Thailand

Two countries to appoint ambassadors for the first time since 1989

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

And other stories from the stranger side of life

Should George Elliot now be called Mary Ann Evans? Is the Thai monarchy in trouble? What can our twin galaxy tell us?

New research reveals desperate families seeking affordable care overseas for relatives with the disease

Cave expert Vernon Unsworth insulted the Tesla founder’s miniature submarine during Thai rescue operation

Proposal to relocate from Bangkok comes weeks after Indonesia announced similar plan

Koh Samui’s elder statesman shows us why it’s one of Thailand’s top luxury getaways

Bangkok’s new kid on the block offers a top-down persecutive on the city that never stops

Concerns over security after failed bombing in Bangkok

Nottingham-born Kevin Smitham, 51, was found dead in August last year after being accused of murdering his Thai wife

Palang Pracha Rath leads the popular vote with 93% of votes counted

Anger grows as ruling military junta again postpones election initially promised for 2015

The 18-year-old says she is seeking asylum in Australia after renouncing Islam and ‘will be killed’ if sent home

Police fear the two victims are missing political activists

New evidence suggests dead Southeast Asian woman had been living in north England after marrying English man

‘Ridiculously drunk’ tourists defaced 13th-century wall after night out

Two men confess to shooting and bludgeoning couple over family feud

Authorities are being urged to drop charges over social media post alleging police failings

Boys and their coach have spoken to reporters for the first time

Ekaphol Chanthawong, 25, hailed as hero despite initial criticism for leading group into danger

Four boys have been pulled out, but bad weather is threatening the ongoing effort to remove those remaining in the cave

Rescuers are unsure where to look for the young players, who got stuck in a network of caves last Saturday

Thai navy divers race to save 12 boys and coach cut off by flash floods

Strike out for the nightlife and beach sports - or retreat to the tranquility of the tropical gardens

With a sleek modern vibe and villas styled to look like superyachts, Kata Rocks is setting a course for the future

Amid the coconut groves of this beautiful island, you’ll find elegant villas, fine food and exemplary service

Maya Bay will be shut down by authorities for four months to help damaged coral reefs and sea life recover

The four children and four adults survived with help from staff in terminal

Verdict raises questions about military’s vow to restore democracy

Innovation is on the menu at Som Saa, Smoking Goat, Kiln and Farang