for everyone
As of: March 27, 2024 11:36 a.m In Thailand, gender will no longer play a role in marriage. A corresponding law has now cleared the first hurdle. However, the approval…
Thailand’s taxation of pensions from abroad is causing unrest
background As of: March 24, 2024 3:06 p.m In Thailand you can live very well for relatively little money. Many pensioners from Germany want to spend their retirement there. Now…
Justice: Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released from prison
Justice Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released from prison Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra returned to his homeland last August 2023 after 15 years in exile. photo © Wason…
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin released from prison
As of: February 18, 2024 2:35 a.m Despite corruption allegations and a prison sentence, former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra still has many supporters in Thailand. Now the 74-year-old billionaire has…
Thailand’s king confirms Prime Minister Srettha’s cabinet
Status: 09/02/2023 09:48 a.m Thailand could soon have a functioning government again: the king approved the appointment of Prime Minister Srettha’s new cabinet. But some personal details are highly controversial.…
Government: Thailand’s parliament elects Srettha as the new head of government
Government Thailand’s parliament elects Srettha as the new prime minister Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin of the Pheu Thai party won the majority of votes in both chambers of the…
Thailand’s ex-prime minister Thaksin returns from exile
Status: 08/22/2023 08:43 a.m Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin has lived in exile since 2008. In absentia, he was convicted in several criminal cases. Now he has returned to his…