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SURIN – Authorities in Surin province are preparing to reopen Ta Kwai temple and Hill 350 to visitors on 14–15 November, allowing tourists to explore the historic sites near the Thai-Cambodian border, with approximately 2,000 visitors expected each day. Phanom Dong Rak district chief Phatthana Phuengphon chaired a…
KANCHANABURI – The Kanchanaburi Provincial Court has issued an arrest warrant for Weera Saengthong, a prominent Myanmar migrant labour rights activist and leader of the Bright Future group, following the revocation of his birth certificate by local authorities. The warrant was approved on Monday (9 November) after the…
PATTAYA – Police in Pattaya have arrested two transgender women accused of stealing a diamond-encrusted Patek Philippe watch worth approximately US$600,000 from a Chinese tourist’s hotel room before demanding money for the return of his belongings. The suspects, aged 30 and 24, were arrested at around 00.30 on Sunday…
BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, One suspected insurgent was killed and two firearms were seized during a security operation in Yala’s Than To district, according to the Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Forward Command (ISOC Region 4). The command said the operation was conducted from 7 to 9 November by Yala’s…
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Monday that Thailand would provide humanitarian assistance to people fleeing fighting in Myanmar but would generally not allow them to enter and stay in the country unless they faced serious threats to their lives. Speaking at Government House at 15.40 following a…
Cambodian production company LD Entertainment has postponed the release of Ghost Mountain, a controversial historical film depicting alleged incidents involving Thai soldiers and Cambodian refugees fleeing the Khmer Rouge regime. The film, produced and directed by Leak Lyda, was originally scheduled to open in cinemas…
BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul met with Chulalongkorn University President Prof. Dr. Wilert Puriwat and Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) Governor Prodpraarn Samanmitr on 9 November to discuss plans for developing Suphachalasai Stadium and its surrounding areas. The…
BANGKOK – The Bank of Thailand (BOT) will issue 20 million commemorative 100-baht banknotes in remembrance of the late Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and Princess Bajrakitiyabha, with the special editions available to the public from 21 December 2026. BOT Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced on Monday that the…
BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reaffirmed that Thailand welcomes tourists from all countries without discrimination, but will not tolerate violations of Thai law by foreigners of any nationality, stressing that the law will be enforced equally and without exception. Anutin made the remarks during a…
BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has instructed financial institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and prepare for potential cyberattacks following recent IT system disruptions and cyberattacks targeting financial institutions overseas. Suwannee Jatsadasak, Deputy Governor for…
BANGKOK – Thailand once welcomed nearly 22 million more foreign tourists than Vietnam each year. Seven years later, that gap has narrowed to fewer than six million, raising concerns that Thailand is losing its competitive edge in one of its most important industries. In 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic, Thailand…
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — 9 November 2026, Three consecutive days of storm, heavy rain and strong winds have battered Nakhon Si Thammarat, causing damage across several areas, with nearly 10 power poles toppled in Khanom district and homes damaged by strong winds in Pak Phanang district, forcing residents to evacuate…
Nvidia is opening an investigation into reports that CEO Jensen Huang was the “target of a foreign intelligence effort,” the company’s board of directors said Sunday. The announcement came after Huang acknowledged to the board that he had been intimate with a business executive whom, according to The New York Times…
BANGKOK – Thailand has recorded 470 cases of mpox and three deaths so far this year, prompting Bangkok authorities to tighten screening and disease surveillance measures at hospitals across the capital. Kriangkrai Tangjitmanisakda, director of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration’s (BMA) Medical Service Department…
BANGKOK — 9 November 2026, The government has urged the public not to panic-buy or stockpile essential goods amid reports of emergency food hoarding in several countries, insisting that Thailand has shown no signs of a supply shortage and that manufacturers and major retailers continue to produce and distribute goods…
BANGKOK — The rising cost of living, online scams and mounting debt are the biggest sources of stress and anxiety among Thai people, while family and good relationships remain their greatest source of happiness and emotional support, according to a nationwide survey by Super Poll. Assistant Professor Dr. Noppadon…
SAMUT SONGKHRAM — 8 November 2026, A masked thief was caught on CCTV climbing over a wall and sneaking into a house in Samut Songkhram to steal 10 pairs of women’s underwear from a clothesline. The suspect fled with the underwear hidden inside his shirt but apparently dropped one black pair along the way. The
ฺBANGKOK — 8 November 2026, The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has clarified its plan to receive 13 additional second-hand KiHa 100 diesel railcars (KiHa 100 train) from Japan, saying the move is intended to make better use of available resources and improve services, not replace plans to develop Thailand’s domestic…
LAMPANG — 8 November 2026, The Thai Elephant Conservation Centre in Lampang will host a three-day open house from 10-12 December, offering visitors a range of activities celebrating elephants, mahout traditions and Lanna culture. The event, titled “THAI ELEPHANT OPEN HOUSE 2026: Opening Our Elephant Home, Opening Our…
CHONBURI — 6 November 2026, A giant female Chao Phraya giant devil ray measuring 4.3 metres in length was found stranded dead near the Tha Ruea Phli fishing market, prompting fisheries and marine officials to inspect the carcass before arranging its disposal. Chonburi Fisheries Chief Nattaphong Wannaphat and officials…
BANGKOK — 8 November 2026, Thai customs officials have seized 1,200 packs of matcha powder worth more than 853,400 baht from two Thai women arriving from Japan at Suvarnabhumi Airport, warning that importers must obtain permits in advance or face an import duty of up to 90%. The seizure was made on 8 November by
TAK — 8 November 2026, Cyber police have arrested three men accused of supplying bank mule accounts to scam gangs operating along the Thai-Myanmar border in Mae Sot district, Tak province, seizing 40 mobile phones with banking apps already installed. The arrests were made on 8 November during a search of a building at…
UDON THANI — 7 November 2026, A tame Harris’s hawk has turned up at a resident’s home in Udon Thani after apparently going missing for nearly two years, prompting an appeal for its owner to come forward and reclaim the bird. The hawk was found on 7 November after a resident’s dogs began barking unusually
PHUKET — 7 November 2026, Two foreign men were injured after a red-plated motorcycle crashed into a green-plated sedan on Phra Barami Road in Phuket, according to rescue workers. The accident occurred at about 22:48 in front of the Khuan Yang Centre in Patong subdistrict, Kathu district. Rescue workers from the…
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — 7 November 2026, Villagers have called on religious authorities to investigate an abbot accused of repeatedly having sex with a woman in broad daylight, including outside his own monastic quarters. A resident from an area between Muang and Pak Phanang districts handed video evidence to reporters…
AICHI, Japan — 8 November 2026, A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck central Japan in the early morning, leaving at least 20 people injured in Aichi Prefecture, according to reports by Kyodo News and The Straits Times. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the earthquake occurred at 01:04 local time, with its epicentre…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia — 8 November 2026, Cambodia has revoked the operating licences of 18 casinos linked to Prince Holding Group, as part of an ongoing crackdown on online scam networks, while freezing more than US$300 million (approximately 10.06 billion baht) in bank accounts and coordinating investigations with the…
BANGKOK — 8 November 2026, The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has warned of increased rainfall across southern Thailand, with heavy to very heavy rain forecast in some areas and thunderstorms covering up to 70% of the region on Sunday. Residents have been urged to watch out for flash floods and forest runoff…
This is the last of a three-part special interview with Amnesty International Secretary-General Agnes Callamard. She discusses Israel, Palestine, death penalties in Singapore and in the region, artificial intelligence, and the recent protests in France, her native country. Read the first part here and second part…
BANGKOK — The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on 7 November provided an update on the arrests of actress and activist Panadda “Boom” Wongphudee and her husband, Got Athip, saying evidence indicated the couple were still living together as husband and wife. Police alleged that an earlier press conference in which…
KUALA LUMPUR — 4 November 2026, Google announced plans to invest US$15 billion in Malaysia over the next two years, with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo both attending and speaking at the launch of the expansion. The investment, planned for 2027 and 2028, will include new data-centre…
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (AP) — Three weeks after lung cancer surgery, Pope Leo XIV opened a three-nation tour of Latin America on Friday by declaring he felt better than he looked and crediting God, good doctors and his healthy lifestyle with his quick recovery. The 71-year-old pope arrived in Montevideo, Uruguay, Latin…
The 1 November physical assault on a prominent Myanmar activist in Bangkok by right-wing ultranationalist Thais has exposed very fragile tensions beneath the surface – a belief among some conservative Thais that the estimated 3.33 million Myanmar workers in Thailand constitute a threat to national security or, even…
BANGKOK – Their Majesties the King and Queen travelled aboard the Royal Barge Suphannahong along the Chao Phraya River on Friday (6 November) to present royal Kathin robes at Wat Arun, as thousands of spectators gathered along the riverbanks to witness one of Thailand’s most elaborate royal traditions. The Royal Barge…
BANGKOK – Thailand has approved plans to recruit workers from Sri Lanka to address labour shortages, with an initial target of 10,000 workers following a bilateral labour agreement signed earlier this year. Julapun Amornvivat, the labour minister, said on Friday (6 November) that the Foreign Workers Management Policy…
BANGKOK — Thailand’s labour minister has voiced opposition to Myanmar’s requirement for migrant workers to remit 25% of their income to their home country, saying the measure runs counter to international principles, while insisting that Certificate of Identity (CI) centres remain necessary. Julapun Amornvivat, the…
Thailand’s e-gates promise a faster arrival. But who can actually use them? BANGKOK — Thailand has installed dozens of electronic immigration gates at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to help travellers clear passport control faster. The automated E-gates look crisp, modern, and promising. Following recent expansions by the…
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — The 33-year-old man, lured to Cambodia with the offer of a receptionist job, endured daily beatings for a month, locked in a dark room somewhere in the Southeast Asian country. He didn’t know where he was, but he knew the price of his freedom: $6,000. He had arrived from Ghana
BANGKOK – Boom Panadda Wongphudee, a former Miss Thailand winner who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures, was arrested in Bangkok on Friday morning over allegations of misusing public donations intended for her charitable foundation. The 50-year-old actress, television presenter and president of…
A Thai Grab delivery rider has won hearts on social media after working for 31 consecutive days without taking a day off, earning 70,074 baht (approximately US$2,100) to cover childbirth expenses and prepare for the arrival of his baby. The expectant father, who runs the TikTok account “Rider in Love ไรเดอร์คลั่งรัก”…
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has expanded access to automated passport control gates for arriving travellers from 33 countries and territories, with daily usage surging by 185.6% following the introduction of the new measures in September. Pol. Lt. Gen. Noppasin Poolsawat, commissioner of the Immigration…
Thailand’s economy could face severe disruption if Myanmar migrant workers were forced to return home, a labour rights leader has warned, urging the Thai government to overhaul a registration system that he says exposes workers to financial exploitation and potential threats from Myanmar’s military government. Weera…
BANGKOK – Thai police have banned the importation of an academic book examining contemporary Thailand, edited by prominent political scientist Pavin Chachavalpongpun, citing concerns that its contents could threaten national security and public order. The ban, published in the Royal Gazette on 4 November, targets…
BANGKOK – A former Thai beauty queen who became one of the country’s most prominent charity figures is facing arrest after a court issued warrants for her and her husband over allegations that money donated to help disaster victims was diverted for personal use. Boom Panadda Wongphudee, 50, who won the Miss Thailand…
Myanmar’s military has denied responsibility for a cross-border shooting that injured a Thai civilian, accusing ethnic armed groups and anti-junta forces of deliberately firing into Thailand to provoke tensions between the two countries. In a statement issued on 3 November, the military’s True News Information Team…
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…