The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Thailand voted 6-1 to maintain the policy rate at 1.75%. While the Thai economy expanded more than anticipated in the first half of 2025, primarily due to manufacturing and exports, a slowdown is projected for the latter half. This slowdown is attributed to increasing risks from U.S. trade policies, geop

Thousands rallied in Bangkok last weekend, calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's resignation. The protests stem from widespread dissatisfaction over her handling of a border dispute with Cambodia and the controversial leaked phone call with former Cambodian PM Hun Sen. The demonstrations underscore growing political tensions and a fra

Thailand has begun banning the sale of cannabis without a prescription, three years after becoming the first Asian nation to decriminalize it. The new order, signed by the Health Minister, reclassifies cannabis buds as a controlled herb. Violators face jail terms and fines, a significant shift aimed at curbing public backlash over unregulated ac

  Thailand's Constitutional Court has suspended Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra from office, pending an ethics investigation. The unanimous decision by the judges relates to a leaked phone call with a senior Cambodian leader, which sparked public outcry and a formal complaint. Deputy Prime Minister Suriya Jungrungruangkit is expected

Phumtham Wechayachai, set to become the new interior minister, has indicated he cannot attend Cabinet meetings until he is officially sworn into his new role. This procedural delay is a consequence of the recent cabinet reshuffle and the ongoing political developments. credit : สล็อตเว็บตรง