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A former Chinese flight attendant studying in Thailand has been arrested in Songkhla after police accused her of acting as a broker for Chinese nationals travelling illegally between Thailand and Malaysia. The 34 year old woman, identified by the pseudonym Pan Yudong, was among five people arrested today, October 15…
Hua Hin beach demolition work is set to begin tomorrow, October 16, with contractors preparing to remove parts of 15 waterfront buildings following a final court ruling ordering the return of public beachfront land. The operation covers structures between Hua Hin Fishing Pier and the Chao Mae Thap Thim Shrine in…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Poomraphee Siribunyakul, an 18-year-old Thai goalkeeper studying at Kashima Gakuen High School in Japan, is set to begin his professional football career with J.League club V-Varen Nagasaki on 1 January 2027. Poomraphee helped Kashima Gakuen reach the final of Japan’s 104th National High…
Having health insurance doesn’t necessarily mean your insurer will pay every hospital bill, even when the treatment seems to fall within coverage. If your health insurance rejected a claim, the explanation may be more specific than simply having no coverage. You could visit a private hospital in Thailand, follow your…
This is the second article in a series by Kheetanat Wannaboworn and Walden Bello. Read the first here. This guest article has been edited to correct some factual errors and clarify certain historical details. The authors’ analysis, arguments and opinions remain unchanged, their own, and do not necessarily reflect…
An Israeli doctor faces legal proceedings after customs officers discovered approximately 300 plants from Thailand packed into five suitcases at Ben Gurion Airport, with the passenger claiming they were intended for his private garden. The seizure was announced on Tuesday, October 13, by Israel’s Tax Authority and…
Third Consecutive Year of Recognition as One of Asia’s Best Companies to Work For, Creating Positive Impact for Thailand Bangkok, 25 September 2026 – Danone Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to building a future-ready workplace amid the changing world of work, earning five recognitions at the HR Asia Awards 2026…
More than 600 protesters opposing the IMF and World Bank meetings marched towards the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre in Bangkok this morning, October 15, before police blocked them at the Rama IV intersection. The demonstrators, organised by the People’s Network Against the World Bank and IMF, began…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, A network of Thai activists opposing the IMF-World Bank is holding a major protest at Khlong Toei intersection on 15–16 October, coinciding with the institutions’ annual meetings in Bangkok. The two-day gathering features symbolic demonstrations and speeches by members of the public and…
In Thailand video news, Alex brings you the latest stories from across the country. Thailand is falling well short of its annual tourism target, while a major labour shortage is leaving farmers watching their crops rot. Elsewhere, a tuk-tuk driver faces allegations of overcharging a passenger, and a job applicant is…
A Malaysian couple on honeymoon in Bangkok were questioned yesterday, October 14, after officials found seven fuel cans in their parked car near an area under heightened security for the IMF-World Bank meetings. The car was parked on Sukhumvit Soi 17 when Bangkok officials inspecting the area noticed it and asked…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Thai teenage rock guitarist Nene Royal performed at a welcome dinner for global finance leaders attending the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, while Culture Minister Sabida Thaised presented her with an award recognising her role in bringing Thai identity to the international…
The Philippines has approved competing bills to restrict children’s social media use following a series of deadly school shootings, bringing renewed attention to similar proposals being studied in Thailand amid growing concerns over school violence and online safety. The Philippine House of Representatives passed its…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Bangkok police have announced traffic restrictions on Ratchadaphisek Road on 15–16 October and a temporary drone ban across a designated area on 16 October as Thailand steps up security for the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings 2026. The Metropolitan Police Bureau asked the public to avoid…
CHIANG RAI — 13 October 2026, Authorities are investigating the cause and assessing damage after a fire broke out at the Ministry of Finance Government Centre in Chiang Rai on Wednesday evening. Chiang Rai Municipality received a report at 6:33pm on 14 October of a fire inside the complex in Rob Wiang subdistrict…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BEIJING – Ever since the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the globe, nearly every news headline about the Chinese economy has essentially told the exact same bleak story. The golden era of double-digit economic expansion is now a distant memory for the Asian powerhouse. Today…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – In the high-stakes world of Thai politics, power is no longer just measured by luxury cars or sprawling estates. Today, the ultimate status symbol among the nation’s political elite is surprisingly affordable and incredibly modest. A simple, retro-style digital…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – A massive civil registry fraud scandal is shaking Thailand as authorities uncover widespread citizenship scams. Recent investigations have exposed highly organized networks using false birth records and bogus house registrations to secure Thai nationality for…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas Yes, some foreigners can get Thai citizenship, most often through naturalization, but meeting the requirements doesn’t guarantee approval. Under the Nationality Act B.E. 2508 (1965), applicants generally need five years of continuous domicile in Thailand, good behavior…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – What does it mean for Thailand to embrace OpenAI? The clearest sign is the OpenAI x MHESI AI Accelerator, a partnership with Thailand’s Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to support local startups. That initiative sits alongside wider…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas BANGKOK – Asia is now the beating heart of the global artificial intelligence revolution. OpenAI has officially named the region its largest user base worldwide. Kiran Mani, OpenAI’s managing director for Asia Pacific, confirmed this major milestone during a high-profile…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas Why can a gold shop’s price change overnight, or even later the same day? The Gold Traders Association (GTA) publishes reference prices based on global gold-market movements and local conditions, including the baht’s exchange rate, and it may revise those prices as…
Last Updated on October 15, 2026 by Jeff Tomas Why might your neighbors receive different flood compensation after the same Bangkok flood? Because “compensation” can mean a household relief payment, assessed disaster assistance, or an insurance claim, and each follows different eligibility rules. The amount may depend…
Thailand’s economy is projected to grow by 2.1% in 2026, placing it among the slowest-growing economies in Southeast Asia and ahead of only Myanmar and Brunei, according to the International Monetary Fund’s latest forecasts. The IMF’s October 2026 World Economic Outlook, released during the IMF-World Bank Group Annual…