Preserving the charm of Bangkok's Chinatown
Bangkok's Chinatown -- also known as Yaowarat in Thai -- has always been a draw for locals and visitors, even more so as Chinese New Year approaches. But, its atmosphere is starting to change as new shops, bars and cafes open in the area. CNA's Thailand correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut looks at whether the old neighbourhood can avoid losing its identity through gentrification.
Thai Const Court Finds Future Forward Party Not Guilty of Conspiring to Overthrow Monarchy
Thailand's Constitutional Court has found the Future Foward Party NOT GUILTY of conspiring to overthrow the monarchy, sparing the opposition party from being dissolved.
Thai court to decide on fate of opposition Future Forward Party
The fate of Thailand's opposition Future Forward Party (FFP) hangs in the balance, with the Constitutional Court set to decide on Jan 21 whether to dissolve the party on charges of conspiring to overthrow the monarchy.
Second case of Wuhan Coronavirus Reported in Thailand
Thailand's Public Health Ministry has reported the second case of the Wuhan Coronavirus. A 74-year old Chinese female tourist has been detected at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport as Thai health officials are bracing for the Chinese New Year just around the corner.
Thailand passes much delayed budget for 2020
Over the weekend, Thailand’s parliament has passed the budget for 2020 worth $106 billion after a marathon debate of several days. The budget is already half a year too late, as the problems with Thailand’s economy have not grown smaller.
Thousands in Bangkok stage protests against and in support of PM Prayut
Anti-government protesters in Thailand staged the running event #วิ่งไล่ลุง in Bangkok on Sunday morning calling for the ouster of PM Prayut Chan-ocha. But in a different part of the capital, there was also the rally #เดินเชียร์ลุง in his support, raising fears that Thailand's never-ending political polarization could spill onto the streets again.
The Year Ahead 2020: Thailand's Politics Set to Heat Up Again
Here's our CNA special "The Year Ahead 2020" segment on Thailand's never-quiet political scene in the past 12 months and what it has in store for the next 12 months.