It has been a year since the Wild Boars football team was rescued from the Tham Luang cave in northern Thailand. Authorities have pledged to turn the cave area into a tourist attraction.
Thai cave rescue, one year on: Recovery under the glare of public attention
The daring rescue of 12 boys and their football coach from the Tham Luang Cave in northern Thailand last year made them world-famous overnight. But over the past 12 months, they've had to balance their recovery with immense public attention. Barely out of the cave, the Wild Boars were thrust into the spotlight in the following weeks, attending one publicity event after another.
Thai cave rescue, one year on: A look at how boys, coach are faring
It has been one year since a daring rescue operation brought 12 boys and their football coach out of the Tham Luang Cave in northern Thailand. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut revisited the area in Chiang Rai province to see how the boys and their coach were faring.
Thai PM, ASEAN chair emphasizes "enhancing sustainability", "seamless ASEAN connectivity" at summit
Thai PM opens 34th ASEAN Summit
Thai PM Prayut Chan-ocha has opened the 34th ASEAN Summit.
China-led economic bloc proposal tops agenda on first day of ASEAN Summit
Topping the agenda at the ASEAN 2019 Summit, is the China-led Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership or R-CEP. The trade pact includes all 10 economies of ASEAN as well as Japan, South Korea, India, Australia and New Zealand. The push to reach an agreement comes in the backdrop of US-China trade tensions.
ASEAN Foreign Ministers meet at Bangkok Summit
My latest CNA report from the ASEAN 2019 Summit in Bangkok: It's the first day and economy and foreign policy is on the agenda here as I give a general overview of this weekend's events.
Bangkok prepares itself for ASEAN Summit
Bangkok prepares itself for the 34th ASEAN Summit taking place this weekend on Wireless Road. While security is high, authorities have been ordered to keep the impact on the public at a minumum.
General Prayut Chan-ocha to remain as Thailand's Prime Minister
After a long day at parliamet, a joint assebmly of both houses has confirmed incumbent PM, former army chief and coup loeader General Prayut Chan-ocha as the new Prime Minsiter of Thailand. Here's how it came to be and what's next for the old new government.
Thai joint parliament drags vote on new PM into the night
Thai parliament is supposed to vote on a new PM today but since the early morning lawmakers have been debating endlessly, dragging the session out into the night.
Former Democrat leader Abhisit resigns ahead of parliament PM vote
Ahead of the joint parliament vote for a new PM, former Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva is resigning from his MP post following his party's decision to join the pro-military faction to form a new government with current military ruler Prayut Chan-ocha as the next PM.
Thai parliament to vote on new Prime Minister
Thailand's parliament will vote on a new prime minister on Wednesday, over two months after elections were held. But new rules written under the current military government can make this a very lopsided affair. I'll explain.
First day of Thai parliament marred by delays over Speaker vote
My extended summary of a tumoltous first day of parliament for CNA, marred by delays and attempts of delays. Also: an outlook of what's next.
Thai King officially opens parliament
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially opened parliament in a short ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, reminding the newly elected and appointed lawmakers about their duties and responsibilities. Here's what will happen next.
Thai parliament set to officially open today
Thailand’s parliament is set to open again for the first time in five years this Friday. King Maha Vajiralongkorn will preside over the opening ceremony at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, while the upper and lower Houses will convene at a temporary location since the new parliament building is still under construction. This comes two months after the first democratic elections, as no one still can command a clear majority. I explain what will happen next.
Thai court accepts case against Future Forward Party leader
Thailand's Constitutional Court has accepted taking the case against the leader of the Future Forward Party, Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit. This follows a petition by the Election Commission, accusing him of illegally owning shares in a media company while running for office.
Thailand's Democrat Party chooses new leader
Jurin Laksanavisit, who served as acting leader of Thailand's Democrat Party, is now formally in charge of the party after winning an internal election on May 15. He takes over from former prime minister, Abhisit Vejjajiva
List of military appointed Senators revealed
The Thai Royal Gazette has published the names of the 250 senators that will comprise the next upper House. All of them were appointed by the current military government. Here's my take on the list and what it means for politics going forward
Constitutional Court Rules in Favor of Party-List Formula as EC is to announce results
The Constitutional Court has decided unilaterally that Art 128 of the Election Law does not contradict with Art 91 of the Constitution, allowing the Election Commission to go ahead with its formulation of the party-list MPs, expected to be announced later.
Election Commission announces official results for 349 seats; 150 seats left
Thailand's Election Commission on May 7 announced official results for 349 seats to be taken up by lawmakers in Parliament, following the March 24th general election. The results for the remaining 150 seats in the Lower House are expected to be announced on Wednesday.