🎥 WATCH: The main suspects in the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing were handed death sentences by a Thai court. Here’s my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on why the judges found them guilty and what happened in the court room.

After nearly 11 years, a court will deliver its verdict against the main suspects in the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, which killed 20 people. The trial was plagued by delays, as the motive behind the attack was never officially acknowledged. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report.

Thai Dep-PM and FM Sihasak tells me he sensed Cambodia would launch a rarely used UN arbitration process over long-time maritime claims dispute and the latest in simmering border tensions. More from my sit-down interview with him on #AsiaTonight at 7pm BK @channelnewsasia.bsky.social.

#BREAKING: Supreme Court *accepts* ethics case against 44 former Move Forward Party members for lèse majesté reform bid, but does *NOT* suspend the current 10 @peoplesparty.or.th MPs. First hearing scheduled for June 30.

To all those celebrating, a very happy and safe 🇹🇭 #Songkran 🇲🇲 #Thingyan 🇱🇦 #PiMai 🇰🇭 #ChoulChnamThmey - whatever you call it and no matter where it’s originally from, may it be a blessed and merry beginning of the solar new year!

“Babe, are you sure we didn’t leave anything behind…?”

Thai PM Anutin promises a more stable Thailand on economy, security and tourism, despite global upheaval. Here's my @ChannelNewsAsia report on his policy speech to parliament (the 4th in 4 years by 4 different govts) and the opposition's rebuttal.

Thailand confirms the death of 3 Thai crew members after their cargo ship was attacked by Iran in the Straight of Hormuz on Mar 11. Here's my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social live report with everything we know and the wider impact of the conflict on Thailand.

You didn't get an interview with the person, you then throw past interviews (from others) into an AI client, publish that slop as an interview (though marked as created with AI) - and you call that a "deliberate creative decision"? Nah man, that's creative bankruptcy!

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Esquire Singapore responds to criticism over use of AI for Mackenyu story, calls it a ‘deliberate creative decision’

The new cabinet of PM Anutin Charnviralkul had its traditional “family photo” taken by the media. However, since is taking place before the royal audience, protocol dictates that we can’t publish anything until the ministers are taking the oath in front of the King this evening.

Thai PM blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

Thai PM blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

BANGKOK: Thailand's prime minister slammed on Friday (Apr 3) oil traders for "excessive profiteering", blaming those stockpiling fuel or smuggling it abroad for shortages that have driven prices steadily higher."Authorities have found cases of fuel stockpiling and smuggling for sale in neighbouring countries,

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BREAKING: "Human remains" found on Thai cargo ship "Mayuree Naree" stranded in Strait of Hormuz, according to Thai Foreign Ministry. 3 Thai crew members have been unaccounted for after it was attacked by Iran on Mar 11.

The case of the three crew members aboard the Thai commercial vessel “Mayuree Naree” - กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ

The case of the three crew members aboard the Thai commercial vessel “Mayuree Naree”

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Thai govt is cracking down on oil smuggling and hoarding amidst the ongoing global energy crisis "regardless of influence", says PM Anutin, as he reassures there'll be enough petrol for the Songkran if people don't hoard and use as usual.

Won’t somebody PUH-LEASE think of the economy⸮⸮⸮ While Mr. Supachai’s concerns about red tape have some merit, this framing is grossly tone-deaf when the entire North is choking. And the MPs should be able to make the laws more malleable, that’s literally what they’re supposed to do!

Clean Air Bill could hurt economy, says Bhumjaithai MP

The ruling Bhumjaithai Party has voiced strong reservations over the Clean Air Bill, warning that if passed into law, it could give excessive powers to state officials and damage the country’s e...

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👥AT A GLANCE: The new cabinet of Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul was endorsed by the King on Tuesday morning. It consists of 35 ministers (15 carried over from the previous cabinet) from only 2 parties: Bhumjaithai Party with the lion's share and now junior partner Pheu Thai Party.

Our #CNACorrespondent episode "They Are Coming Home" on the release of the Thai hostages in Gaza has been shortlisted for the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards ! Super stoked and proud of my team for this recognition! You can re-watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0B7x...

#BREAKING: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL RE-CONFIRMED AS PM The Bhumjaithai Party leader and incumbent has clinched the majority of votes in parliament and will remain the country's 32nd Prime Minister.

2 months after his snap #ThaiElection26 gambit paid off handsomely, Anutin Charnvirakul will be (almost certainly) re-confirmed as Thai Prime Minister by the new parliament on Thu (19 March). Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report looking at the state of play.

#BREAKING: Thai Const. Court accepts petition on QR and bar codes on ballots during the Feb 8 #ThaiElection26 that raised concerns about voter secrecy. The Election Commission has 15 days to submit testimonies. While no verdict date is set yet, the case could annul polls.

Thailand in talks to purchase crude oil from Russia to ensure reserves, says Thai Dep-PM and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn, as he admits diesel will get more expensive after price cap expires.

“พิพัฒน์” รับพรุ่งนี้น้ำมันขึ้น ดีเซลขยับขึ้นหลักสตางค์ไม่ถึงบาท

ทำเนียบ 17 มี.ค.-“พิพัฒน์” รับพรุ่งนี้น้ำมันขึ้น ดีเซลขยับขึ้นหลักสตางค์ไม่ถึงบาท พยายามอั้นไม่เกิน 33 บาท /ลิตร เร่งปรับสูตรน้ำมัน B20 ส่งให้ภาคขนส่ง-เกษตร ลดปัญหาต้นทุนการขนส่ง ส่วนกองทุนน้ำมันล่าสุ...

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The most visible effect of the Iran war in Thailand is an apparent panic at the fuel pump over the last few days. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report about why motorists are rushing to petrol stations - and what the government is doing about it.

Our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social #ThaiElection26 live blog is now online with all the latest results, reactions and ramifications. I will be at the ruling Bhumjaithai Party, where PM Anutin hopes to convert his tenure of 3 months in a new mandate of 4 years.

Polls close in Thailand with three main parties battling for power

An outright majority for any of the three main parties is unlikely, so an alliance is almost certain to be required to form a government.

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Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social live report from 11am with me, Leong Wai Kit and Jeremy Koh on the #ThaiElection26 chances of Bhumjaithai, @peoplesparty.or.th and Pheu Thai Party - and why the constitutional referendum is so important.

Thailand snap election: Parties vie for power amid shifting political landscape

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Polls open in Thailand in a snap #ThaiElection26. Here’s our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social live report from 8am with me and Leong Wai Kit to set the scene for a very long day:

Thailand goes to polls for general election and national referendum on the constitution

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You can watch all parts of my #ThaiElection26 preview series here in this playlist: www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

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Once a Mighty Mouse*, Anutin Charnvirakul and his Bhumjaithai have maneuvered themselves from ideologically flexible kingmaker to a big national platform serving as the new proxy of the conservative establishment. Here's our final @channelnewsasia.bsky.social #ThaiElection26 preview story:

Thailand votes 2026: PM Anutin and Bhumjaithai confident of return to power

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Our 4th @channelnewsasia.bsky.social #ThaiElection26 story is on the @peoplesparty.or.th facing a familiar question: can Thailand's progressive-reformist party stay true to their ideals and still have the right to govern. We speak to party leaders Natthaphong and Sirikanya.

Thailand Votes 2026: Can the People’s Party finish what it started?

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Two prime ministers ousted, its coalition imploded and its patriarch, Thaksin Shinawatra, back behind bars. With Thaksin's nephew now leading the #ThaiElection26 campaign, can it stop Pheu Thai's decline? Here's our third report in our week-long election series on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social.

Thailand Votes 2026: Pheu Thai party's slide from power and the future of the Shinawatra dynasty

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Our latest @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report: Thailand's South saw unprecedented deadly floods last year that sparked heavy criticism at the govt's handling. Now with snap polls coming, the South is a key battleground. Here's our next installment in our weeklong election preview series.

Thailand Votes 2026: Flood-hit South becomes key battleground

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Our first in our week-long #ThaiElection26 series for @channelnewsasia.bsky.social: With the world order unraveling rapidly, Thailand can't afford to ignore foreign policy in this election cycle any longer. And what does a frog have to do with it? 🐸 Watch here:

Thailand Votes 2026: Political deadlock, external pressures force foreign policy into focus

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