Srettha Thavisin

The country is tightening its laws on marijuana use, just 18 months after becoming the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize the drug.

The former leader has been in hospital since returning from self-exile and beginning a prison term for abuse of power in August.

There is still a lack of clarity about the government's plans to take out foreign loans to fund the $14.3 billion scheme.

The move extends makes and permanent a temporary visa waiver that the Thai government introduced in September.

Deliberation over incremental increases to Thailand's minimum wage underscores a delicate balance between the imperative for fair compensation and the necessity to preserve economic competitiveness. 

The lower house overwhelmingly passed a package of four laws that would redefine marriage as a union between any two individuals.

Once hailed as a regional economic powerhouse, Thailand now grapples with challenge that could jeopardize both its financial and political stability.

Economic recovery from COVID-19 has been sluggish, but there might be better ways to kickstart consumer spending.

If the law is passed by Parliament next month, Thailand will become the first country in Southeast Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin's first few months in office have been marred by a series of avoidable missteps.

The country's traditional diplomatic finesse has been tested by domestic political upheaval and the rapidly shifting global strategic landscape.

The plan, which will disperse 10,000-baht payments to 50 million Thais, has been come under fire from economists and the political opposition.