The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Thailand's foreign minister arrived for a visit to the Myanmar border on Friday, the ministry said, following days of clashes that have dislodged junta troops from their positions in a vital trade hub in the neighbouring country.

The UN says Russia, China and India continue to send weapons to Myanmar even as the Singapore route is blocked.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Thursday closed down -0.61 (-2.84%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed down -4.40 (-0.70%). Sugar prices posted moderate losses on Thursday, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low. Sugar...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) this morning is down -0.50 (-2.33%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) is down -2.70 (-0.43%). Sugar prices this morning are trading lower, with NY sugar falling to a 1-month low and London sugar falling to a 3-week low. Sugar...

Myanmar junta troops have withdrawn from their positions in a major trade hub near the Thai border following days of clashes, an ethnic armed group said Thursday, in a further blow to the embattled military.

Deteriorating situation in Myawaddy adds to pressure on generals who seized power in a 2021 coup.

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) on Wednesday closed down -0.03 (-0.14%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) closed down -1.60 (-0.25%). Sugar prices Wednesday fell slightly, with London sugar posting a 2-1/2 week low. Sugar prices have been under pressure since last Wednesday when Thailand's...

May NY world sugar #11 (SBK24 ) this morning is up +0.01 (+0.05%), and May London ICE white sugar #5 (SWK24 ) is down -0.90 (-0.14%). Sugar prices this morning are narrowly mixed, with London sugar falling to a 2-1/2 week low. Sugar prices have been under pressure since last...

Thai armoured cars patrolled the town of Mae Sot Wednesday as the deep boom of artillery thundered across the border in Myanmar where the junta and an ethnic armed group fought for a second day near a vital trade hub.

Thailand's decision on indicting Thaksin Shinawatra in a royal insult case could have significant political implications.

Thailand is prepared to accept 100,000 refugees fleeing fighting in Myanmar after rebel forces seized control of Myawaddy, a border town opposite Tak's Mae Sot district, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara.