‘Racist’ Thai skin whitening advert pulled
Thai labourers normally stay wrapped up to avoid the tropical sun. Photo: AseanEconomist
A cosmetics manufacturer in Thailand has withdrawn an advert for a skin-whitening...
Baht bounces after king’s death
Thais are dressing largely in black. Source: YouTube
Thailand's currency has strengthened against the US dollar for a second day running as the stock market...
Thais flock to greet ‘Siamese Foxes’
Neutrals around the world united behind Leicester City’s unlikely triumph. Source: YouTube
Thai-owned English Premier League champions Leicester City have arrived in Bangkok for a celebratory tour...
Junta disbands Amnesty event
The Thai military have shown little concern for human rights since seizing power in 2014. Source: Flickr
Thailand has prevented Amnesty International from unveiling its...
Thailand mulls free Zika tests
The threat of microcephaly is worrying pregnant women in Asean. Source: YouTube
The Thai authorities are considering testing all pregnant women for the Zika virus,...
Thai bank reports disastrous quarter
Rama IX bridge over the Chao Phraya with the Kasikornbank building, Bangkok. Source: Flickr
Kasikornbank, Thailand's fourth-biggest lender, has posted a 22-per-cent drop in quarterly...
Gay couple win Thai surrogate custody battle
A kathoey or transgender Thai on Soi Bangla in Phuket. Thailand is generally extremely tolerant. Source: Flickr
A gay couple from the USA have won...
Life-like doll craze grips Thailand
Thai Buddhism is often entwined with superstitious beliefs. Source: Pixabay
Thailand, despite nodding in the direction of modernisation, remains highly superstitious with its Buddhist beliefs...
Thai tiger temple raid ‘completed’
Wat Pha Luang Ta Bua appears to have lost its star attractions. Source: Flickr
An operation to remove nearly 140 big cats from Thailand's famous...
Thais mark 1976 massacre
There are countless graphic images from the massacre. Source: YouTube
Buddhist monks, survivors, mourners and pro-democracy activists have gathered to mark the 40th anniversary of...