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US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
US Senate backs Trump on Iran war despite deadline lapse
Thursday 14 May 2026 12:13 PM
WASHINGTON: US senators narrowly rejected a resolution curbing President Donald Trump’s power to wage war on Iran yesterday (May 13) - their first vote on the conflict since a 60-day deadline expired for the White House to seek formal authorisation.
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
Anutin says B400bn loan decree cannot be derailed
Wednesday 13 May 2026 09:29 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has cast aside fears that the government’s B400 billion emergency loan decree could be derailed after the opposition petitioned the Constitutional Court for a ruling on its legality.
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Tuesday 12 May 2026 11:27 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said yesterday (May 10) he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:01 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled a review of Thailand’s visa-free entry policy yesterday (May 11) following the arrest of a Chinese national linked to a suspected illegal arms network in Pattaya.
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
Trump rejects Iran peace terms, Tehran warns of new attacks
Monday 11 May 2026 01:29 PM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump branded Iran’s terms for ending the Middle East war “totally unacceptable”, raising the possibility of fresh conflict and sending oil prices sharply higher in early Asia trade today (May 11).
Thaksin released from prison
Thaksin released from prison
Monday 11 May 2026 12:34 PM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra left Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on parole and was greeted by family members and a crowd of supporters this morning (May 11).
PM calls for cooperation and unity during Cebu summit trip
PM calls for cooperation and unity during Cebu summit trip
Monday 11 May 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has concluded his participation in the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, underscoring Thailand’s role in promoting regional peace, stability and cooperation amid global uncertainty.
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
Sunday 10 May 2026 03:00 PM
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at ASEAN summit
Thursday 7 May 2026 03:57 PM
CEBU: The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia ‌are preparing to meet in the Philippines for rare talks following deadly fighting between the neighbours last year, as a ceasefire holds but with no formal resolution in sight.
No advisory role for Thaksin: Julapun
No advisory role for Thaksin: Julapun
Monday 4 May 2026 12:09 PM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will not take any formal advisory role after his expected parole from prison, though he remains a key ideological influence within Pheu Thai, says leader Julapun Amornvivat.
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thaksin granted parole, set for release on May 11
Thursday 30 April 2026 10:41 AM
BANGKOK: Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been approved for parole without the requirement to wear an electronic monitoring (EM) device, with his release scheduled for May 11.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Iran foreign minister arrives in Russia as US talks remain stalled
Monday 27 April 2026 12:55 PM
MOSCOW: Iran’s foreign minister arrived in Russia today (Apr 27) as peace efforts between Tehran and Washington hung in the balance, following a flurry of regional diplomacy and the collapse of planned talks in Pakistan.
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Government plans B4,000 aid rollout
Monday 27 April 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: The government’s new “Thai Help Thai Plus” subsidy programme is expected to be submitted to the Cabinet in May and rolled out in June, with each eligible participant receiving B1,000 per month for four months, totalling B4,000.
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:30 AM
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks”, Beijing said yesterday (Apr 21).
Anutin approves border fence plan
Anutin approves border fence plan
Monday 20 April 2026 09:00 AM
NARATHIWAT: Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has approved in principle a border fence project in Narathiwat to curb smuggling, illegal crossings and unrest, to be funded from the central budget.
Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Iran supreme leader’s adviser threatens to sink US ships in Hormuz strait
Thursday 16 April 2026 09:52 AM
TEHRAN: The military adviser to Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned yesterday (Apr 15) that Iran would sink American ships in the Strait of Hormuz if the United States decided to “police” the key shipping bottleneck.
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Thailand not ready for border talks with Cambodia
Monday 13 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand is not ready to attend the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Boundary Commission (JBC) meeting scheduled for April 17-25, as internal procedures remain incomplete, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Saturday (Apr 11).
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Review seeks ‘quality’ tourists
Monday 13 April 2026 09:30 AM
BANGKOK: The government is reviewing its visa-free entry scheme for foreign visitors, aiming to revise the policy to better target higher-quality tourism, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul has said.
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Exiled cartoonists give voice to Iran’s silenced millions
Sunday 12 April 2026 02:30 PM
PARIS: Exiled Iranian cartoonist Mana Neyestani has a huge following back home for his biting humour.

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