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Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations

Thailand Charges 100 For Involvement in Online Fraud Operations

By Sebastian Strangio
The group were among 119 Thai nationals detained during a raid in the Cambodian border town of Poipet last week.

Thailand Considers Building Wall on Cambodian Border to Halt Scammers

Thailand Considers Building Wall on Cambodian Border to Halt Scammers

By Sebastian Strangio
Thai officials say that scamming syndicates displaced by crackdowns in eastern Myanmar are relocating to the Thailand-Cambodia border area.
Thai Opposition Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against PM Paetongtarn

Thai Opposition Party Files No-Confidence Motion Against PM Paetongtarn

By Sebastian Strangio
The People's Party accuses the leader of incompetence, lack of qualifications, and being under the undue sway of her father Thaksin Shinawatra.

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

Thailand and China Should Deepen Relations Amid ‘Unprecedented Changes’, Xi Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The Chinese leader also thanked visiting Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra for her government's actions against online scamming compounds in Myanmar.

Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

Five Thai Hostages Released in Israel-Hamas Prisoner Exchange

By Sebastian Strangio
Thirty-one Thai agricultural workers were abducted by Hamas fighters on October 7, 2023.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

Thai High-Speed Rail Project Set For Completion in 2030, Government Says

By Sebastian Strangio
The planned high-speed line, which will connect Bangkok to China via Laos, has seen sluggish progress since construction began in 2017.

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn to Visit China Next Week

By Sebastian Strangio
The Thai leader says that the discussions with Xi Jinping will focus on online scamming operations, tourism, and air pollution.
Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

Making the Most of PM Paetongtarn’s Visit to Thailand’s Deep South

By Mark S. Cogan
Despite its promises, the Pheu Thai government's approach to the southern question has been depressingly familiar.

Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

Thai Cabinet Approves Draft Law Legalizing Gambling

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra's government says that legal casinos will bolster further the recovery of the country's tourism sector.

In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action

In Recent Border Controversies, Thailand’s Government Has Been Missing in Action

By William J. Jones
The failure of the Pheu Thai-led government to communicate with the public uniformly and effectively has created openings for its opponents.

Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

Thai Government Approves Measures to Reduce Household Debt

By Sebastian Strangio
The country's household debt-to-GDP ratio is among the highest in Asia, which has acted as brake on its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

Thai PM Paetongtarn Meets Myanmar’s Junta Chief in Kunming

By Sebastian Strangio
The Pheu Thai government has pledged to play a more active role in the resolution of the conflict in Myanmar.

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