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POLITICS1d agoMarcos on South China Sea row; anger in Thailand over iron cage beds: 7 Asia highlightsWe have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Marcos says Philippines ‘resigned’ to managing South China Sea dispute The Philippines is “resigned” to managing its long-standing dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea and avoiding dangerous escalations, President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said. 2. ‘A show of...South China Morning Post
POLITICSOct 5It’s Time For Thailand to Amend Its Controversial Lese-Majeste LawOver the past decade, hundreds of political activists and ordinary people have been subjected to criminal prosecution under Article 112.The Diplomat
POLITICSOct 2How Thailand is turning culture into global soft powerThailand’s “T-wave” or soft power influence has recently grown, fueled by government initiatives supporting industries including film, food and tourism.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 28Xi–Trump body language, Thailand’s tourist backlash: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What Trump and Xi revealed in the body language with their wives 2. Australia just changed its visa rules. So what about its bespoke Hong Kong pathway? 3. Thailand has had enough of foreign tourists behaving badly 4. Why US chip controls took a back seat at the Xi-Trump summit 5. Chinese...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgeryThe third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old doctor said he wanted to receive treatment in Thailand. “I want to return to Thailand for treatment because Thai doctors are highly capable,” he said in the video. Chakriwat said he did not have enough money to pay for the surgery in...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 18Why Is Thailand Not Prosecuting Members of the Mauerberger Network?One year after the South African national Benjamin Mauerberger and his network were first exposed, not one intermediary has been charged.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 15Cambodia, Thailand take US$300 billion seabed dispute to UNMonths after deadly clashes that cost dozens of lives along their shared border, the foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand laid out opening arguments on Tuesday over a different kind of territory: 27,000 sq km (10,400 square miles) of seabed thought to hold a fortune in gas and oil. The venue was the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s Singapore office, where the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea’s conciliation commission is being asked to settle who controls a stretch of the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 14The Dynamics of Dependence Beyond Thailand’s Immediate NeighborhoodThe past year has seen considerable steps forward in the country's relationships with Singapore and Indonesia.The Diplomat
POLITICSSep 12Thailand Seeks Clarity on US Immigrant Visa SuspensionThailand is requesting clarification regarding the United States' suspension of immigrant visas. This signifies a diplomatic issue between the two nations concerning immigration policy.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICSSep 9Thailand to Mandate Strict ID Verification for Social Media AdsThailand plans to enforce stringent ID verification requirements for social media advertisements. This new regulation aims to increase transparency and accountability in online advertising.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICSSep 2Malaysian under fire for competing at transgender beauty pageant in ThailandThe Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) will summon a Malaysian participant in the Miss Equality World 2026 pageant in Thailand for questioning, following the circulation of social media posts. In a statement on Tuesday, Jakim director general Dr Sirajuddin Suhaimee said Jakim would work with state Islamic religious authorities and relevant agencies to take action against the individual in accordance with existing laws and regulations. He said the participant’s involvement in the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 1Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15The reduction to 30 days visa-free applies to over 60 countries and territories, including China, the United States and 27 EU countries, the Thai foreign ministry's consular affairs department said on Tuesday. The post Thailand Shortens Visa-Free Stays For Dozens Of Nations From Sep 15 appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSSep 1Thailand jails activist over royal motorcade live streamingA Thai court has sentenced a 25-year-old activist to two years in prison for violating the country’s strict royal insult law, a rights group said, with her lawyer on Tuesday vowing to appeal. A criminal court convicted Tantawan Tuatulanon on Monday over a live streaming she aired near a royal motorcade in March 2022, legal advocacy group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights (TLHR) said in a statement. The court found Tantawan intended to defame Thailand’s highly revered monarchy when she questioned the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 26Nigeria, Thailand to expand bilateral ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energyVP Shettima demands review of bilateral relationship at strategic level. The post Nigeria, Thailand to expand bilateral ties in technology, agriculture, renewable energy appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
POLITICSAug 26Nigeria, Thailand Move To Deepen Ties In Technology, Agriculture, Renewable EnergyVice President Kashim Shettima acknowledged the cordial relationship between Nigeria and Thailand but said the partnership needed to move beyond traditional areas of trade. The post Nigeria, Thailand Move To Deepen Ties In Technology, Agriculture, Renewable Energy appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICSAug 19Fake residency of foreign children in Thailand spotlights widening corruptionOn paper, the small rooms inside the flats in Din Daeng, a district in Bangkok, were packed with foreign children. A total of 64 foreign children had been registered as occupants in one flat alone – an implausible listing that authorities say has exposed a wider fraud in Thailand’s house-registration system. The children were not found living there. Their names, investigators say, have been fraudulently entered into official records, potentially opening the way to pink ID cards, access to public...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 18Thailand to review pardon rules after release of 85-year-old drug lord brings backlashThailand’s justice minister pledged on Tuesday to review pardon criteria following backlash over the release of an 85-year-old drug trafficker who served less than a decade of a life prison sentence. Laota Saenlee, a former anti-communist guerrilla turned drug runner linked to powerful Myanmar drug kingpins, was arrested by undercover officers in 2016 for selling crystal meth in the Golden Triangle drug-producing region. The rugged Golden Triangle zone – where Thailand, Myanmar and Laos meet –...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 12Thailand vows tougher gun controls after shootingsThailand has declared its intention to implement stricter gun control measures. This policy shift follows recent shooting incidents in the country.newcastleherald.com.au
POLITICSAug 10Bangkok Post - Thailand , Myanmar seek to reset tiesThailand and Myanmar are reportedly seeking to reset their diplomatic ties, according to the Bangkok Post. This indicates an effort to re-establish or improve bilateral relations between the two countries.bangkokpost.com · Thailand
POLITICSAug 10Former Thailand MP shoots local official , informs YouTube show presenter : Here what we knowA former Member of Parliament in Thailand reportedly shot a local official and subsequently informed a YouTube show presenter about the incident. This is a serious event involving a political figure and a crime.livemint.com · India
POLITICSAug 8Thailand To Rethinks Gun Laws After School Shooting Leaves 9 DeadThailand is considering revising its gun laws following a school shooting that resulted in nine deaths. This indicates a potential governmental response to a recent tragedy.chiangraitimes.com · Thailand
POLITICSAug 7Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing seeks legitimacy in ThailandBangkok rolled out the red carpet for the Myanmar leader, but experts say the former junta chief still faces major obstacles in his bid for regional acceptance.DW News [en]
POLITICSAug 6Myanmar leader visits Thailand in bid to bolster international legitimacyMin Aung Hlaing stressed that his government was focused on ending the civil war and restoring peace.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSAug 6Myanmar leader in Thailand on legitimacy questThe Myanmar leader is currently in Thailand on a quest to gain legitimacy. This visit indicates an ongoing effort to secure international recognition or support for the leader.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
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