Thai-Cambodia train links set to relaunch
After 45 years, rail links between Thailand and Cambodia are set to be relaunched again as leaders of both countries oversaw an opening ceremony on Monday. Here I explain what it means for bilateral ties.
Bangkok mall expected to re-open soon after fire kills 2, injures 16
CentralWorld is expected to re-open very soon after a fire on Wednesday evening has forced a shutdown and evactuation. 2 people were killed and 16 injured, as the exact cause of the fire has not been found yet.
CNA+: Talking covering Thai elections, post-election chaos and Northern haze
This is first ever segment of CNA+ on #AsiaFirst, where Julie Yoo and Adam Bakhtir check in with our correspondents around the region to talk about the current buzz and the stories behind the news. Today, I talked about the ongoing post-election mess, a look behind covering the elections and also a bit about the haze up north.
Thank you to my team for their help and also special thanks to Chu Chocolate Bar & Cafe for letting us use their Sathorn branch.
Palang Pracharat Party holds off announcing coalition
After the announcement of an pro-democracy coaltion consisting of Pheu Thai, Future Forward and five other parties, the pro-military Palang Prachrat Party is holding off from making a similar announcement. I'll tell why.
Pheu Thai, Future Forward and 5 other parties announce coalition
7 political parties, including Pheu Thai, Future Forward and Seriruamthai, are joining in a "pro-democracy" coalition together, claiming that they have at least 255 seats in parliament.
No clear winner after election night as Pheu Thai lays claim to form coalition
More than 24 hours after the polls have closed in Thailand's election, there's still no clear picture emerging with the Election Comission facing criticsm over its poor handling. Meanwhile, both Pheu Thai and Future Forward have gone ahead to comment on the prelimary results.
Uncertainty reigns the morning after Thailand's election
There's still uncertainty on the morning after the elections with ballot counting stopping abruptly at 93% (it was supposed to end at 95% on Sunday night) and no clear winner either.
Pro-military party and Pheu Thai neck-and-neck after preliminary election results
My wrapup on election night looking at the pro-military Palang Pracharat Party and the dysmal performace of the Democrat Party and what its implications are for the future of Thai politics in general.
Being Prayut - From stern general to politician
In our last part of the reports leading to the 2019 Thailand elections we look at one of the most polarizing figures of the past five years: Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha. We take a look at the man who wants to continue to rule the country - but what are his chances?
Red and yellow shirts reflect on political conflict before Thailand elections
As Thailand goes to the polls this Sunday, it’s just the latest mark in Thailand’s long and often tumultuous political history. The color-coded political polarization between the royalist yellow shirts and the pro-Thaksin red shirts have dominated much of the past 15 years. We caught up with some of the activists from both sides and explores where the country is now.
PM Prayut makes surprise appearance at pro-military party's final campaign rally
My latest report: The pro-military Palang Pracharat Party has saved the best for last as current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha made a surprise appearance on their final big rally before Sunday's election.
Thailand's first social media election campaign
This is Thailand's first 'true' election camapaign that is also being fought on social media. With 82% internet penetration, political parties are also jockeying for votes on Facebook and Instagram. But how effective are they?
Thailand’s urban voters seek decentralization of power as polls near
A different kind of urban voter story. For the past two decades, Thailand's different regions have displayed distinct patterns in the way voters cast their ballots. We traveled to Khon Kaen, the largest city in the northeast, where voters say they want to see greater decentralisation of power from capital Bangkok.
Thailand's new election system, explained
We explain the new election system and its potential impact on the next government.
Abhisit rejects Prayut as next PM
We're kicking off our Thai Election 2019 coverage counting down to March 24. Today, we're looking at the big picture and at what has happened in the past 5 years since the coup. Also: Democrat Party, Thailand leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is rejecting current PM Prayut Chan-o-cha as the next PM after the elections.
Constitutional Court dissolves Thai Raksachart Party
Thailand's Constitutional Court has ruled to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party after its failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate. I explain the verdict and what it means for the March 24 elections.
Constitutional Court to decide fate of Thai Raksachart Party
It's judgement day for the Thai Raksachart Party as the Constitutional Court decides today (Thursday) whether or not to dissolve the party after its failed bid to nominate Princess Ubolratana as their PM candidate a month ago. Here's my recap of the case and what could happen later today.
Thai Airways to resume flights to Europe after Pakistan airspace closure
Thai Airways will resume its flight to Europe later this Thursday after it was forced to cancel all flights on Wednesday night following the air space closure in Pakistan following tensions with neighboring India.
Prosecutors to decide Thanathorn indictment after elections
Prosecutors will not decide whether to indict Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit and two other members until two days after the election. The three have been accussed by the military government for violating the Computer Crimes Act, as they have criticized the military in a Facebook livestream last year.
Constitutional Court accepts case to dissolve Thai Raksachart Party
Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted the petition by the Election Comission to dissolve the Thai Raksachart Party after its failed bid to nomimate Princess Ubolratana as PM candidate.