#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!

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

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.

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!

👥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.

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.

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.

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:

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

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

This Election Commission isn't very good at holding elections, is it? #ThaiElection26

Reminder that unlike in other countries, Thai elections DON'T HAVE EXIT POLLS! If any, broadcasters will usually publish a pre-election poll they have conducted a week prior to election Sunday. #ThaiElection26

Hello, I know I've been a bit quiet lately. That's because we've been preparing our #ThaiElection26 coverage. Starting today on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social, we look at the issues and main parties in this race. We'll have analysis and observations. Hope you'll like what we have for you this week. :)

Yes, but…

Ukrainian human rights lawyer and Nobel Peace Prize laureate @avalaina.bsky.social was in Bangkok recently and sat down with me to talk why Asia should still care about the war in Ukraine - and what still gives her hope. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social interview:

The Shinawatras, the Duertes, the Kims - powerful patriarchs with daughters as (future) leaders. On this week’s #CNACorrespondent we ask if there’s no other way for women in Asia to rise to top? “My Father’s Daughter” airs TONIGHT (Oct 1) at 8.30pm BK on @channelnewsasia.bsky.social

The Economist's artist doing the illustration on Thailand's new PM Anutin Charnvirakul definitely understood the assignment. 🐭 (Note: Anutin's nickname "Noo" ("หนู") colloquially means both rat or mouse in Thai)

🎥WATCH: The Cabinet of new Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul is endorsed and will take up office very soon. But this government may have a short lifespan despite the formidable challenges. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report explaining it.

AT A GLANCE: The cabinet of new Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul was endorsed by the King today, with a mix of familiar faces that were ministers before but also many technocrats tasked to steer an interim minority govt for 4 months before snap elections are called next year.

#BREAKING: ANUTIN CHARNVIRAKUL BECOMES THAILAND's 32nd PRIME MINISTER The Bhumjaithai Party leader has secured a majority, as parliament is still casting votes. He will lead an interim minority govt, pledging to @peoplesparty.or.th to call for snap elections within 4 months in office.

In personal news: We won an award!!! 🏆 Our #CNACorrespondent episode on the freed Thai hostages has won the @ContentAsia Award in the category “Best Current Affairs Programme Made in Asia”. Thank you to my @channelnewsasia.bsky.social team and to you for keeping these stories alive!

Good morning...or is it? After the ouster of PM Paetongtarn, the scramble to form the next Thai govt is on. - Pheu Thai Party-coalition sticks together, but does NOT confirm Chaikasem as PM pick - Bhumjaithai Party claims to have enough votes with @peoplesparty.or.th 🧵Here's a break down...

In a different universe, people wouldn't have called her a nepo-baby. And may be she'd wouldn't have been Prime Minister right away under such circumstances. (cont.)

#BREAKING: Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra dismissed as Prime Minister Thai Const. Court finds her guilty of ethics and integrity violations in leaked call with Cambodian ex-PM Hun Sen. Thailand's 31st and 2nd female PM - incl the whole cabinet - is removed from office.

Our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social live-blog on the court verdict against Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra is online now with all the latest updates and the background context on yet another fateful day in Thai politics.

It's judgement day in Thai politics - yet again. The Constitutional Court will decide on the fate of Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, accused of ethics and integrity violations from her leaked call with Cambodia's Hun Sen. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report on the case and its impact.

On this day 9 years ago, the Bangkok Post marked the 96th birthday of Privy Council head Prem Tinsulanonda like this

Thailand's postal services have also suspended parcel deliveries to the US for the same reasons.

In January 2021, Anchan Preelert was sentenced to 87 years jail (cut to 43 years after guilty plea), making it the highest record punishment for alleged lèse majesté. Tomorrow, she's set to be released after more than 8 years behind bars (incl. the initial arrest and detention in 2015).

Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave her testimony at the Const. Court as she faces allegations of ethics violations her leaked phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen while her ex-PM father Thaksin's lèse majesté case verdict falls on Friday. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report.

Suspended Thai PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra gave her testimony at the Const. Court as she faces allegations of ethics violations her leaked phone call with Cambodia's Hun Sen while her ex-PM father Thaksin's lèse majesté case verdict falls on Friday. Here's our @channelnewsasia.bsky.social report.

HAPPENING NOW: Suspended Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra arrives at the Const. Court to give her testimony in the leaked Hun Sen call case. Her defense called for initially 5 witnesses, but the court only accepted the sec-gen of the Natl. Security Council. Verdict is set for Aug 29.

🎥 An independent observer team from ASEAN members are on the ground monitoring the ceasefire at the Thai-Cambodian border. @channelnewsasia.bsky.social is among a few selected outlets accompanying them today for a rare glimpse at their work. Here's our report from Surin.