2016 was a tumultuous and emotional year for Thailand. Without a doubt, the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the most significant development this year and in modern Thai history. What ...

Premier admits Bangkok will eventually have to be part of the pact, even though it may take some time to do so. Thailand will eventually have to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade ...

Thailand’s parliament says now is an appropriate time for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to assume the throne. “The late King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away. And the throne is now empty. It is now ...

Thailand is an exotic destination for travelers and a big Southeast Asian economy, but it has an ugly side. Freedoms there are under siege from a heavy-handed military government that intends to rule ...

(Geneva) – The Thai government’s pledges to the United Nations Human Rights Council to respect human rights and restore democratic rule have been mostly meaningless, Human Rights Watch said today.

Thailand is struggling with a historic drought that has affected nearly 30 of Thailand’s 77 provinces. Climate experts have blamed El Niño as well as climate change for the lack of rainfall, which has ...

With soaring household debt and an economy crawling along at 2.8% in 2015, Thailand has become a nation of reluctant shoppers. To boost domestic consumption, the military junta offered a tax rebate to ...

At 1,029 feet, the MahaNakhon is now the tallest building in Thailand. The 77-story tower beats the skyscraper that previously held the title, Baiyoke Tower II, by 33 feet. To celebrate its debut on ...

Thailand’s e-commerce market is booming and shaping up to be one of Asia’s top performers. With the imminent start of the government's national e-payment system, aimed at making Thailand a cashless ...

BANGKOK — Thailand prepared Thursday to welcome a new king, with final arrangements scheduled to formalize the accession of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the throne. National Legislative ...

This story was delivered to BI Intelligence "Payments Briefing" subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Thailand is set to launch a government-sponsored e-payment system this fall ...