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🇹🇭 Thailand Correspondent @ChannelNewsAsia. As seen on TV. Award-winning coffeeless journalist. Nordisch by Nature.

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'I want him to come home quickly': Father of Thai worker captured by Hamas a year ago longs for h...

'I want him to come home quickly': Father of Thai worker captured by Hamas a year ago longs for h...

CNA — Six Thais are known by authorities to be still held captive by Hamas in Gaza.

CNA Explains: What's next for Thailand after a month of political chaos?

CNA Explains: What's next for Thailand after a month of political chaos?

CNA — A leading opposition party disbanded. A sitting prime minister dismissed and quickly replaced - by the latest name in a powerful family dynasty. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut makes sense of what it all means for Thailand.

EXCLUSIVE: Start of an 'epic journey', Bhutan PM says of new business city that is invitation only

EXCLUSIVE: Start of an 'epic journey', Bhutan PM says of new business city that is invitation only

CNA — In an exclusive interview with CNA, Mr Tshering Tobgay says the city will be modern and represent a "new form of urban living".

Thai Migrant Workers In Israel Taken Hostage In War | CNA Correspondent

Thai Migrant Workers In Israel Taken Hostage In War | CNA Correspondent

CNA — Few people saw the events of October 7, 2023, coming. Hamas launched a surprise assault on Israel, unleashing a war that continues today. Caught unwittingly in the fighting are a group of Thais, outsiders with little to do with that protracted Middle East conflict that's lasted for generations.

The Evolution Of Muay Thai And What It Takes To Be A Top Thai Boxer | CNA Correspondent

The Evolution Of Muay Thai And What It Takes To Be A Top Thai Boxer | CNA Correspondent

CNA — Thailand's national martial arts, Muay Thai (or Thai boxing), is in the spotlight - boxers may soon be fighting their way to the Olympics. But the road to the top is paved with sweat, tears, hopes and heartbreak.

Night Shift with Bangkok's Volunteer Rescuers | CNA Correspondent

Night Shift with Bangkok's Volunteer Rescuers | CNA Correspondent

CNA — In Bangkok, most emergency first responders are volunteers organized by private foundations. One of them is the Ruamkatanyu Foundation. Founded in 1959 by a son of Chinese immigrants, this and other organizations initially transported the dead to morgues and crematoriums, earning them the nickname 'Body Collectors'. Today, they provide emergency services and disaster relief.

Chronicling the first five days of the Thai protests | CNA Correspondent

Chronicling the first five days of the Thai protests | CNA Correspondent

CNA — An unprecedented wave of protests have gripped Bangkok and in other parts of Thailand in October 2020, as youth-led on almost daily gatherings are calling for vast political changes including of the monarchy. Even though protests have taken place since July, October saw a new escalation on both sides.

Thousands of anti-government protesters out in Bangkok amid emergency decree

Thousands of anti-government protesters out in Bangkok amid emergency decree

CNA — Thousands of anti-government protesters filled the streets of Bangkok on Thursday (Oct 15, 2020) despite an emergency decree in Thailand banning gatherings of five or more people. CNA's Saksith Saiyasombut is on the ground with the latest developments.

BREAKING: Thai cave rescue: All 13 'Wild Boars' rescued

BREAKING: Thai cave rescue: All 13 'Wild Boars' rescued

CNA — After more than 2 weeks of rescue operations, all 12 boys and their football coach have been saved from Thailand's Tham Luang cave complex. Channel NewsAsia's Saksith Saiyasombut with the live report.