Tag: Thailand
Record high voter turnout in Thailand
Millions of Thais went to the polls on Sunday to vote for the country’s new government. The vote count is now in full swing.– Just as you thought, it is…
Thailand legalized cannabis – caught in legal limbo
When Thailand last June made a historic U-turn in its drug policy and legalized cannabis, the populist party Bhumjaithai was driving the issue, arguing that it would boost tourism and…
Much at stake when Thailand goes to the polls: “The whole world is watching”
A showdown between the country’s conservative government and the powerful Shinawatra family is expected in the parliamentary elections in Thailand on May 14. 36-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the colorful daughter of…
Legislative in Thailand: pollution invites itself into the debate
In Thailand, the legislative elections will take place this Sunday, May 14. They will perhaps give the opportunity to the opposition to return to the forefront of the political scene,…
Kidnapping, drugs and money laundering… Chinese mafias attack Thailand
On March 28, a 22-year-old Chinese student in Bangkok was kidnapped by three compatriots who demanded a ransom from her family living in China. The case takes a tragic turn…
The event that shook Thailand! Woman who killed 12 of her friends with cyanide was arrested
Something mind-blowing happened in Thailand. Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, who lives in the capital city of Bangkok, was arrested for killing 12 of his friends, including his ex-girlfriend, by poisoning them with…
Extreme heat wave in Thailand: “Very worrying”
An extreme heat wave has swept across Thailand – and the authorities are urging people to stay indoors. – You are worried, says journalist Kim Wadström, who is on Koh…
Koh Lanta National Park in Thailand
Navigate by keyboard Previous Following In the south of Thailand, the archipelago of Koh Lanta formed by fifty small paradise islands, hosted the very first season of the show in…
Thailand: Air pollution drives millions to doctors
News Published on 04/21/2023 at 11:55 a.m. Updated 04/21/2023 at 11:55 a.m. Reading 1 min. In Thailand, around 2.4 million people have suffered from health problems linked to air pollution…
Thailand: Chiang Mai’s toxic air scares away tourists
News Published on 04/17/2023 at 11:40 a.m. Updated 04/17/2023 at 11:40 a.m. Reading 2 mins. In Chiang Mai, which has become one of the most polluted cities in the world,…