Thaksin extols skills of daughter
Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has affirmed to the public his trust in his daughter’s political abilities, saying that his daughter will be a “more capable” prime minister than him.Continue Reading
Where to find all your favourite Thai eateries and shops after they move out of Golden Mile Complex
With the iconic building set to close in May, here are the places that have given our longstanding Thai haunts a new lease of life.Continue Reading
This stay-at-home-dad of two gave up his job to support his wife’s dream of succeeding as a hawker
Married to a third-generation hawker who works long hours, Kris Tan gave up his career as a freelance social media community manager to take care of the couple’s two young daughters. He shares the great struggles and rewards of the road less taken in the first of this series on men who champion women’s issues.Continue Reading
TikTok’s US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown
The video-sharing app’s chief executive will testify to US lawmakers in a much-anticipated grilling.Continue Reading
Radiation ‘poses no threat’ to local food produce
Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sri-on on Wednesday assured that produce from Prachin Buri is 100% safe for consumption, following health fears sparked by a missing tube of caesium-137 in the province.Continue Reading
Shou Zi Chew: Who is the TikTok CEO?
The 40-year-old is facing questioning from US lawmakers amid growing suspicion of the Chinese app.Continue Reading
Dems launch policy expo
The Democrat Party will offer a policy to help people boost their incomes, support students and solve long-standing issues in Bangkok.Continue Reading
Her husband beat her and kicked her out. With the help of a volunteer lawyer, she reclaimed her life
A pro bono scheme for family justice fills the gaps for foreign spouses and “sandwich” class locals who need legal assistance.Continue Reading
Ahmad Zahid consolidates grip over UMNO, but party’s rejuvenation far from assured
UMNO – Malaysia’s most established political institution and for a long time considered the most favoured party for the ethnic Malays that make up more than 60 per cent of the country’s 33.6 million population – has been on the back foot because of its image as a graft taintedContinue Reading
Finns world’s happiest, Thais ranked as 60th
Thailand moved up one place to ranking 60th on the World Happiness Report 2023, while Finland has retained its top billing as the happiest country in the world for the sixth consecutive year.Continue Reading