Thailand

Everything We Know About Duangphet Phromthep's Death

By Armani Syed

Inside Thailand's Push for Same-Sex Marriage

By Charlie Campbell/Bangkok

What We Know About the Mass Shooting in Thailand

By Chad de Guzman and Amy Gunia

Thailand's Complicated Legalization of Weed

By Aria Chen
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Inside Thailand's Hazy Legalization of Weed

For decades, Thailand had some of the world's harshest drug laws. In June, cannabis became legal—but the transition isn't easy.

By Charlie Campbell/Bangkok

Thai Activist in the Crosshairs of Feared Lesè-Majesté Law

“If we are fighting for democracy, then we must fight for [all] oppressed," says Tattep Ruangprapaikitseree, 23

By Laignee Barron

This Thai Protester Could Face Life in Prison

Student Bunkueanun ‘Francis’ Paothong on how he came to face a rarely used charge of violence against the Thai queen

By Bunkueanun Paothong

Meet the Lawyer Trying to Reform the Thai Monarch

“I want my daughter to grow up in a society where she can enjoy her freedom," says 36-year-old Arnon Nampa

By Laignee Barron

Why This Thai Billionaire Is Risking It All to Back Reform

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit tells TIME that he's not afraid to call for change

By Charlie Campbell / Bangkok

Why Are Thai Protesters Risking Jail to Criticize the King?

A new wave of Thai activists is publicly airing frustrations with the existing system of governance, including their king's role in it.

By Laignee Barron

Thailand’s Popular Future Forward Party Disbanded by Court

Future Forward Party called for democratic reform and curtailment of military power

By Amy Gunia

Thailand's Future Forward Party Avoids Being Disbanded

The popular opposition party has faced a raft of legal charges since its 2018 formation

By Amy Gunia

Thailand’s Future Forward Party Has the Support of Young Thais. A Court Could Disband It Entirely

The Future Forward party emerged as the third-largest party in 2019

By Amy Gunia

High-Profile Thai Opposition Party Could Be Disbanded in Court Rulings

Thailand’s highest-profile opposition party will face two cases in the Constitutional Court that could lead to its dissolution as early as next month and strengthen the military-backed government’s grip on power.The court accepted a new...

By Siraphob Thanthong-Knight / Bloomberg

Thailand's King Strips His Royal Consort of Her Title Over Alleged Disloyalty, 'Inappropriate Behavior'

She was the first person to hold that title in almost a century

By Siraphob Thanthong-Knight / Bloomberg

The Beach From DiCaprio's 'The Beach' Is Closed Until 2021

The bay's coral reefs are recovering from damage caused by an influx of tourists

By Amy Gunia

What to Know About Thailand's New King Vajiralongkorn

A three-day coronation ceremony to mark King Vajiralongkorn's reign will begin Saturday

By Hillary Leung

Couple in Hiding After Attempt to Establish Community at Sea

The American businessman and his partner are in hiding after Thai authorities accused them of breaching the country's sovereignty

By Amy Gunia

Canadian Tourist Dies in Thailand After Plunging From Zipline

It is the latest accident to hit the popular Flight of the Gibbon tourist attraction

By Hillary Leung

No Racy Photos: Thai Police Warn Songkran Revelers

Police warn that anyone sharing images of the sometimes scantily-clad festivities could end up in jail

By Hillary Leung
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