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- Chiang Mai’s New Year revelry hit by smog and war-related price spikes
Air pollution caused by wildfires is another blow to northern Thailand’s tourism industry as businesses suffer amid war in Iran
The Doi Suthep temple in northern Thailand is known for its spectacular views of Chiang Mai and the lush forested mountains that surround it. Over recent weeks, though, visitors can see little of the city beyond a thick cloud of grey haze.
Persistent wildfires have caused intense air pollution across the north of Thailand, forcing three provinces to declare emergencies and triggering spikes in pollution-related illnesses.
Continue reading...14 April 14 2026Thailandhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/15/thailand-chiang-mai-tourism-air-pollution-war-price-spikes - Thailand PM urges working from home amid fears over energy crisis
Anutin Charnvirakul encourages measures such as home working and carpooling as country is reliant on oil imports
Thailand’s prime minister, Anutin Charnvirakul, has called on the public to conserve energy, urging work-from-home measures and carpooling, as he warned of the impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
In a statement posted on social media, Anutin said Thailand was exposed to the crisis because of its reliance on imported oil and gas, and the country could not be complacent.
Continue reading...6 April 06 2026Thailandhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/06/thailand-pm-calls-for-energy-saving-as-middle-east-conflict-drives-price-surge - ‘There’s more to life than work’: Bangkok’s young people embrace mass outdoor aerobics sessions
Group exercise had been associated with older people, but the playlist of K-pop and US hip-hop is a hit with gen Z
It’s evening rush hour in central Bangkok, the roads are clogged with traffic and the air is heavy from the heat. But in a corner of the capital’s biggest park, the crowds are already gathering to dance.
As the music starts, an aerobics leader glides across a small stage. A sea of arms move from side to side, then touch the sky. Knees pop up and down. Ankles tap.
The sessions have become so popular that projector screens and extra speakers have been added
Continue reading...4 April 04 2026Thailandhttps://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2026/apr/04/bangkok-thalland-young-people-mass-outdoor-aerobics-sessions - A day in the life of Asia’s fuel crisis
From farms in New Zealand to factories in Delhi, the effects of the oil crisis triggered by the Iran war are rippling across Asia
Continue reading...3 April 03 2026US-Israel war on Iranhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/03/asia-fuel-crisis-iran-war-ordinary-workers - ‘A place where music fills the air’: Bangkok to host Eurovision’s first Asia song contest
Spin-off launched with 10 nations, as original event remains mired in protests and boycotts over Israel’s involvement
Eurovision is seeking to expand into the Asian market by hosting a version of its song contest in Bangkok this year, just as the original annual event is being buffeted by discord and boycotts on the eve of its 70th anniversary edition.
The grand final of the inaugural Eurovision song contest Asia will take place in Thailand’s capital on Saturday 14 November, the Switzerland-based organisation announced on Tuesday. Broadcasters from 10 countries have confirmed their participation.
Continue reading...31 March 31 2026Eurovisionhttps://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/31/eurovision-song-contest-expands-into-asia - Rising petrol prices spell chaos for Thailand's farmers – video
Thailand and many neighbouring countries, which depend on energy imported from the Middle East, are on the frontline of an energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli war against Iran. Rebecca Ratcliffe, the Guardian's south-east Asia correspondent, reports on the difficulties Thai farmers are facing as the conflict continues
Continue reading...27 March 27 2026Thailandhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2026/mar/27/rising-petrol-prices-spell-chaos-for-thailands-farmers-video - In Thailand’s rice paddies, rising petrol prices spell chaos for farmers
Farmers need fuel to keep water pumps running, but many petrol stations are empty and fears are now growing over the war’s impact on cost of fertiliser
Thanadet Traiyot waited in line for hours at his local gas station, armed with containers and desperately hoping to secure much-needed diesel for his rice fields in Ayutthaya, central Thailand. He was third in the queue when the shop announced their supplies had run dry. That was five days ago; he still hasn’t managed to restock to his normal levels.
Back on his farm, Thanadet wades into his rice paddies, weaving past tall green stalks to assess the water levels and decide which of his water pumps can be turned off. Water needs to be spread equally across the fields, he says, but he doesn’t have enough diesel to keep everything running.
Continue reading...27 March 27 2026Thailandhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/thailand-petrol-price-rising-farmers - Malaysian vessels permitted to travel through strait of Hormuz, country’s PM says after Iran talks
A trickle of cargo ships and tankers – mostly Iranian, but some from Thailand and China – have made it through the strait since the war began
Malaysia’s prime minister Anwar Ibrahim said on Thursday he had spoken to the leaders of Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other regional countries and that Malaysian vessels were now being allowed to pass through the strait of Hormuz.
In a televised address, Anwar thanked Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, for allowing the passage of Malaysian ships. “We are now in the process of releasing the Malaysian oil tankers and the workers involved so that they may continue their journey home,” he said.
Continue reading...27 March 27 2026Malaysiahttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/27/malaysian-vessels-permitted-to-travel-through-strait-of-hormuz-countrys-pm-says-after-talks-with-iran - Breaking the Cycle review – meet the charismatic Thai politician striving to change his country’s history
Gripping documentary examines the Future Forward Party’s unprecedented 2019 election result, and its leader’s aim to break Thailand’s repeated military coups
With his disarming good looks, pro-democracy activist and businessman Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit resembles an actor rather than a typical Thai politician. Heir to the country’s largest car manufacturer, he is blessed not only with personable charisma but also inexhaustible funds. His stunning rise into public consciousness is the beating heart of Aekaphong Saransate and Thanakrit Duangmaneeporn’s debut film, a thrilling documentary about an extraordinary political campaign that shook a nation.
As founder of the progressive Future Forward Party (FFP), Juangroongruangkit’s central message cut through the noise of electoral politics: secure a brighter future by correcting the wrongs of the past. Since the end of absolute monarchy in 1932, Thailand has undergone a never-ending cycle of military takeovers, including 12 coups. During its campaign in the 2019 general election, Juangroongruangkit’s party specifically reached out to those whose concerns often go unheard: students, working-class and rural voters. He also explicitly called for reform to the 2017 constitution, enacted by the military junta to deepen authoritarian rule.
Continue reading...23 March 23 2026Filmhttps://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/23/breaking-the-cycle-review-thanathorn-juangroongruangkit - How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe
From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world
From the Philippines cutting down to a four-day week to save electricity, to restaurants in India taking gas-intensive dishes off the menu, and rents being frozen in Spain, the economic fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran has reverberated around the world.
Facing an existential threat, Tehran has retaliated by closing the vital Hormuz shipping lane and bombing its oil and gas-rich neighbours, compounding a deepening crisis abroad for businesses and families.
Continue reading...20 March 20 2026US-Israel war on Iranhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/iran-war-shocks-across-globe-effects-key-takeaways