BANGKOK: Thailand's economic growth may falter at under 2.9 per cent this year on the back of a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter where consumption cratered despite a government cash handout aimed up firing up sluggish growth,

From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and Taipei, hundreds of millions of people across Asia celebrated the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Snake.

Thailand's car production in 2024 dropped about 20% from the previous year to record the lowest output in four years, owing to weaker domestic sales and exports, although production is expected to rise 2% this year,

Thailand joins Nepal and Taiwan as the only Asian nations to legalise LGBT unions, amid repressive regimes and religious traditions

Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.

Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Chinese travelers are canceling plans to visit Thailand during the Lunar New Year holiday, as fears over human trafficking reverberate across the country.

The fire erupted on Jan 27 and spread towards the park’s water park and Bird Egg Museum. Read more at straitstimes.com.

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Car production in Thailand dropped 17.37% in December from a year earlier to 104,878 units due to lower domestic sales and exports, Federation of Thai Industries said on Tuesday. That followed November's 28.23% year-on-year fall, and was the 17th straight month that production had contracted.

Lunar New Year festivals and prayers are marking the start of the Year of the Snake around Asia and farther afield.

From Thailand legalising same-sex marriage to a forgotten war in Myanmar, here are a few highlights from SCMP's recent Asia reporting We have selected seven stories from the SCMP's coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues.

Thailand's economic growth may falter at under 2.9% this year on the back of a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter where consumption cratered despite a government cash handout aimed up firing up sluggish growth,