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Malaysia’s Youth and Sports Minister has defended her photo with Thailand’s shuttler Kunlavut Vitidsarn, who won a silver Olympic medal, saying Malaysia is not a “sore loser” after the Thai badminton player defeated Lee Zii Jia. According to Malay Mail Online, , Hannah Yeoh said on Instagram that, as a youth minister, it is her <p>The post Malaysia’s Sports minister slammed for photos with Thai silver Olympic medalist first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Tokyo, Japan – A 6.9-magnitude earthquake followed by a 7.1 tremor struck off southern Japan on Thursday, the United States Geological Survey said. Tsunamis of up to one metre were expected to arrive or have arrived in some coastal areas in Kyushu and Shikoku islands, broadcaster NHK reported. The first quake struck at a depth of 33 kilometres (20 <p>The post Two powerful earthquakes hit off Japan: USGS first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Former MPs of the now defunct Move Forward party will meet on Friday to discuss the formation of a new executive committee for a new party. Sirikanya Tansakul, a leading MP, said today that she expects the discussion go smoothly and all the former MPs will move to a new home together. Asked about a <p>The post Ex-Move Forward MPs to appoint executive committee of a new party first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The parliament will meet next Wednesday to vote for a new First deputy House speaker, replacing Padipat Suntiphada, who was banned from politics for ten years by the Constitutional Court, according to the government whip chief. Wisut Chaiyanarun, a Pheu Thai MP, said it was still too soon to determine who will replace Padipat, but <p>The post New Deputy House Speaker to be elected next week first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Sydney, Australia – A once-respected crocodile expert was sentenced in Australia Thursday to more than 10 years in jail for sexually abusing and killing dozens of dogs, and a string of other crimes.  Adam Britton, 53, had pleaded guilty to 63 charges relating to bestiality, animal cruelty and possessing child abuse material. In sentencing Britton on Thursday, <p>The post UK crocodile expert jailed for 10 years over sexual abuse of dogs first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The United States’ criticism of the Constitutional Court’s order for the dissolution of the Move Forward party is “meaningless”, as Thailand is a sovereign country, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said today. “We, as a sovereign nation, have our own way of developing our politics and democracy. So, what the US says about us is meaningless,” <p>The post US criticism on charter court’s ruling is meaningless: Thai PM first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The Thai Embassy in London has issued a statement advising Thais living in or travelling to the UK to avoid crowded places and protests, as thousands of anti-immigration protesters have rallied in towns and cities across the nation. Thais are advised to be particularly cautious when traveling to Liverpool, Bristol, Manchester, Blackpool and Belfast. Reports <p>The post Thais visiting UK advised to avoid crowds and protests first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The Constitutional Court’s decision yesterday to dissolve the opposition Move Forward party has disenfranchised the over 14 million Thais who voted for the party in the May general election last year and raises questions about their representation in Thailand’s electoral system, the US Department of State said in a statement yesterday. It also said that <p>The post Dissolution of Move Forward disenfranchises 14 million Thais – US first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Organizers of three Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna this week called them off on Wednesday after officials announced arrests over an apparent plot to launch an attack on an event in the Vienna area such as the concerts. Swift was scheduled to play at the Austrian capital’s Ernst Happel Stadium on Thursday, Friday and Saturday <p>The post Organizers cancel Taylor Swift concerts in Vienna over fears of an attack first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Thousands of anti-racism protesters took to the streets in several English cities on Wednesday to oppose days of far-right violence that have had UK police on high alert. Nightly riots — during which mosques and migrant-related facilities have been attacked — have erupted across towns and cities in England and Northern Ireland fuelled by a <p>The post UK anti-racism protesters take to streets after days of far-right unrest first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Nobel peace prize winner Muhammad Yunus was flying back to Bangladesh on Thursday to lead a caretaker government after a student-led uprising ended the 15-year rule of Sheikh Hasina. Yunus, 84, could be sworn in as the country’s new leader as soon as Thursday evening to begin what the army chief has vowed will be <p>The post Nobel winner Yunus returning to Bangladesh to lead new government first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Two Thai weightlifters, Theerapong Silachai and Surodchana Khambao, delivered impressive performances at the Paris Olympics, winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, last night. Theerapong Silachai, 21, earned the silver medal in the Men’s 61 kg weightlifting category, becoming the first Thai male weightlifter to win an Olympic silver. Despite a session with 44 red lights <p>The post Thai weightlifters shine at Paris Olympics with silver and bronze medals first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Thailand erupted with joy last night as Panipak Wongpattanakit won the country’s first Olympic gold medal by defending her Tokyo title in the taekwondo women’s flyweight division against China’s Guo Qing. Panipak, who will retire after the Paris Games, ended her career on a perfect note as she became the first Thai athlete in any <p>The post Thailand’s Panipak wins historic flyweight gold first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Just hours after the Move Forward Party was dissolved by the Constitutional Court, its former key members declared that they will unveil a new party this Friday and continue their political struggle. Sirikanya Tansakun, deputy leader of the now-defunct Move Forward, did not dismiss the possibility that the new party will continue to address the <p>The post Ex-Move Forward members to unveil new party first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The namelist of Move Forward executive members who were banned for ten years from running for general election at the order of the Constitutional Court 1 Pita Limjaroenrat, former party leader 2 Chaithawat Tulathon, party leader 3 Nateepat Kulsetthasith, Treasurer 4 Nakornpong Supanimittrakul, member register 5 Padipat Suntiphada, the northern executive committee 6 Somchai Fangchonlajit, <p>The post Eleven Move Forward executive members debarred from politics by charter court first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Amnesty International Senior Director Deprose Muchena said today that the Constitutional Court’s decision to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward party is untenable and reveals the authorities’ complete disregard for Thailand’s international human rights obligations. “Dissolving the party, merely for advocating for reform, constitutes a serious violation of the rights to freedom of expression and <p>The post Amnesty International slams Move Forward’s dissolution first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The Constitutional Court, which ordered the dissolution of the Move Forward Party today, has called on academics, politicians and foreign diplomats at all levels to respect the Court’s orders and adhere to mutual diplomatic and international protocols. The Court wrote in its verdict that it had to dissolve the party, due to its severe violations <p>The post Charter court calls on all including foreign diplomats to respect verdict first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The Constitutional Court decided unanimously today to dissolve the main opposition Move Forward party, after finding the party guilty of attempting to overthrow the system of democracy under a constitutional Monarchy. The court also decided to debar the party’s executive committee members from contesting elections, from involvement in the setting up of a new party <p>The post Charter Court dissolves Move Forward first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

The Constitutional Court unanimously decided to order the dissolution of the Move Forward party today, for its push to amend Article 112 of the Criminal Code (the lèse majesté law). The Court also debarred the party’s executive board members’ rights from standing for election for ten years, from registering new party, from being board members <p>The post Constitutional Court dissolves Move Forward and imposes ten-year ban on executives first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Twenty-two foreign tourists and a Thai tour guide were safely rescued from a flooded cave at Ratchaprapha Reservoir (Chiaw Lan Lake) in Surat Thani province Tuesday night. The body of a second guide was found early this morning. The 37-year-old was identified as “Pongyot”, a native of Ubon Ratchathani province. Khao Sok National Park officials <p>The post Foreign tourists and guide rescued from flooded cave in Surat Thani first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

An Asian woman was found dead on Kata Beach in Phuket this morning by a life guard, according to Karon police. The victim, in a black two-piece swim suit, was about 160cm tall and aged about 30, with long black hair. The body was found lying face down on the beach, opposite the Club Med <p>The post Woman’s body found washed ashore in Phuket first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Thai female boxer Janjaem Suwannapheng who wins bronze medal in the Paris Olympics, has said that she gave her best but struggled against her opponent. Speaking after losing to Algeria’s Imane Khelif in the welterweight semi-final, Janjaem said Khelif’s speed and long reach made it difficult for her to engage effectively. Khelif’s jabs were heavy <p>The post I gave it my all : Janjaem first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Former Move Forward party leader Pita Limjaroenrat said today that he is confident that the party will not share the same fate as its predecessor, the Future Forward party, four years ago, when it was disbanded by the Constitutional Court over a loan controversy. He told the media at parliament that he does not feel <p>The post Pita confident party will survive court ruling first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

In the heart of Bangkok, where gleaming skyscrapers contrast with centuries-old temples, lies a lesser-known facet of the city’s cultural history – its historic mosques. For those intrigued by Thai-Muslim folklore, such as the enigmatic Muslim talismans featured in the provocative film “The Cursed Land” with Ananda Everingham, a tour of Bangkok’s mosques unveils a <p>The post Exploring the Islamic Spiritual Heritage of Bangkok first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Kamala Harris made her debut Tuesday with new White House running mate Tim Walz, who unleashed a stinging rebuke of their Republican rival Donald Trump, questioning his commitment to the country and skewering his record in office. Hours after being announced on the Democratic ticket, the Minnesota governor took the stage with Vice President Harris in <p>The post Harris, Walz debut White House ticket, vowing ‘fight for future’ first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Myanmar’s military withdrew from some positions close to China’s border to prioritise the “safety of people”, the junta chief said, days after an alliance of ethnic armed groups said they had routed state troops in the area. Shan State in eastern Myanmar has been rocked by fighting since late June when the Myanmar National Democratic <p>The post Myanmar military says it withdrew ‘for safety of people’ first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Paris – – Imane Khelif, the boxer at the centre of a gender dispute, beat Thailand’s Janjaem Suwannapheng by unanimous decision in a welterweight semi-final fight at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday to progress to the women’s final at Roland Garros. Khelif, a silver medallist at the 2022 worlds, and Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting have <p>The post Boxing-Algerian Khelif wins women’s semi-final amid gender dispute first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Former red-shirt leader Jatuporn Prompan was sentenced to five years in prison today, after being found guilty by the Criminal Court for breaching of national security by exposing a confidential Ministry of Foreign Affairs report. According to the charge sheet, on December 17th, 2009, Jatuporn released the report, marked “top secret”, regarding the Foreign Ministry’s <p>The post Ex-red-shirt leader Jatuporn gets 5 years in prison first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

Celebrity convict Apirak “Sia Po” Chat-anon remains locked in the tightest zone of a notorious maximum-security prison, despite claiming multiple attempts on his life by fellow convicts. The 32-year-old was transferred to Bang Kwang maximum-security prison last year after reportedly stirring serious trouble at Klong Prem Central Prison. “We received a report that he has <p>The post Celebrity convict Sia Po turns spotlight on deadly violence in Thai jails first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>

For Thai netizens last night, Viktor Axelsen was just a tall Danish badminton athlete who dashed the hopes of Thai fans and Thai badminton star Kunlavut Vitidsarn for an Olympic gold medal in the men’s singles final. Nonetheless, the Thai community readily accepted Axelsen’s victory over Kunlavut, who earned a silver medal after being defeated <p>The post How Axelsen won Thai hearts after Olympic victory first appeared on Thai PBS World.</p>