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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C) arrives with fellow cabinet members before a cabinet meeting at Government House in Bangkok on July 1, 2025. (Photo by Lillian SUWANRUMPHA / AFP) (Photo by LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images)

Thai court suspends prime minister as it probes ethics case

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Bloomberg

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Thailand’s prime minister, at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. The annual Davos gathering of political leaders, top executives and celebrities runs from January 20 to 24. Photographer: Stefan Wermuth/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Thailand cuts power supply to Myanmar in blow to scam centers

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Bloomberg

This aerial photo taken on May 17, 2024 shows a general view of the Bhumibol bridge (L) over the Chao Phraya river and an under-construction high-rise building (R) in the backdrop of Bangkok’s skyline. Thailand released its first quarter gross domestic product (GDP) figures of 2024 on May 20. (Photo by Amaury PAUL / AFP) (Photo by AMAURY PAUL/AFP via Getty Images)

Thailand aims to legalize casinos next year in win for global players

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat, Suttinee Yuvejwattana, and others

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE – MARCH 02: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS Taylor Swift performs during “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour” at the National Stadium on March 02, 2024 in Singapore. (Photo by Ashok Kumar/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management)

Stung by Taylor Swift tour snub, Thailand seals deals for music festivals to boost ailing economy

By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Bloomberg