Thailand

Country Thailand
Capital Bangkok
Continent Asia
Currency Baht(THB)
Languages Thai

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Introduction

A unified Thai kingdom was established in the mid-14th century. Known as Siam until 1939, Thailand is the only Southeast Asian country never to have been taken over by a European power. A bloodless revolution in 1932 led to a constitutional monarchy. In alliance with Japan during World War II, Thailand became a US treaty ally following the conflict. A military coup in September 2006 ousted then Prime Minister THAKSIN Chinnawat. The interim government held elections in December 2007 that saw the former pro-THAKSIN People's Power Party (PPP) emerge at the head of a coalition government. The anti-THAKSIN People's Alliance for Democracy (PAD) in May 2008 began street demonstrations against the new government, eventually occupying the prime minister's office in August and Bangkok's two international airports in November. The PAD ended their protests in early December 2008 following a court ruling that dissolved the ruling PPP and two other coalition parties for election violations. The Democrat Party then formed a new coalition government and ABHISIT Wetchachiwa became prime minister. In October 2008 THAKSIN went into voluntary exile to avoid imprisonment for a corruption conviction, and has since agitated his followers from abroad. THAKSIN supporters re-organized into the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD) and rioted in April 2009, shutting down an ASEAN meeting in Phuket, and in early 2010 protested a court verdict confiscating most of THAKSIN's wealth. Since January 2004, thousands have been killed as separatists in Thailand's southern ethnic Malay-Muslim provinces increased the violence associated with their cause.

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Opinion | I’d Be Thailand’s Leader if the System Wasn’t Rigged - The New York TimesOpinion | I’d Be Thailand’s Leader if the System Wasn’t Rigged  The New York Times

Thailand’s new leader Anutin set to push growth and calm border crisis - ReutersThailand’s new leader Anutin set to push growth and calm border crisis  Reuters

Is Vietnam Becoming the New Thailand? - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineIs Vietnam Becoming the New Thailand?  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Cambodia, Thailand Agree on Weapons Withdrawal to Ease Tensions - MintCambodia, Thailand Agree on Weapons Withdrawal to Ease Tensions  Mint

Prestatyn man, 75, dies in balcony fall in Pattaya, Thailand - BBCPrestatyn man, 75, dies in balcony fall in Pattaya, Thailand  BBC

Thailand's former PM Thaksin sentenced to one year in prison - The Times of IndiaThailand's former PM Thaksin sentenced to one year in prison  The Times of India

'I lose my freedom today': Thailand’s former strongman Thaksin jailed as dynasty crumbles - Deccan Herald'I lose my freedom today': Thailand’s former strongman Thaksin jailed as dynasty crumbles  Deccan Herald

Thaksin Shinawatra: Thai court rules that ex-PM must serve one year in jail - BBCThaksin Shinawatra: Thai court rules that ex-PM must serve one year in jail  BBC

Visa reform in Thailand: 17 Non-Immigrant categories now reduced to seven - Business TodayVisa reform in Thailand: 17 Non-Immigrant categories now reduced to seven  Business Today

Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment - The HinduFormer PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment  The Hindu

Lions maul veteran zookeeper to death in front of horrified guests at Bangkok safari park - The IndependentLions maul veteran zookeeper to death in front of horrified guests at Bangkok safari park  The Independent

Rajeev Sen-Charu Asopa set their fight aside, travel together for Thailand vacation - The Indian ExpressRajeev Sen-Charu Asopa set their fight aside, travel together for Thailand vacation  The Indian Express

Monsoon continues across Thailand with heavy rain warnings in North and Northeast - Nation ThailandMonsoon continues across Thailand with heavy rain warnings in North and Northeast  Nation Thailand

Zookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors - NBC NewsZookeeper in Thailand dies after being attacked by lions in front of visitors  NBC News

Siam Validus joins Thailand NCB to speed SME loans - IBS IntelligenceSiam Validus joins Thailand NCB to speed SME loans  IBS Intelligence

Thailand restructures non-immigrant visa categories - The Economic TimesThailand restructures non-immigrant visa categories  The Economic Times

iPhone 17 Series price: Find out where it's cheapest- US, Dubai, Thailand, or Japan? - India TV NewsiPhone 17 Series price: Find out where it's cheapest- US, Dubai, Thailand, or Japan?  India TV News

India's DGTR suggests ADD on glass fibre from China, Bahrain, Thailand - Fibre2FashionIndia's DGTR suggests ADD on glass fibre from China, Bahrain, Thailand  Fibre2Fashion

Thailand Plans Free Domestic Flights For Indians And Other International Tourists From September - NDTVThailand Plans Free Domestic Flights For Indians And Other International Tourists From September  NDTV

Cambodia, Thailand reaffirm commitment to peace in wake of border conflict - Anadolu AjansiCambodia, Thailand reaffirm commitment to peace in wake of border conflict  Anadolu Ajansi

Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement - Al JazeeraAnutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thailand PM after royal endorsement  Al Jazeera

Anti-dumping duty on China, Bahrain, Thailand glass fibre imports - newsarenaindia.comAnti-dumping duty on China, Bahrain, Thailand glass fibre imports  newsarenaindia.com

Petrochemical News - SNAPSHOT: Thailand (Bangkok) market as of September 11, 2025 - PolymerupdatePetrochemical News - SNAPSHOT: Thailand (Bangkok) market as of September 11, 2025  Polymerupdate

Five days of fire: Lessons from the Cambodia–Thailand border crisis - Lowy InstituteFive days of fire: Lessons from the Cambodia–Thailand border crisis  Lowy Institute

Thailand’s Elusive and Little-Known Golden Feline, Filmed for the First Time After Years of Silence in Its Jungle Habitat - Indian Defence ReviewThailand’s Elusive and Little-Known Golden Feline, Filmed for the First Time After Years of Silence in Its Jungle Habitat  Indian Defence Review

Cambodia, Thailand express firm commitment to resolving border issues peacefully - chinadailyasia.comCambodia, Thailand express firm commitment to resolving border issues peacefully  chinadailyasia.com

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: BBC visits villages caught in the middle - BBCThailand-Cambodia conflict: BBC visits villages caught in the middle  BBC

Corero Network Security Partners with Nextwave to Expand DDoS Protection into Thailand - PR NewswireCorero Network Security Partners with Nextwave to Expand DDoS Protection into Thailand  PR Newswire

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake detected near Vietnam; Thailand urged to remain alert - Nation ThailandMagnitude 4.7 earthquake detected near Vietnam; Thailand urged to remain alert  Nation Thailand

Thailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’ - Al JazeeraThailand’s PM-elect names veterans to cabinet in bid to ‘bring confidence’  Al Jazeera

Thailand to host an International Boat Show in 2026 to promote marine tourism - IndulgexpressThailand to host an International Boat Show in 2026 to promote marine tourism  Indulgexpress

Thailand’s top court orders former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to spend one year in jail - CNNThailand’s top court orders former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to spend one year in jail  CNN

Malaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, Philippines, Taiwan: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Popular Mural Art Neighborhoods for Creative Travelers - Travel And Tour WorldMalaysia, South Korea, Thailand, India, Philippines, Taiwan: Agoda’s Guide to Asia’s Popular Mural Art Neighborhoods for Creative Travelers  Travel And Tour World

Safari zone in Bangkok temporarily closed after lion attack kills staff member - Nation ThailandSafari zone in Bangkok temporarily closed after lion attack kills staff member  Nation Thailand

Thailand’s gold exports to Cambodia soar to 68 billion baht, JSCCIB urges urgent investigation - Nation ThailandThailand’s gold exports to Cambodia soar to 68 billion baht, JSCCIB urges urgent investigation  Nation Thailand

'Ranger': Ajay, Sanjay, Tamannaah to shoot in Thailand next - NewsBytes'Ranger': Ajay, Sanjay, Tamannaah to shoot in Thailand next  NewsBytes

Thailand initiates safeguard investigation on polypropylene imports, says WTO - Nation ThailandThailand initiates safeguard investigation on polypropylene imports, says WTO  Nation Thailand

Thailand, Cambodia Pledge to De-escalate Situation at Disputed Border - The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs MagazineThailand, Cambodia Pledge to De-escalate Situation at Disputed Border  The Diplomat – Asia-Pacific Current Affairs Magazine

Thailand targets Indian wedding market to boost tourism - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Thailand targets Indian wedding market to boost tourism  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Ranger: Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt And Tamannaah Bhatia Head To Thailand After Mumbai Schedule - Report - Times NowRanger: Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt And Tamannaah Bhatia Head To Thailand After Mumbai Schedule - Report  Times Now

Cambodia–Thailand border: temporary restrictions for e-Visa holders - VisasNewsCambodia–Thailand border: temporary restrictions for e-Visa holders  VisasNews

How Close Is Too Close? Understanding Similar/Not-Similar Marks In Thailand - MondaqHow Close Is Too Close? Understanding Similar/Not-Similar Marks In Thailand  Mondaq

WHA Set to Achieve 4th Consecutive All-Time High on Thailand Investment Boom - kaohoon internationalWHA Set to Achieve 4th Consecutive All-Time High on Thailand Investment Boom  kaohoon international

Thaksin Shinawatra jailed by Thailand supreme court for one year in major blow to former prime minister - The GuardianThaksin Shinawatra jailed by Thailand supreme court for one year in major blow to former prime minister  The Guardian

Thailand records 7% y/y drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025 - ReutersThailand records 7% y/y drop in foreign visitors so far in 2025  Reuters

How Thailand became a glittering global hub for gems and jewelry - Nation ThailandHow Thailand became a glittering global hub for gems and jewelry  Nation Thailand

Rice Prices Shift As Thailand Bucks Weak Demand And Strong Supply - FinimizeRice Prices Shift As Thailand Bucks Weak Demand And Strong Supply  Finimize

Thailand-Cambodia clashes: Both countries to consider reopening border crossings - WIONThailand-Cambodia clashes: Both countries to consider reopening border crossings  WION

Full Circle Biotechnology plans 7,000-ton insect protein plant in Thailand - AgFunderNewsFull Circle Biotechnology plans 7,000-ton insect protein plant in Thailand  AgFunderNews

Thailand at Risk of Mexico Raising Import Tariffs on Asian Countries - kaohoon internationalThailand at Risk of Mexico Raising Import Tariffs on Asian Countries  kaohoon international

Thailand: Regulator orders suspension of an actuary's license - Asia Insurance ReviewThailand: Regulator orders suspension of an actuary's license  Asia Insurance Review

Day 14: It’s medal time in Thailand! - Volleyball WorldDay 14: It’s medal time in Thailand!  Volleyball World

Thailand has another new prime minister and an opening for progress. But will anything change? - The ConversationThailand has another new prime minister and an opening for progress. But will anything change?  The Conversation

Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt And Tamannaah Bhatia Head To Thailand For Ranger Shoot? - News18Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt And Tamannaah Bhatia Head To Thailand For Ranger Shoot?  News18

CP Group Teams Up with Kao to Tap Into Thailand’s Laundry Market with ‘extra’ Detergent - kaohoon internationalCP Group Teams Up with Kao to Tap Into Thailand’s Laundry Market with ‘extra’ Detergent  kaohoon international

Amazing Green Fest 2025 in Thailand Promotes Sustainable Tourism, Eco-Friendly Practices, and Innovation Across the Travel Industry - Travel And Tour WorldAmazing Green Fest 2025 in Thailand Promotes Sustainable Tourism, Eco-Friendly Practices, and Innovation Across the Travel Industry  Travel And Tour World

Thailand-Cambodia Clashes: Both Countries Agree on Weapons Withdrawal to Ease Tensions - WIONThailand-Cambodia Clashes: Both Countries Agree on Weapons Withdrawal to Ease Tensions  WION

Jet used by Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra lands in Bangkok, flight tracker shows - ReutersJet used by Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra lands in Bangkok, flight tracker shows  Reuters

France to Thailand, here are the 10 most visited countries in the world in 2025 - GQ IndiaFrance to Thailand, here are the 10 most visited countries in the world in 2025  GQ India

UN staff in Thailand strengthen knowledge on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse - UN Women Asia and the PacificUN staff in Thailand strengthen knowledge on preventing sexual exploitation and abuse  UN Women Asia and the Pacific

Thailand ranked first worldwide in weather modification - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Thailand ranked first worldwide in weather modification  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns from overseas ahead of court verdict - ReutersThailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns from overseas ahead of court verdict  Reuters

Thailand: Restructuring of Non-Immigrant Visa Categories - FragomenThailand: Restructuring of Non-Immigrant Visa Categories  Fragomen

Thailand Launches Official Host Country Website for the 2026 IMF- World Bank Group Annual Meetings - PR NewswireThailand Launches Official Host Country Website for the 2026 IMF- World Bank Group Annual Meetings  PR Newswire

Saab receives Gripen E/F order for Thailand - SaabSaab receives Gripen E/F order for Thailand  Saab

Ericsson, DEPA renew 5G partnership in Thailand - Capacity MediaEricsson, DEPA renew 5G partnership in Thailand  Capacity Media

Chinese tire mould maker breaks ground on Thailand factory - European Rubber JournalChinese tire mould maker breaks ground on Thailand factory  European Rubber Journal

Thailand's new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul - ReutersThailand's new prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul  Reuters

Thailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid - Al JazeeraThailand’s acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid leadership bid  Al Jazeera

EU EV Market Being Left Behind by China, UK, Thailand, and Vietnam! - CleanTechnicaEU EV Market Being Left Behind by China, UK, Thailand, and Vietnam!  CleanTechnica

LTR Visa contributes over THB20 billion to economy in 3 years: BOI - Nation ThailandLTR Visa contributes over THB20 billion to economy in 3 years: BOI  Nation Thailand

Thaksin Shinawatra: Former leader leaves Thailand in private jet days before court ruling that could see him imprisoned - CNNThaksin Shinawatra: Former leader leaves Thailand in private jet days before court ruling that could see him imprisoned  CNN

Thailand’s tourism rebounds as tourist arrivals hit 22 million - Asia News NetworkThailand’s tourism rebounds as tourist arrivals hit 22 million  Asia News Network

Thailand Supreme Court orders former PM to serve one-year prison term - JURIST - News - JURIST Legal NewsThailand Supreme Court orders former PM to serve one-year prison term - JURIST - News  JURIST Legal News

Thailand's Supreme Court orders Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one year in prison - as it happened - ReutersThailand's Supreme Court orders Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one year in prison - as it happened  Reuters

Video | Fresh Protests Erupt In Nepal | Thailand's Former PM Thaksin To Serve 1-yr Prison Term - NDTVVideo | Fresh Protests Erupt In Nepal | Thailand's Former PM Thaksin To Serve 1-yr Prison Term  NDTV

Indonesia Joins France, Jamaica, Thailand, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Morocco, Chile As Australia Issues New Travel Alert On Respecting Local Customs To Avoid Penalties - Travel And Tour WorldIndonesia Joins France, Jamaica, Thailand, Costa Rica, Hong Kong, Morocco, Chile As Australia Issues New Travel Alert On Respecting Local Customs To Avoid Penalties  Travel And Tour World

Thailand tourism puts its best foot forward at ITE HCMC 2025 - Travel Daily MediaThailand tourism puts its best foot forward at ITE HCMC 2025  Travel Daily Media

Anutin Charnvirakul: Thailand names third prime minister in two years - BBCAnutin Charnvirakul: Thailand names third prime minister in two years  BBC

From Saudi Arabaia to Turkey: Top 10 largest airport in the world 2025 - WIONFrom Saudi Arabaia to Turkey: Top 10 largest airport in the world 2025  WION

Propaganda shots fired despite pause in Thailand-Cambodia war - MonoclePropaganda shots fired despite pause in Thailand-Cambodia war  Monocle

Heavy to very heavy rain forecast as southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand - Nation ThailandHeavy to very heavy rain forecast as southwest monsoon prevails over Thailand  Nation Thailand

Epic Angels expands portfolio with Thailand’s Living Roots - Agro Spectrum IndiaEpic Angels expands portfolio with Thailand’s Living Roots  Agro Spectrum India

Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM after rout of ruling party rival - ReutersThailand's Anutin Charnvirakul elected PM after rout of ruling party rival  Reuters

PTT Rises as Thailand’s Energy Sector Anticipates Windfall from Gas Price Overhaul and Lower LNG Cost - kaohoon internationalPTT Rises as Thailand’s Energy Sector Anticipates Windfall from Gas Price Overhaul and Lower LNG Cost  kaohoon international

Pro-cannabis and a karaoke crooner: meet Thailand’s next prime minister - The GuardianPro-cannabis and a karaoke crooner: meet Thailand’s next prime minister  The Guardian

Thailand proposes to fund free domestic flights to international tourists - The Economic TimesThailand proposes to fund free domestic flights to international tourists  The Economic Times

From Taiwan with Care: Taiwan Excellence Redefines Smart Healthcare at Medical Fair Thailand 2025 - Nation ThailandFrom Taiwan with Care: Taiwan Excellence Redefines Smart Healthcare at Medical Fair Thailand 2025  Nation Thailand

Thailand Tourism Surges with Twenty Two Million Visitors in this Year, Generating One Trillion Baht Revenue and Nearing its Annual Targets - Travel And Tour WorldThailand Tourism Surges with Twenty Two Million Visitors in this Year, Generating One Trillion Baht Revenue and Nearing its Annual Targets  Travel And Tour World

Thai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed as court rules hospital stay unjustified - ReutersThai ex-PM Thaksin Shinawatra jailed as court rules hospital stay unjustified  Reuters

Thailand extends 7% VAT rate for another year - Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)Thailand extends 7% VAT rate for another year  Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus)

Second Army chief warns to think carefully before reopening Thai-Cambodian border - Nation ThailandSecond Army chief warns to think carefully before reopening Thai-Cambodian border  Nation Thailand

First Advanced DDoS Protection Platform Launches in Thailand: Corero Partners with Nextwave for National Defense - Stock TitanFirst Advanced DDoS Protection Platform Launches in Thailand: Corero Partners with Nextwave for National Defense  Stock Titan

Tourism Solutions International’s Eric Levy shares how Thailand remains a global tourism powerhouse - Travel Daily MediaTourism Solutions International’s Eric Levy shares how Thailand remains a global tourism powerhouse  Travel Daily Media

Zookeeper fatally mauled by lions at Bangkok zoo - Nation ThailandZookeeper fatally mauled by lions at Bangkok zoo  Nation Thailand

Leadership Changes in France, Japan, and Thailand - NewsForKids.netLeadership Changes in France, Japan, and Thailand  NewsForKids.net

Thailand, Cambodia hold special GBC meeting in Koh Kong to ease tensions - Nation ThailandThailand, Cambodia hold special GBC meeting in Koh Kong to ease tensions  Nation Thailand

New Strict Alcohol Sales Laws in Thailand Effective November 2025 - LexologyNew Strict Alcohol Sales Laws in Thailand Effective November 2025  Lexology

Thailand plans free domestic flights for international tourists: Here’s everything you need to know - MoneycontrolThailand plans free domestic flights for international tourists: Here’s everything you need to know  Moneycontrol

Thailand Police Seize $2.8M in Illegal E-Cigarettes - Tobacco ReporterThailand Police Seize $2.8M in Illegal E-Cigarettes  Tobacco Reporter

Zookeeper mauled to death by lions after stepping out of car at safari park in Thailand - CBS NewsZookeeper mauled to death by lions after stepping out of car at safari park in Thailand  CBS News

Thailand's cultural outreach woos Chinese tourists - China DailyThailand's cultural outreach woos Chinese tourists  China Daily