Thailand
Extreme poverty falling steadily – OWID
To track progress towards ending extreme poverty, the United Nations relies on World Bank estimates of the number of people living below a poverty threshold called the “International Poverty Line” (IPL), Our World in Data (OWID) reports.
Bangkok’s once-untouchable powerbroker finds himself back behind bars
The ruling stems from a long-running controversy over whether the former prime minister ever properly served out a corruption sentence imposed when he returned from self-imposed exile in 2023.
Anutin Chanvirakul named Thailand’s new PM following coalition victory
Anutin Chanvirakul, leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Thailand after successfully forming a coalition government with support from the People’s Party.
After meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Cambodian PM meets UN Secretary-General to discuss Thai border tensions
On the border situation, Guterres assured the Cambodian leader that he has been closely monitoring developments. He welcomed the recent ceasefire between Cambodian and Thai forces, describing it as an important step towards de-escalation.
People’s Party holds balance of power in Thailand’s search for new Prime Minister
Bhumjaithai Party chief Anutin Charnvirakul, 58, quickly positioned himself as a contender, declaring readiness to become Thailand’s 32nd Prime Minister.