Patpicha Tanakasempipat

Thai anti-junta leader says 'no giving up' on forming next gov’t

Thai anti-junta leader says 'no giving up' on forming next gov’t

Electoral rules make it nearly impossible for the opposition to overcome the Senate’s vote to form its own gov't.

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Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

Thailand's rising political star charged with sedition

The sedition charge, which was filed by the junta, was the second case opened against Thanathorn.

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Polls monitor says Thai election campaign 'heavily tilted' to benefit junta

Polls monitor says Thai election campaign 'heavily tilted' to benefit junta

It criticises a messy ballot-counting process that created mistrust.

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Junta chief croons, Thaksin says 'we will win' in Thai election battle

Junta chief croons, Thaksin says 'we will win' in Thai election battle

Under the new constitution written by the junta, pro-military parties can form gov't despite winning a minority of seats.

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Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada

Saudi teen who fled family leaves Thailand for asylum in Canada

The decision is likely to exacerbate Canada’s already poor relations with Saudi Arabia.

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Thailand protests over US TV show's portrayal of its monarchy

Thailand protests over US TV show's portrayal of its monarchy

Thai Foreign Ministry lodges complaint with 'Madam Secretary' producers over fictional arrest and quotes about censorship.

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RIP - the Thai charmer who won soccer's biggest league

RIP - the Thai charmer who won soccer's biggest league

Vichai who dies in a helicopter crash had a knack for winning people over with charm and largesse.

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Thai cave boys ordained as Buddhist novices to honour dead rescuer

Thai cave boys ordained as Buddhist novices to honour dead rescuer

The boys’ families had previously promised that their children would be ordained in memory of diver Samarn Kunan.

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Thai boys ask for not too much homework in first letters from flooded cave

Thai boys ask for not too much homework in first letters from flooded cave

The letters were brought out of the cave on Friday night.

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Thai junta detains opposition duo ahead of anti-graft inspection

The Rachabhakti Park has been at the centre of a corruption scandal.

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