Despite its 1941 alliance with Japan, Thai leaders managed to establish clandestine relations with China, Britain and the United States, each of which had ambitions for postwar influence in Bangkok.

made two important contributions to Thai history: the establishment and promotion of Theravada Buddhism as the official religion (to differentiate his kingdom from the neighboring Hindu kingdom of ...

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has spearheaded changes that will see history taught as a standalone ... the decades-old case continues to haunt the Thai monarchy and poses a threat to its ...

Bangkok’s first boundary was described in water. When King Rama I established the capital in 1782, it was on an island his predecessor had made by cutting a canal across a peninsula in the Chao ...

Explore Thailand's must-visit museums, showcasing history, culture, and art through unique exhibits and architecture.

A protest in August drew around 10,000 protesters. Thailand has a long history of political unrest and protest, but a new wave began in February after a court ordered a fledgling pro-democracy ...

If it is allowed to take office, the people of Thailand will have the youngest and most progressive government in their country's history.