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PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — A U.S. cruise ship that forced all its passengers to disembark in Cambodia after suspending its operations last week has departed the Southeast Asian nation with only crew aboard, Cambodian officials said Wednesday. The MV Odyssey, owned by Florida-based Villa Vie Residences, had been on an…
KRABI – A giant rat weighing an estimated 30 kilogrammes roamed what is now southern Thailand around 33–35 million years ago, according to a new fossil discovery that could change scientists’ understanding of how giant rodents evolved. The ancient rodent, named Yakamys sirindhornae, was identified from fossilised…
A Myanmar military airstrike on a girls’ dormitory in Karen State killed at least three people and injured several others, with one of the wounded dying after being evacuated across the Salween River into Thailand for emergency medical treatment. The attack occurred at approximately 16.00 on Tuesday (3 November) near…
SA KAEO – Thai authorities repatriated 75 Cambodian nationals through the Ban Khlong Luek border crossing in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province, on Wednesday (4 November), after they had completed legal proceedings and served their sentences. The repatriation took place at approximately 10.00 and was carried out…
BANGKOK – Thailand may have to wait until 2031 or later to welcome 40 million foreign tourists annually again, as the country’s tourism industry struggles to regain its pre-pandemic momentum amid growing competition from regional rivals, particularly Vietnam. A survey by the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats won control of the U.S. Senate and were getting closer to taking a House majority on Tuesday night, delivering a shockingly decisive rebuke of Republican governance in Washington and ushering in a new era of congressional resistance to President Donald Trump. The midterm elections displayed…
SHANGHAI, China – A Thai Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operating a flight from Shanghai to Bangkok was forced to return to its departure airport on Wednesday (4 November) after a crack was detected in a cockpit window shortly after takeoff. Flight TG663, bound for Suvarnabhumi Airport, departed Shanghai on Wednesday…
BANGKOK – Thailand has urged Myanmar to prevent its military operations against ethnic armed groups from affecting Thai territory after fighting near the border left Thai nationals injured. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Thailand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, said on Tuesday (3 November) that he had raised the…
PRAGUE (AP) — Czech public media workers went on a one-day strike on Tuesday to protest a government plan to overhaul how public broadcasters are funded, legislation that many say would threaten their independence. The plan is led by populist billionaire turned Prime Minister Andrej Babiš and has already seen street…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA – A father allegedly fired two gunshots into the air at a primary school in northeastern Thailand after arguing with a teacher over his child’s inability to read or perform basic addition, prompting the school to suspend classes for two days. The incident occurred at Ban Na Dee School in Sikhio…
SING BURI – A retired schoolteacher in central Thailand has won widespread praise after riding her motorcycle to a local hospital to donate 1 million baht of her own money, without any ceremony or fanfare. Malee Sriraksa, a former teacher at Wat Yai Soi School in Khai Bang Rachan district, arrived at Sing Buri…
PHUKET – Youssef Khelil, an adult content creator and model better known online as Gattouz0, has won praise from Thai social media users after helping motorists stranded in floodwaters in Phuket and donating food and essential supplies to local residents. Khelil, affectionately known among his Thai fans as “P’Tao”…
CHIANG MAI – Chiang Mai International Airport has announced the cancellation of 108 flights and rescheduling of 80 others during the upcoming Yi Peng lantern festival, as authorities prepare for the release of more than 200,000 sky lanterns that could pose risks to aviation safety. Group Captain Sakan Udon, director…
BANGKOK– Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has urged households to prepare emergency bags containing enough food, water, medicine and essential supplies to survive for at least 72 hours, citing international concerns over conflicts in the Middle East and the need for disaster…
As the digital revolution accelerates across Southeast Asia, data centres have become some of the world’s most discussed topics. To address growing environmental and resource concerns head-on, tech giant Google has announced a landmark $160 million (about RM651 million) investment in water infrastructure in Negeri…
Thailand’s annual royal-sponsored Khon masked dance performance returns this November with Sida, a new production of the Ramakien epic that celebrates traditional Thai performing arts and the legacy of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, in preserving the centuries-old art form. The SUPPORT Foundation of Her…
UDON THANI – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul officially opened the Udon Thani International Horticultural Expo 2026 on Monday evening, expressing confidence that the 134-day event would generate long-term economic and agricultural benefits for Thailand, even after its conclusion. Speaking at the opening ceremony at…
BANGKOK – Relatives and acquaintances of a 20-year-old Thai woman who was allegedly strangled to death by a Myanmar national attempted to attack the suspect as police escorted him from Din Daeng Police Station to court on Monday. The suspect, identified as 23-year-old Myanmar national Bi, was being transferred to the…
A Thai food vendor has sparked widespread criticism on social media after a video appeared to show her using a knife to clean her toenails at a food stall, raising concerns over food hygiene. The footage was shared online by a Russian tourist, who sarcastically questioned whether anyone would still want food prepared…
CHACHOENGSAO – A 15-year-old Thai junior golfer has died after being struck by lightning during a tournament at a golf course in Chachoengsao province on Sunday, prompting her family to call for stronger safety measures at golf competitions. Ayawarin Pradabyat, known as Aya, was struck by lightning on 1 November while…
MAE HONG SON – A local government leader in Mae Hong Son province has condemned Myanmar’s military over airstrikes near the Thai border, warning that the attacks have affected Thai residents, government agencies and border security. Phongphiphat Meebenjamas, chairman of the Mae Sam Laep Subdistrict Administrative…
NONG KHAI – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Monday that Thailand has formally conveyed its concerns to Myanmar over ongoing fighting near the border, warning that the conflict must not affect Thai territory or civilians. Speaking at Nong Khai Hospital at 13.00, Anutin responded to opposition calls for the…
PHETCHABURI – A striking green glow resembling the northern lights appeared in the night sky above Phanoen Thung mountain in Kaeng Krachan National Park on Sunday (1 November), coinciding with the reopening of the popular tourist destination after a three-month closure. National park officials captured images of the…
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Thailand has no plans to reopen border crossings with Cambodia or restore bilateral relations to their previous level until key issues involving territorial disputes, transnational crime and national security are resolved. Speaking on his programme “Talk with Anutin’s…
BANGKOK – The People’s Party has condemned an attack on a leader of the Myanmar migrant workers’ group Bright Future during a demonstration outside the United Nations office on Monday morning (2 November), calling for those responsible to face legal action regardless of their nationality or political views. According…
TAK — 1 November 2026, The Royal Thai Air Force deployed two F-16 fighter jets for an aerial patrol over Mae Sot district and surrounding areas on Sunday, warning residents that they might hear unusually loud aircraft noise and urging them not to panic. The Ratchamanu Task Force issued a public announcement on behalf…
BURIRAM — 1 November 2026, The Second Army Region commander has personally inspected Hill 642 along the Thai-Cambodian border, spending more than two hours assessing the terrain and security situation before ordering troops to reinforce defensive positions with barbed wire and heavy weapons following reports of…
BANGKOK — 1 November 2026, A leader of a migrant worker group was physically assaulted during a protest outside the United Nations office in Bangkok on Sunday while calling on Thailand to abolish its nationality verification centres for Myanmar migrant workers. The incident drew condemnation from an opposition MP, who…
BANGKOK — 1 November 2026, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Department of Thai Traditional and Alternative Medicine have raided an illegal cannabis gummy distribution outlet in Bangkok’s Banthat Thong area, seizing 90 products worth an estimated 50,000 baht and…
BURIRAM — 1 November 2026, A prominent gamecock breeder has made headlines after selling 200 baht-weight of gold to raise 10 million baht to purchase F16, a champion fighting cock regarded as one of the country’s top contenders. Thanaphum Chueawanich, known as “Hia Kham,” owner of the Waree Thep gamecock farm in Ubon…
CHIANG MAI — 1 November 2026, A pickup truck driver has surrendered to police in Chiang Mai after allegedly striking and killing a nursing assistant who had stopped to help injured people during a brawl between two groups of teenagers. The driver, whose identity has not been disclosed, turned himself in at Mae Ping…
Authorities raided a popular entertainment venue in Bueng Kan early on 1 November 2026, finding 36 customers under the age of 20, including a 12-year-old, and alleging that the venue had been operating without a licence. The inspection took place at around 01:30 at Khapkhang Bueng Kan, also known as Rich Club, in…
GELEPHU, Bhutan — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul attended the opening ceremony of Bhutan’s Project 108 in Gelephu on Sunday, as the only foreign leader invited to the landmark event, highlighting close ties and mutual trust between the two countries. Anutin, who also serves as interior minister, arrived in Gelephu…
PHAYAO — 1 November 2026, A magnitude 3.9 earthquake struck Pong district in Phayao province, with residents reporting noticeable tremors. No casualties or property damage had been reported initially. The Earthquake Observation Division reported that the epicentre was in Khuan subdistrict of Pong district. The tremor…
CHIANG MAI — 31 OCtober 2026, A nursing assistant was killed after a pickup truck allegedly struck her while she was helping people injured in a fight between two groups of teenagers on a road in Chiang Mai, police said. The incident occurred late on 31 October on the Superhighway Road, before the Don Chan
THIMPU, Bhutan — Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul shared a photograph of a rainbow over the sky in Bhutan on Sunday morning, ahead of a scheduled audience with the King and Queen of Bhutan on the final day of his official visit. Anutin, who also serves as interior minister, posted the photograph on Facebook at around
Former MP Kannavee Suebsang has urged the Thai government not to return the five remaining Uyghur detainees to China, citing two letters allegedly written by Uyghurs held at Klong Prem Central Prison who say they fear persecution and do not wish to be sent back. In a Facebook post on 31 October 2026, Kannavee published
CHONBURI — 31 October 2026, A group of five Chinese men and two Thai restroom attendants were taken to Pattaya police station following a brawl at a street-food market in Pattaya on the night of 30 October 2026. The incident left two Chinese men with head injuries after one of the Thai men struck them
MAE HONG SON — 1 November 2026, Myanmar’s military had formally warned Thai officials and business operators against supplying goods to the Karen National Union (KNU), threatening military attacks on a KNU-controlled base opposite Mae Sam Laep village if the trade continued, according to the KNU’s military public…
MAE HONG SON — 31 October 2026, Myanmar military aircraft dropped two bombs on a resistance base opposite Mae Sam Laep village in Mae Sariang district on Saturday evening, causing explosions powerful enough to shatter windows and damage buildings on the Thai side of the Salween River. The incident occurred at around…
BANGKOK — 1 November 2026, The Office of the National Water Resources (ONWR) has warned eight provinces to prepare for possible flooding as high tides are expected to raise water levels along major rivers and coastal areas from 31 October to 4 November. In its nationwide water situation report as of 07:00 on 1 November
CHIANG MAI — 31 October 2026, A 25-year-old health worker who disappeared overnight after leaving home to buy food was found dead in an irrigation canal in Fang district, Chiang Mai, on Saturday afternoon. Her motorcycle was also found in the canal. The woman, identified as Niraphon, nicknamed Mind, worked at the Nong…
This is the second of a three-part interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. Read the first here. She warns of an emerging “predatory world order”, accusing powerful world leaders of undermining international law, weakening human rights protections and replacing diplomacy with force…
KHON KAEN — 31 October 2026, Gold shops in Khon Kaen saw a surge in customers on Saturday after gold prices fell by 1,550 baht, prompting buyers to purchase jewellery and exchange existing pieces for heavier ones in hopes of profiting from a future price rebound. Reporters observed large numbers of customers visiting…
Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya has shared a loving tribute following the death of Perfume, her beloved Yorkshire Terrier and longtime companion, who died on 30 October at the age of 15. In an emotional Instagram post accompanied by photographs, the princess recalled 15 years of…
Two Uyghur men currently being held incommunicado face imminent deportation from Thailand to China, according to a Thai civil society network in a briefing note dated 29 October and sent to Khaosod English on Friday night. In a joint statement issued on Saturday, 31 October, the Coalition for the Rights of Refugees…
BANGKOK – Thailand is preparing contingency plans for possible international crises, including disruptions to energy supplies and the wider economy if tensions between the United States and Iran escalate into military conflict, the National Security Council (NSC) secretary-general said on Friday. Gen. Chaiyaphruek…
This is the first of a three-part interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. She discusses Thailand’s human rights challenges, from lèse-majesté prosecutions and freedom of expression to the protection of Uyghur detainees and activists at risk of transnational repression. Callamard, who…
Thai naval forces and other authorities arrested six Cambodian men for allegedly entering Thailand illegally through a natural border crossing in Chanthaburi province on Friday. The men were detained at Ban Laem Mai in Thep Nimit subdistrict, Pong Nam Ron district, at around noon on 30 October, after soldiers on…
THAILAND — 30 October 2026, Binance TH has said customers’ digital assets remain safe and announced the temporary suspension of cryptocurrency deposits and withdrawals while it conducts a security review. The company stressed that its asset storage is separate from Binance’s, after the global exchange was reportedly…
Apple has used a different promotional image for its 2026 iPad mini on its South Korean website, removing the hand holding the device between the thumb and index finger, a gesture that has sparked controversy in the country. The image used on Apple’s websites in Thailand, the United States and other markets shows a…
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), represented by Ms. Bung-on Suttipattanakit (right), Executive Director, received the Deal of the Year award in the Mergers & Acquisitions Deal category in recognition of the successful strategic amalgamation between Gulf Energy Development Public Company Limited (Gulf…
MOSCOW — 30 October 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia did not want a war with Europe but was prepared for one, warning that an escalation would leave “no winners at all”. The remarks came late Thursday after the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, where Putin also said Moscow supported renewed…
TRAT – The head of the Koh Kood Tourism Association has called on the government and private operators to manage visitor numbers on the island, warning that rapid tourism growth could put pressure on its natural resources and exceed its capacity during the high season. Plubplueng Permsap, the association’s president…
Thai actor Jes Jespipat Tilapornput has apologised after his Halloween costume depicting Michael Jackson in the singer’s “Thriller” music video drew criticism from international social media users over the use of dark makeup to change his skin colour. Jes deleted the photos after facing backlash, with critics accusing…
BANGKOK – Thai human rights lawyer and activist Arnon Nampa’s cumulative prison sentence has reached 38 years after the Criminal Court on Friday sentenced him and four other activists to two years and eight months each in another lese-majeste case. The court initially sentenced each of the five defendants to four…
Private security companies linked to Cambodia’s military, police and powerful business networks helped operate scam compounds where trafficked workers were subjected to forced labour, torture, sexual violence and slavery, Amnesty International said in a report published on Thursday. The report, titled “Official…
MAE SOT – Fighting between Myanmar troops and Karen resistance forces near the Thai-Myanmar border remained temporarily quiet on Friday morning, but tensions stayed at their highest level as both sides were believed to be reinforcing their positions ahead of possible renewed clashes. At 07.00 on 30 October, there had…
GMMTV has renamed its upcoming series “Scarlet Heart Thailand” to “Scarlet Heart Ullavee” following an online controversy over claims that its costumes resemble traditional Burmese royal attire. The controversy arose after Myanmar social media users pointed out similarities between the costumes featured in the series…
The Coffee A hot cup of Americano, unsweetened, plus a croissant with a sweet or butter filling inside. That was the request of Arnon Nampa—Thailand’s most prominent prisoner of conscience. When I first asked him what he would like to have, he asked for Starbucks coffee but there were none in the vicinity of the
Agnes Callamard, Secretary-General of Amnesty International, who is in Bangkok to launch a new report on scamming centres in Cambodia on 29 October 2026, said the Cambodian government had failed to earnestly crack down on dozens of scamming compounds, while five politically connected security guard firms allegedly…
BANGKOK — 29 October 2026, Khaosod English has obtained an internal memo suggesting that the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok is seeking the repatriation of five Uyghur detainees, including two who have just completed sentences for escaping Thai immigration detention facilities. The two were released from prison and…
BANGKOK – Charoen Pokphand Group senior chairman Dhanin Chearavanont has given young Thai guitarist Nene Royal a gold Buddha image and his blessings as her family prepares to move into a luxury condominium worth 35 million baht (US$1.2 million). Nene, 16, visited the Mulberry Grove The Forestias Condominiums on…
TAK — Thai troops have tightened security along the Myanmar border in Mae Sot district after intense clashes between Myanmar military forces and resistance fighters sent stray bullets and explosive fragments into Thai territory, forcing villagers to take shelter. A 14-year-old boy reportedly escaped unharmed after a…
CHIANG MAI – Two Myanmar workers have been arrested in Chiang Mai after immigration officers found them grilling Moo Ping, a popular Thai street food consisting of marinated pork grilled on skewers, despite their work permits listing their occupation as labourers. Immigration officers and Chiang Mai employment…
BURIRAM — 28 October 2026, Police arrested a 55-year-old monk who allegedly drove a car into a woman drying rice beside a road, killing her, before fleeing the scene and later hitting a buffalo, which also died. He was found hiding in an abandoned monk’s quarters in woodland behind a temple in Muang district on
BANGKOK – Thailand has revoked the citizenship of Rabbi Yosef Chaim Kantor, a leader of the country’s Jewish community, after an investigation found that he continued to use his former US nationality following his naturalisation as a Thai citizen. The Interior Ministry announcement, signed by Prime Minister and…
CHIANG MAI — 28 October 2026, A motorcycle caught fire and was completely destroyed beside a road in San Kamphaeng district on Wednesday evening. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains unknown. At 19:00, the San Kamphaeng District Rescue Association received a report from San Kamphaeng Police…
A trip to renew a national ID card is usually a practical errand. In Phitsanulok this week, it became an occasion to dress up. Residents have been arriving at Phitsanulok City Municipality in Chud Thai, Thai textiles and modern Thai-inspired outfits for their ID photos, joining a social-media trend that has put…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia – Cambodia is considering extending daily study hours in public schools from four to six, with additional time devoted to Khmer language and mathematics, Prime Minister Hun Manet said. Speaking to 2,044 top-performing students in Phnom Penh on Wednesday, 28 October, Hun Manet said shortages of…
TAK – A Thai woman was injured by shrapnel after explosions from fighting in Myanmar struck a house on the Thai side of the border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, prompting Thai troops to fire warning shots. The woman, identified as Lamyong Nala, 55, was sheltering inside her home in Ban Huai Mahawong, Moo
TAK — A woman collapsed in tears after discovering that her husband was the man killed in a van crash while riding his bicycle home from work to have dinner with his family in Mae Sot district on Tuesday night. At 20:00 on 28 October 2026, Pol Col Rang Dao Dueng, chief of Mae Sot
PHUKET — 28 October 2026, Two foreign men have won praise online after helping a Thai motorist whose car stalled in floodwater in Rawai, Phuket, in a viral video highlighting an act of kindness during the flooding. The video was posted by TikTok user manchu__21 and shows the two men working together to push the
URDA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain Wednesday, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. The regional government of Castilla La Mancha confirmed the death toll and said another 58 people were receiving…
A Myanmar migrant workers’ organisation in Thailand has urged the Thai government to ease documentation requirements and provide humanitarian protection, alleging that Myanmar’s military authorities require workers to pay advance income tax and prove they have sent part of their earnings back home. The Myanmar Migrant…
Myanmar’s air force bombed a Karen residential area in Karen State with two 500-pound bombs early on 28 October, damaging houses, vehicles and a long-tail boat, according to a Thai local official. Phongpipat Meebenjamas, chief of Mae Sam Laep subdistrict administrative organisation in Sop Moei district, Mae Hong Son…
PHAYAO — 28 October 2026, Vendors at a fresh market in Phayao province have warned of counterfeit 1,000 baht banknotes after two traders discovered they had unknowingly accepted fake bills from customers, costing them part of their earnings. Reporters visited a market in Phu Sang district after local vendors raised…
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 10 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. Esther Padilla, spokeswoman for the Castilla La Mancha region, said authorities can confirm 10 deaths, but that “that…
From Mekong riverside towns and misty mountains to southern food trails and Andaman islands, a new travel guide encourages visitors to explore beyond Thailand’s border checkpoints. BANGKOK – Travellers entering Thailand by road can now find inspiration for journeys beyond the border gates through a new guidebook…
BURIRAM — 28 October 2026, A 22-year-old woman has died after being struck by a speeding sedan while collecting rice drying beside a road in Buriram province. Her relative chased the car to a temple, where it was found abandoned, raising questions about whether a monk who regularly used the vehicle was behind the…
BANGKOK — 28 October 2026, Thailand has secured regional support for the Bangkok Declaration on the Use of Space for Sustainable Development in Asia and the Pacific, with 53 member states and nine associate members of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) endorsing a…
SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia – Around 200 passengers aboard a luxury residential cruise ship have been told to disembark in Cambodia after its operator suspended operations, citing soaring fuel costs linked to the war involving Iran. Villa Vie Residences said its ship, Villa Vie Odyssey, would enter a temporary layup in…
Thailand has fallen three places to 80th out of 143 countries and jurisdictions in the World Justice Project’s (WJP) Rule of Law Index 2026, scoring 0.50 out of a possible 1.00. The country ranked 24th among 44 upper-middle-income countries, according to the index released on 21 October by the Washington-based…
Hollywood star Chris Hemsworth is wrapping up his time in Thailand after several busy weeks filming Extraction 3, while making time for adventures away from the set. In an Instagram post shared on 28 October 2026, the actor said he was finishing his stay in Thailand after what he described as “crazy few weeks” of
SAMUT SONGKHRAM – Authorities arrested 21 Myanmar workers and a Chinese site supervisor at a warehouse construction site in Samut Songkhram on Tuesday after finding that none had a valid work permit. The operation was conducted at 13.40 on 27 October by the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC) in Samut…
NAKHON PHANOM — 28 October 2026, A fire damaged the decorative necklace worn by the revered Phaya Sri Sattanakkharat statue, a prominent naga statue landmark along the Mekong River in Nakhon Phanom, early on 28 October. Authorities are investigating the cause, with fireworks suspected as a possible trigger. The fire…
TAK — A mushroom hunter in Tak province narrowly avoided a potentially fatal accident after discovering an M67 fragmentation grenade hidden beneath dry leaves in the woods and using a knife to pry it out before realising what it was. The discovery was reported to local authorities, who alerted Tak provincial police…
All five enoki mushroom samples collected from four vendors in Bangkok tested positive for Listeria bacteria, a Thai doctor has warned, urging consumers to cook the mushrooms thoroughly and high-risk groups to take extra precautions. Dr. Khosit Iewchai, known as Dr. Benz Masterpiece on TikTok, posted a warning on…
BANGKOK – Don Mueang International Airport will introduce pat-downs for passengers who pass through walk-through metal detectors or body scanners, replacing checks with handheld metal detectors from 1 November, the airport announced on Tuesday. The change aims to strengthen aviation security in line with Civil…
SURAT THANI – Immigration authorities have revoked the visa of a 33-year-old Israeli woman following repeated complaints about disruptive behaviour on Koh Phangan, including alleged threats against national park staff and ordering hotel guests to leave, police said on Tuesday. The woman, identified by authorities as…
BEIJING (AP) — French soccer star Kylian Mbappé’s face appears in ads across China, from subway stations to elevators, but now at least three companies are cutting ties with the national team captain after he made some comments apparently referring to Mao Zedong, the founding leader of Communist China, as a dictator…
BANGKOK – Belarusian national carrier Belavia Airlines launched its first scheduled flights between Minsk and Bangkok on 25 October, adding a direct air link between the Eastern European country and Thailand ahead of the year-end tourism season. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed the inaugural flight, B2…
Israelis were voting Tuesday in a tense national election widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership since the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel and the wars that have since shaken the Middle East. Israelis vote for parties, which then form alliances to create a majority…
BANGKOK – Thailand welcomed nearly 25 million foreign tourists from 1 January to 24 October, generating more than 1.21 trillion baht in spending, although arrivals remained 4.43% lower than the same period last year, according to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports. The country received 501,965 international visitors…
TAK — 27 October 2026, More than 200 residents in Mae Sot district gathered to demand government protection after stray bullets and explosive rounds from fighting across the Myanmar border allegedly landed in their villages over the past year, damaging homes and injuring Thai residents. The gathering took place at Ban…
PHNOM PENH, Oct. 27 (Xinhua) — International tourist arrivals to Cambodia plummeted 43.7 percent year-on-year to 2.46 million during the first nine months of 2026, dropping steeply from 4.37 million in the same period last year, according to a Ministry of Tourism report released Tuesday. The data highlights Vietnam…
TRANG — 27 October 2026, A waterspout formed over the Andaman Sea off Trang province as severe weather brought strong winds and high waves, forcing hundreds of fishing boats to shelter along the coast and prompting authorities to temporarily close the popular Emerald Cave to tourists. The unsettled conditions were…
Visa-processing delays are disrupting Thailand’s long-haul tourism market, particularly visitors from Latin America, with passenger show-up rates on some flights falling by 20% to 30%, tourism-sector sources said. The delays have prompted airlines to urgently seek a meeting with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT)…
PHUKET – A foreign man threw banknotes into the air on Bangla Road in Patong, Phuket, attracting a crowd of people who rushed to collect the money, according to images shared on social media on Tuesday. The incident took place on the popular nightlife street in Patong, Kathu district. Images posted by the Facebook page
CHIANG MAI — 26 October 2026, A Thai boxer who has competed in ONE Lumpinee has filed a police complaint after alleging that two men blocked his car and assaulted him, leaving him with facial injuries and bleeding, while he was still inside the vehicle. Anucha Phaisanphana, 27, known in the ring as Ngao Phayak