Srettha Thavisin

The impending fall of the border town of Myawaddy to ethnic Karen rebels has raised fears of junta air attacks that could drive thousands of civilians into Thailand.

Once the law is approved by the Senate and the King, the country will become the first in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

Srettha Thavisin has pledged to tackle Thailand's horrific air pollution problem, but he needs to address the root of the problem.

A same-sex marriage amendment has passed its first reading in the country's House of Representatives.

Thaksin Shinawatra's quasi-official reception will do little to damp down rumors that he remains the real power behind the Pheu Thai-led government.

Srettha Thavisin is acting as a roving economic salesman on state visits to France and Germany this week.

Under Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, there are signs that the country is finally taking a more active role in helping resolve the multifaceted crisis next door.

After a hiatus in peace talks due to last year's Thai election, the two sides "are willing to put pen on paper," the Malaysian mediator said yesterday.

Hun Manet's scheduled meeting with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will focus on economic cooperation and border issues, according to the two governments.

While relations between Bangkok and Beijing remain warm, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin is pursuing a more diversified foreign policy.

The two countries have agreed to promote investment in areas such as fisheries, food processing, tourism, and green energy.

The high-speed rail line, which would connect Bangkok to a recently completed line in Laos, has been hampered by delays.