The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and...

After decades of undergoing chemotherapy and radiation with all the unpleasant side effects they bring, cancer sufferers in Thailand...

Moderna Inc and Novavax Inc entered into a deal with the South Korean government to manufacture their COVID-19 vaccines, as the...

Showing off her signature aerial and acrobatic moves at the Billboard Music Awards, Pink was matched by her 9-year-old...

Dogs can be trained to detect more than 90 percent of Covid-19 infections even when patients are asymptomatic, according...

A UN official in war-battered Gaza called for a “genuine political process” to avert further bloodshed, after the military...

Sinovac’s COVID-19 vaccine is coming under greater public scrutiny as the Thai government procures millions more doses. Thailand has...

A humble library for orphans in Yangon, built of recycled plastic waste, stands empty without books or archives. It...

Thailand has been abuzz with talk of “walk-in vaccinations” for the past few weeks after top government figures indicated...

A wealthy businessman once viewed by many as a saint and a model of success now stands accused of...

A senior doctor has expressed deep sorrow for her difficult decision not to admit a two-month-old baby, suffering from...

A lot can go wrong if or when “Walk-in” (or whatever they call it) vaccination facilities are opened. People...

The first female president of Thailand’s Supreme Court, Metinee Chalodhorn, faces a tough mission to defend the judiciary’s reputation...

Thailand’s economic outlook is bleak, with the daily COVID-19 caseload hitting four figures following mid-April’s Songkran holiday. The economy...

The two Thai workers, killed in an attack by Hamas while on the Ohad Agricultural Estate in Israel, were...

Coca Siam Square, once a cool place for youngsters in the old days, now closed down for good, but...

Thais’ generosity has never been lacking when it comes to pleas for donations. And thanks to mobile banking, money...

Craving a tasty croissant to enjoy with your cappuccino but not happy about having to queue, particularly in the...

Thai politics has taken a surprising twist amid the worsening COVID-19 crisis, with supporters of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha...

Nine individuals talk about their reasons for getting the vaccine and their hesitancy for doing so. They also share...

Hit by a third wave of COVID-19 infections, Thailand’s education authorities have been forced to postpone the reopening of...

A cry for help – Prevent civil war and restore human rights by officially recognizing us, Myanmar’s pro-democracy government...

Thai politicians and academics are showing a growing interest in China’s experience in poverty reduction. Leaders of the ruling...

Alarm is growing in Thailand after the Department of Corrections revealed that 2,835 COVID-19 cases had been found inside...

Currently, two COVID-19 vaccine brands are available under the Thai government’s free rollout, AstraZeneca and Sinovac, but recipients cannot...

Japanese billionaire entrepreneur Yusaku Maezawa and his assistant Yozo Hirano will be the next tourists to travel to the...

To get vaccinated or not to get vaccinated is a question many Thais are still asking themselves, even as...

Intensifying vaccination drama in Thailand is taking place against an intriguing international backdrop featuring an apparent race between the...

The third wave of COVID-19 that rolled into Thailand last month has rocked not just the fragile economic recovery...

At a time when Thailand is struggling to convince its citizens to sign up for free COVID-19 vaccination, Lampang...

While for outsiders Anwar Salaeh is a rebel MP, most of his fellow Democrats consider him a black sheep...

The United States drug regulator authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for children aged 12-15 as the country aims to speed up...

Thai Journalist Association (TJA) has issued a statement, asking Thai authorities to uphold humanitarian principles and to ensure the...

The Constitutional Court’s controversial ruling last week in favour of Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thammanat Prompow has upset...

Though people across the globe are praying for the COVID-19 pandemic to end, many are still reluctant to get...

Covid jab maker BioNTech said Monday it would build a Southeast Asia headquarters and manufacturing site in Singapore to...

A long line of people snaked across the sand of Miami Beach, Florida, as dozens of travelers from Latin America waited...

Despite the government’s repeated assurance that treatment for COVID-19 is free, not everyone is convinced. Copies of hefty hospital...

Dissatisfaction with politics may be the main reason Thais are joining the campaign to “migrate to another country”, but...

For Thais craving international travel while also wanting an anti-COVID-19 jab, a vaccination tour could be the answer. At...

As an academic, Anek Laothamatas made his name with a “Tale of Two Democracies”, which explores the divide in...

YANGON – Three months after the February 1st coup, by the Tatmadaw (military), Yangon is seeing a new kind...

“There is no challenge”, responded Thailand’s Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, when asked by Thai PBS World what he...

The ongoing third wave of COVID-19 underlines one thing: Thailand is no longer a champion in managing the contagion,...

Disappointment, anger and despair is rumbling through Thai society after Thammanat Prompow was let off the hook by the...

US drug giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech on Thursday announced a deal with the International Olympics Committee...

Thai social media has lit up with heated debate about citizens who have vowed to leave the country over...

An icon for the youth-led movement seeking to topple General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government, detained protest leader Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak...

Whether Bangkok can avoid its worst nightmare in the ongoing COVID-19 crisis depends largely on how well authorities control...

Serbia’s president said on Wednesday his country would pay each citizen who gets a Covid jab before the end...

Thailand’s foreign residents are often left scratching their heads at the confusing and sometimes apparently contradictory information on Covid-19...

The prime minister is taking a big gamble with his future, something intertwined with the national course. The opposition...

The Myanmar junta has charged under a “fake news” law, a report said Tuesday, in the latest blow to...

Sipping bubble tea and dressed in their holiday finest, millions of Chinese travellers flocked to domestic tourist attractions over...

Only about 5 percent of Thailand’s vulnerable population have so far booked a free COVID-19 vaccination jab since the...

When General Prawit Wongsuwan took control of the ruling Palang Pracharath Party in June last year, among his core...

As a media, we have to ask ourselves whether the information we have is enough to support what is...

Tycoon-turned-politician Anutin Charnvirakul may arguably be Thailand’s most-hated public health minister by now. But to be fair, his predecessors...

After 46 days on hunger strike, Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak failed again on Thursday (April 29) to secure bail release...

All 16 million vulnerable people will be the first in line when Thailand launches free nationwide vaccinations for residents...

Pfizer/BioNTech said Friday they have asked European regulators to authorize their Covid-19 vaccine for 12- to 15-year-olds, a move...

Were it not for the coronavirus, “Ghost Lab” would have premiered last year and would now be an “old...

Massaman may be once again top CNN’s “The World’s Best Food” list but it’s far from being an everyday...

A newly developed, lollipop-shaped coronavirus test is being rolled out in some of Austria’s kindergartens as an alternative for...

(by David Tun in Yangon) The coverage on this live blog has ended — for up-to-date coverage on the...

Canadian scientist Frederic Banting’s research into the link between the pancreas and high blood sugar have saved countless lives...

Butantan Biomedical Institute in Brazil announced that they began to produce their very own COVID-19 vaccines, ButanVac. While local...

The unprecedented task of pulling Thailand out of its COVID-induced economic crisis rests on the shoulders of just three...

Bangkok is now home to the world’s largest parliament complex, after almost eight years and Bt22.9 billion was spent...

As Public Health Minister, Anutin Charnvirakul is being blamed for perceived failures in handling Thailand’s latest and worst wave...

It goes without saying that “Doing nothing” does not include wearing face masks, hand washing, and some exercise. The...

Art enthusiasts raise a glass to this talented artist, architect, musician, and writer on his birthday April 28 is...

A grim warning has been issued by a leading medical expert as Thailand grapples with its third and worst...

The coronavirus has had an immense impact on the Oscars and indeed, the entertainment industry in general COVID-19 overshadowed...

While the international community watches ASEAN and the actions of the junta closely over the upcoming weeks, many in...

An expert explains how Universal Design can help make homes safer and more functional for older residents. Thailand’s elderly...

Although the third wave of COVID-19 has hit Thailand hard, key decision-makers are still keen to launch the “Phuket...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government are suffering a barrage of attacks from critics and political rivals as...

Despite Indonesia being adamant that the invitation of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing to the ASEAN summit is not,...

For the fourth straight day, India on Sunday set a global daily record of new coronavirus infections, spurred by...

All 53 crew aboard an Indonesian submarine that disappeared last week were killed, the military said Sunday as it...

The Philippine coast guard is conducting drills in the South China Sea which an official said Sunday were part...

The number of Covid-19 jabs administered globally surpassed the one billion mark on Saturday, offering hope even as the...

Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reached a five-point consensus on the crisis in Myanmar on...

Myanmar has accepted a proposal to stop violence against civilians, Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said on Saturday after...

An Indonesian submarine that went missing off the coast of Bali has sunk, the navy said Saturday, dashing hopes...

Barely breathing, Shyam Narayan arrived at the New Delhi hospital in a red rickshaw, his feet hanging over the...

China has pledged to provide Thailand with up to one million doses of vaccines to speed up inoculation against...

Hopes of rescuing dozens aboard a missing Indonesian submarine faded Saturday as its oxygen reserves were believed to have...

With daily COVID-19 cases hitting successive record highs over the past few weeks, Thailand is now busy setting up...

The combination of a new wave of COVID-19 and delayed vaccination is set to wreak more damage on Thailand’s...

Indonesia’s desperate search for a missing submarine and its 53 crew was focused on a signal from an unidentified...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has assured the Thai people that he and his government will explore all means to...

Japan announced a new virus state of emergency in Tokyo and three other regions on Friday, as the country battles...

The EU’s drug watchdog said Friday that a review of AstraZeneca’s Covid-19 vaccine found its benefits increase with age...

As Myanmar grapples with the immediate consequences of the military coup, the dangers of the COVID-19 epidemic have been...

The new interpretation of “Khun Chang, Khun Phaen” in a TV series has made the ancient folktale popular with...

With COVID-19 cases now rising by more than 1,000 per day, many Thais are wondering whether the country’s healthcare...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha confirmed to Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Thursday that he would not attend the special...

53 crew on the Indonesian missing submarine, the KRI Nanggala 402, could have enough oxygen until early Saturday, but...