Thailand

Thai alliance agrees on reform agenda but no mention of royal insult law

It will be a bill pushed through “for mature discussion” when there’s a chance, says leading party.

Young Laotians eye Thai election’s potential for stability, higher migrant wages

Lao merchants hope for a stronger kip vs Thai baht and more tourism from across the border.

Thai police to enforce court ruling to immediately implement anti-torture law

Enactment of the law passed in 2022 requires officers to videotape interrogations of suspects in custody.

Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger

Ideological differences on changes to Lèse-Majesté law remain a thorny issue.

Asia’s 10 major river systems at risk because of climate change, says report

Electricity generation will be impacted across the region, the study says.

Thai opposition has ‘roadmap’ to govern, but royal reform issues linger

Ideological differences on changes to Lèse-Majesté law remain a thorny issue.

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Move Forward Party celebrates winning most number of seats in election