Thai police charge Future Forward Party Founder, 2 members over Facebook Live criticism of military govt
Thai police have charged the founder of the อนาคตใหม่ - Future Forward Party and two other members for violating a computer crime law, after the miltiary government has filed a complaint against them following a Facebook Live stream on June 29 criticizing the miltiary. Here's my live cross on Channel NewsAsia explaining what that means for the party and their impact, even though elections are not happening until next year.
Bangkok's Dusit Zoo bids farewell
Bangkok’s Dusit Zoo is closing at the end of this month and visitors are rushing to see the animals one last time before moving to Pathum Thani. Here’s our story.
Enacted bills trigger countdown to Thai elections next year
The countdown is on. Two new laws have been enacted and published in the Royal Gazette on Wednesday, sealing a long-awaited deadline for elections by May 2019. This is the first step to a general election for Thailand after military coup toppled the elected government four years ago. Here's my live cross on Channel NewsAsia to explain the details and the road ahead.
Little progress as Bangkok UN Climate Change Conference ends
The United Nations Climate Change talks in Bangkok wraps today. Over 190 nations have gathered in the Thai capital to streamline differences ahead of the December UN Climate Summit in Poland. Their aim was to firm up the terms of the 2015 Paris Agreement. But the talks made little progress.
Still far away from reducing global warming, say experts at UN Climate Change Conference
The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bangkok is nearing its end but there are still major disagreements between the delegates from over 190 nations. The issue of financial support to developing nations to combat the effects of climate change has become the biggest obstacle, with more nations coming out to openly complain about the apparent gridlock just before the last day of the conference. Meanwhile, our Channel NewsAsia Correspondent Saksith Saiyasombut, who has been following the developments at the UN in Bangkok, is also exploring another major aspect in the fight against climate change.
Disagreements over financial support biggest stumbling block at UN Climate Conference
With only two days left at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Bangkok there are still major disagreements between the delegates from over 190 nations. It is being reported that financial support to developing nations to combat the effects of climate change remains the biggest stumbling block.
Thai government throws lavish 'Thank You' party for cave rescuers and volunteers
Thailand is hosting a massive party to celebrate the rescue of the Wild Boars football team and their coach. The thanksgiving feast dubbed "United as One" will be held in Bangkok's Royal Plaza. It aims to honour the hundreds of participants in the rescue mission at Tham Luang cave, last month. This afternoon, the 12 boys attended a public forum at a mall ahead of the event. They'll be the guests of honour at tonight's festivities.
Traditional weaving industry in Thailand
The art of traditional weaving is popular in Thailand. Saksith Saiyasombut finds out that despite concerns about the future of the trade, sericulture - the production of silk and rearing of silkworms - is alive and well in parts of the rural heartland.
Challenges ahead of UN climate change talks in Bangkok
A top UN official says that the effects of climate change will "only get worse" and that countries to "adapt" as new climate talks are being held this week in Bangkok. This week’s UN Climate Change Conference will serve as a precursor to the big climate summit later this year in the Polish city of Katowice. Meanwhile, climate and rights groups urge delegates to do more for developing countries that are most affected by climate change.