Anutin Charnvirakul

Arson and bomb attacks hit more than 70 locations in Thailand’s deep south, authorities say

Dozens of coordinated arson and incendiary attacks across Thailand’s insurgency-hit south over the weekend left at least three people injured and damaged government property, authorities said.

Thai schools step up security after deadly shooting

Staff inspecting as students arrive at Sawasdee Wittaya School in Bangkok on Aug 14.

Thai PM suspends permits for firearm purchases after school shooting

On Aug 7, a teenage student killed six people and himself at a school outside Bangkok after fatally shooting his grandparents in Thailand’s worst mass killing in nearly four years.

Thai PM vows new gun law after deadly school shooting

Emergency personnel outside the house where a Thai teenager fatally shot his grandparents, before opening fire at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok.

Myanmar president visits Thailand on quest for legitimacy as Bangkok backs engagement

Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing will visit Thailand on Aug 6.

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Bangkok hopes to pave way for Myanmar’s return to ASEAN, but analysts say caution is needed

It will be Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing’s second visit to an ASEAN country since becoming head of state on April 10.

Thai PM Anutin apologises to Russians, orders tighter security after five Chonburi killings

Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul (in light blue) instructed the relevant authorities to increase the intensity of patrols and inspections.

Musical diplomacy: Thai PM bursts into song on China visit

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping meeting in Shanghai on July 17.

Thailand’s Anutin at 100 days: Stability first, reform later?

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at a news conference following a bilateral meeting with Vietnam’s President To Lam in Bangkok on May 28.

Thai government’s $15.6 billion borrowing plan in legal crosshairs as growth falters

The economy expanded 2.4 per cent in 2025, lagging regional peers.

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