Last weekend’s Thai election has been a source of chatter – online and offline – in neighbouring Laos, where many merchants rely on a stable Thai baht, and people took note of the reform-minded policies that won a majority of votes.
In a comment marking the ninth anniversary of the coup that ousted her government, former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra said she hoped this would be the last.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) drawn up by the Move Forward Party and its partners has no reference to the lese majeste law in order to ensure the government’s stability, a coalition ally revealed on Friday.
Pheu Thai prime minister candidate Srettha Thavisin vowed to serve the people and combat poverty and inequality if he is elected as the country’s 30th prime minister.
Shortly after cannabis was legalised in Thailand, thousands of cannabis stalls popped up along the streets of Bangkok and tourist spots, representing hopes of a boost to the nation's economy.