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Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to make positive and constructive public statements, counter misinformation and exercise restraint to prevent tensions from undermining negotiations over their maritime boundary. The six confidence-building measures were published by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) following…
PRACHIN BURI — 20 October 2026, Residents in Prachin Buri have challenged officials’ explanation that foul-smelling black water in local waterways was caused by rotting grass, insisting that they suspect chemical contamination and calling for further testing. The dispute follows the discovery of black water near the…
BANGKOK – Officials from the Bureau of the Royal Household and the Royal Thai Navy installed ceremonial umbrellas, curtains and other royal decorations on the Royal Barge Suphannahong on Tuesday as preparations continued for this year’s Royal Barge Procession for the royal kathin robe presentation ceremony. The work…
CHONBURI — 19 October 2026, Motorbike taxi riders say the new blue vests are not as noticeable as the old orange ones, leaving tourists unsure whether they are licensed taxi riders and contributing to a drop in passengers. They hope the situation will improve over time. On Monday, after Bang Lamung district in…
UTTARADIT — 20 October 2026, A 48-year-old nurse was found dead after a fire destroyed a wooden staff residence at Phichai Hospital in Uttaradit province early. Authorities are investigating the cause of the blaze. The fire broke out at about 06:00 at the hospital’s staff accommodation in Phichai district. Fire…
SURIN – A Thai language teacher at a school in Surin has died after her seven-seat SUV crashed into the rear of a six-wheel truck while she was travelling back to her accommodation. Thapanee Sihawong, known as Kru Jan, taught Thai language at Samrong Thap Wittayakhom School under the Surin Secondary Educational…
Thailand is piloting community-based alternatives to immigration detention for Rohingya children in four provinces, including Bangkok, as part of its humanitarian assistance for the Rohingya population, the Permanent Mission of Thailand to the United Nations Office in Geneva said. The initiative was among the measures…
Myanmar’s military-backed government has released rare photographs of detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi after officials delivered two books and sealed correspondence sent by Britain’s King Charles III. The delivery took place on Monday, 19 October, in Myanmar’s capital, Naypyitaw, according to a statement from…
PARIS (AP) — Paris police issued an overnight curfew on Monday in two areas of the French capital, after a weekend marred by France’s worst rioting in years that targeted city halls, other public buildings and thousands of businesses across the country. The order aims to protect “people and property from the violence…
KHON KAEN — 20 October 2026, The Court of Appeal Region 4 sentenced former Olympic boxing gold medallist Somrak Khamsing to one year and 12 months in prison without suspension in a case involving the taking of a 17-year-old girl, while increasing compensation to 80,000 baht. The court amended the lower court’s ruling…
RATCHABURI — 20 October 2026, Australian actor Chris Hemsworth, best known for playing Thor in the Marvel films, has shared a photo with Thai Muay Thai star Rodtang Jitmuangnon after the pair met on the set of Extraction 3. Rodtang had earlier posted a video of himself meeting and embracing Hemsworth. The Hollywood…
CHONBURI — 19 October 2026, Eight people were injured and nearly 10 vehicles damaged in a pile-up at a traffic light in Pattaya late Monday night after a 28-year-old driver allegedly fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into stationary traffic. The accident occurred at approximately 23:30 on Monday at the Photisan…
KALASIN — 19 October 2026, A seven-year-old boy who went missing from a rice field in Kalasin has been found alive after about 29 hours, some 30 kilometres away in neighbouring Mukdahan province. He was taken to hospital for a medical examination after being found exhausted and frightened. Thanaphon Jaikumkao, known…
NAGOYA, Japan — 20 October 2026, Thai sprinter Sasirawan Intachot broke her own Asian Para Games record for the second time in two days to win gold in the women’s 200 metres T47 at the 5th Asian Para Games in Aichi-Nagoya 2026. Known as “Aum,” Sasirawan clocked 25.23 seconds in the final, improving on the
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine government summoned the Chinese ambassador Monday to protest remarks it considered a threat to use force, saying it will not accept attempts to intimidate Philippine officials critical of Beijing’s actions in the disputed South China Sea. Foreign Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro…
Employers are looking for more than technical proficiency, placing greater emphasis on specialist knowledge, analytical thinking and decision-making. For fresh graduates, the challenge is how to gain experience as AI takes on more routine tasks. Artificial intelligence is changing how people work across a wide range…
CHIANG MAI — Police have arrested a man filmed riding an electric unicycle at high speed down Doi Suthep, following public complaints that the stunt could cause a serious accident. Pol. Col. Sinothai Lilittham, superintendent of Phuping Rajanives Police Station, said on 19 October 2026 that officers and investigators…
RATCHABURI — 19 October 2026, People exposed to floodwater should seek immediate medical attention if they develop a fever or unusual calf pain, a provincial health official has warned, citing the risk of leptospirosis, a bacterial infection commonly associated with contaminated water. Dr. Pajaree Areerob…
BURI RAM — A 49-year-old abbot in Buri Ram has denied rumours that he was romantically involved with three women at the same time, admitting only that he had flirted with one woman on Facebook. Phra Khru Sophon Chitraphirom, abbot of Wat Prasat Thong in Ban Kruat district, made the statement during a nearly two-hour
KALASIN — 19 October 2026, Nearly 200 officials, rescue workers and local residents are searching for a seven-year-old boy who went missing while visiting a rice field with his grandparents in Khao Wong district, Kalasin, with divers checking five ponds in the area. Thanaphon Jaikumkao, known as “Nong Boss,”…
BANGKOK — The Chinese Embassy in Thailand has warned its citizens of cases involving people who went missing after entering Thailand, were allegedly held against their will and were lured to the Thai-Myanmar border. In a safety advisory, the embassy said criminal groups used high-paying job offers, business trips…
UDON THANI — 19 October 2026, Officials have found three additional possible dinosaur footprints at Phu Hin Chom That Phu Phra Bat National Park in Ban Phue district, bringing the total to four, as Thailand’s Department of Mineral Resources prepares to inspect the site. The discovery began when visitors to Tat Noi…
BANGKOK — Thailand Space Expo 2026 will take place at ICONSIAM from 28 to 31 October, offering free admission and a chance to explore space technology, including an opportunity to meet a Japanese astronaut, organisers say. The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), under the Ministry of…
BANGKOK — Eurovision Song Contest Asia has named all 11 contestants for its inaugural edition in Thailand, with Cambodia becoming the final country to select its representative for the regional music competition. The contest, modelled after the Eurovision Song Contest, brings together broadcasters from across the…
CHIANG MAI — 19 October 2026, A group of food delivery riders in Chiang Mai has drawn heavy online criticism after photos appeared to show motorcycles parked on a public pavement, accompanied by a defiant message challenging people who objected to their gathering. The controversy erupted after a post in a Chiang Mai…
BANGKOK — The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) expects the eastern section of Bangkok’s Orange Line to begin trial operations for the public in December 2027, ahead of its planned launch of paid services in January 2028. MRTA Governor Kanchapoj Udomthamphakdee said construction of the eastern section…
KRABI — 18 October 2026, Krabi authorities have issued warnings over heavy rain, flash floods, forest runoff, landslides and rough seas after torrential rain hit the southern province on 19 October, flooding parts of the town and forcing tourists to leave a waterfall area. At 16:00, heavy rain caused water at Huai To…
THE HAGUE, the Netherlands — 18 October 2026, Thailand has reiterated that maritime boundary delimitation must remain the sole focus of its conciliation process with Cambodia under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), while urging both countries to adopt confidence-building measures to prevent…
UDON THANI — 18 October 2026, Photos of mysterious footprints found in a forest stream in Ban Phue district have sparked online speculation that they could belong to a dinosaur, with some social media users suggesting a meat-eating theropod. Facebook user Pichai Prathetsena posted photos of the tracks in the group…
CHIANG RAI — The Tour of Thailand 2027 international cycling race has been rescheduled from March 24-April 2 to June 28-July 7 to avoid seasonal forest fires, haze and hazardous PM2.5 pollution in northern Thailand. The event, officially titled The Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s Cup Tour of Thailand 2027, is being…
AYUTTHAYA — 18 October 2026, A motorised tugboat sank in the Pa Sak River in front of Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan in Ayutthaya province at around 13:30, leaving one person injured. No one was reported missing. Videos circulating online captured the boat sinking in the river during the afternoon. Rescue teams from the…
BANGKOK — Residents queued outside district offices from late at night and before dawn to register for flood relief payments, with one Bangkok district reportedly reaching its daily limit by 06:30. At Lat Krabang District Office, a post in the “Lat Krabang Incidents” Facebook group said all 600 registration slots had…
BANGKOK — 18 October 2026, A 69-year-old owner of a famous Bangkok yen ta fo noodle shop escaped with only four stitches after his pickup truck overturned in a serious crash earlier this month, an experience he believes was connected to a sacred amulet he carries. Saroj Duangjai, known as “Au” and owner of the
NARATHIWAT — 17 October 2026, Two gunmen ambushed and killed a 58-year-old marine police officer in Narathiwat, firing four shots from an M16 rifle before stealing his 9mm pistol and mobile phone and fleeing into a rubber plantation. Pol. Lt. Col. Usaman Nimayu, a deputy inspector with Marine Police Station 3…
PHUKET — 18 October 2026, Phuket’s annual Vegetarian Festival entered its final day, with the Lor Rong Shrine holding its traditional Ew Keng street procession, featuring spirit mediums and a spectacular barrage of firecrackers as devotees prepared to bid farewell to the Nine Emperor Gods that night. The procession…
BANGKOK — 17 October 2026, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has shared a video of himself serving longan juice to customers and foreign tourists at a Bangkok market, encouraging visitors to try more Thai drinks beyond the traditional iced black coffee known as “oliang.” In a Facebook post Anutin posted footage…
CHONBURI — 17 October 2026, A 33-year-old man died in hospital after his sedan veered off Highway 331 and crashed into a concrete sign base in Sattahip district. Rescue workers from the Sawang Rojana Thammasathan Foundation in Sattahip were alerted to the crash at 18:50 near Sirisa 10 Village in Phlu Ta Luang…
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 18 October 2026, A passenger bus travelling from Nakhon Phanom to Bangkok veered off Mittraphap Road in Nakhon Ratchasima, killing the driver and injuring 40 passengers, one of them seriously. The accident was reported at 00:18 near the Prathai intersection in Thephalai subdistrict, Khong district…
BANGKOK — 17 October 2026, Metropolitan police rescued a university student who was manipulated by a call-centre scam gang into isolating themselves and staging a fake kidnapping to pressure their parents into paying a ransom, police said. Pathumwan Police Station received a report from the student’s parents that…
RAYONG — 17 October 2026, Authorities raided four karaoke venues in Pluak Daeng district early on Saturday after investigators found evidence of suspected prostitution at two establishments. Preliminary checks indicated that all four lacked entertainment venue licences. Deputy Interior Minister Polpee Suwannachawee…
A woman’s claim that she had registered “NENE ROYAL” as a trademark in Thailand has sparked confusion online after she said she intended to give the rights to the family of Rattikan Amloy, known as Nene Royal, the Phuket native who recently won America’s Got Talent. The woman said in a Facebook post that she
WASHINGTON (AP) — Katie Zacharia is departing as White House press secretary, saying it “was an honor to work for” President Donald Trump after a short and rocky tenure that was defined by questions about her professional background and lack of polish in fielding questions from journalists. A person familiar with the…
Thai police were probably afraid that no journalists would turn up to cover the protests against the IMF-World Bank meetings, so on Thursday they beat up the anti-IMF-World Bank protesters in Bangkok instead. Now, journalists have turned up in droves. It brings to mind the Thai saying: “Stupid, but hardworking.”…
Yala, Thailand’s southernmost province, is known for its slogan, “The southernmost of Siam, a beautiful border city”. But beneath its mountains, fresh air and fertile land lies a natural advantage that the municipality hopes will help transform its economy. Mineral-rich soil, clean air and fresh water are among the…
BANGKOK — 16 October 2026, Protesters opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) ended their rally, after issuing six demands calling for debt cancellation, greater public oversight of government borrowing and economic policies that prioritise people and the environment. The People’s Network Against…
BANGKOK – The Israeli Embassy in Thailand has urged the public to verify information before sharing it online, warning that false stories about Israeli nationals in the country can fuel fear, deepen misunderstandings and unfairly harm communities. In a video published on 16 October, Rami Teplitskiy, deputy chief of…
Travellers flying from Thailand from Thursday may find a notice inside their checked luggage if airport security has opened it for an inspection — even if they were not present. New rules issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, or CAAT, took effect on October 16, allowing screeners to open checked baggage…
Cambodian opposition figure Sam Rainsy has blamed former prime minister Hun Sen for escalating tensions with Thailand, accusing him of breaching trust and spreading what he called baseless allegations against him amid the conflict between the neighbouring countries. In a Facebook post on 13 October, Rainsy, who lives…
Gulf Development Public Company Limited (GULF), led by Mr. Sitamon Ratanavadi, Head of Corporate Social Responsibility, continues its commitment under the THB 100 million fund established to provide assistance and relief to soldiers who injured or lost their lives while carrying out security operations along the…
BANGKOK — Police have deployed shipping containers along roads leading to the Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre as farmers and grassroots activists march through Bangkok to protest the IMF-World Bank Annual Meetings. Members of Thailand’s Assembly of the Poor, which is part of the international peasant movement…
KAMPHAENG PHET — 15 October 2026, A family of three was injured after their SUV plunged from a closed bridge on Thursday night, with residents saying barriers had been removed while repairs remained unfinished more than three years after the bridge collapsed. Rescue workers from Wang Khaem Subdistrict Administrative…
CHIANG MAI — Tourism is beginning to pick up in Chiang Mai as temperatures fall, with Doi Inthanon and the Bua Tong Waterfall and Seven-Coloured Spring Forest Park among the most popular destinations. On 16 October, conditions at Doi Inthanon summit and the Kew Mae Pan viewpoint in Chom Thong district were clear, with…
An Israeli doctor returning from Thailand faces legal proceedings after customs officers found about 300 banana and staghorn fern seedlings in five suitcases at Ben-Gurion Airport is Israel. The man, a resident of central Israel, was stopped after entering the airport’s green customs channel, according to Israel’s…
SAMUT SAKHON — 15 October 2026, An 83-year-old woman accidentally drove her Nissan sedan onto a motorcycle U-turn bridge in Samut Sakhon, leaving the car stranded with three tyres burst and damaging the bridge. Police were alerted at 13:50 to a car stuck on the motorcycle U-turn bridge near the entrance to Wat Chong…
SUPHAN BURI — 15 October 2026, A large python was found with its belly swollen after swallowing goats belonging to a villager in Dan Chang district, Suphan Buri, with three goats reported dead, officials said. Officials from Phu Toei National Park were alerted by the Suphan Buri Livestock Research and Breeding Center…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, A network of activists opposing the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) condemned a confrontation with police during a protest near Rama IV intersection, alleging that officers injured demonstrators while trying to seize a symbolic banner. At 14:00, Amarin Saichan, a member of…
SONGKHLA — 15 October 2026, Immigration police have arrested a 34-year-old former airline flight attendant, identified only as Pan, over allegations she helped foreign nationals enter and leave Thailand illegally. Police said Pan was among five people arrested on Thursday, 15 October, during a same-day operation in…
BANGKOK — 15 October 2026, Thailand’s winter season is expected to begin about a week later than average this year, with temperatures forecast to be warmer than normal and heavy rain posing flood risks in the South, the Thai Meteorological Department said. Winter in upper Thailand is expected to begin in the third…
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…
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 and their own, and do not necessarily reflect…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
BANGKOK — 13 October 2026, The Royal Thai Police are coordinating with Hong Kong authorities to investigate a suspected cross-border sex trafficking network following the arrest of 16 people, including nine Thai women, in Hong Kong. Pol. Col. Song-ek Patcharawit, deputy spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police, said on…
PHUKET — 13 October 2026, Immigration police arrested a Portuguese woman in Phuket on Tuesday after biometric checks found she had allegedly remained in Thailand for 1,807 days after her permission to stay expired. Investigators from Immigration Division 6 inspected a restaurant in Koh Kaew, Muang Phuket, at about…
Chiang Mai officials found no legal violations during an inspection of a Jewish religious centre on Chang Khlan Road on 14 October, while saying security agencies were continuing to monitor the situation closely. Deputy provincial governor Boonlue Thamthoranurak led officials from several agencies, including local…
Thailand has no immediate concerns over a Chinese airbase in Laos located about 50 kilometres from the Thai border, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on 14 October. Speaking at Government House, the foreign minister said the airbase was part of a cooperation project between China and Laos. He added that the…
UDON THANI — A man accused of assaulting a twin rescue volunteer while he was helping an accident victim was not a police officer but an air-conditioner technician who played football with local police, according to Udon Thani police. Pol. Col. Phatthana Wong Chanphon, chief of Muang Udon Thani Police Station, said…
A cool morning is enough to set off Thailand’s annual winter conversation. The first people to feel it are often in the North and Northeast: a little chill at daybreak, a jacket pulled from the back of a wardrobe, steam rising from a roadside coffee stall. But a drop in temperature alone does not mean
BANGKOK — 14 October 2026, Flooding continues across 20 provinces and Bangkok, affecting more than 2.44 million people, as authorities accelerate drainage and relief efforts. Another 86,303 households are due to receive a combined 644.995 million baht in flood compensation on Wednesday. Nirat Pongsitthaworn…
Swiss President Guy Parmelin will pay an official visit to Thailand from 15-17 October at the invitation of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, with talks expected to focus on trade, investment and bilateral cooperation. The visit coincides with the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Group Annual Meetings in…
A tuk-tuk driver has faced online criticism after posting a video of a dispute with two foreign tourists over a 4,000-baht fare for a ride from Rajamangala National Stadium to a hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 4 in Bangkok following The Weeknd’s concert. According to the video, the driver demanded 4,000 baht when the pair…
ROME (AP) — Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed he has lung cancer and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. Tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery. It said the diagnosis had been suspected by…
UDON THANI — 13 October 2026, A rescue volunteer has filed a police complaint after allegedly being slapped by a man who appeared intoxicated and was wearing a sports shirt marked “Udon Police” while the volunteer was helping an injured person on a roadside in Udon Thani. The incident occurred at around 00:30 on…
Special Report by Lekha Shankar The 2026 Contemporary World Film Series at TK Park (Thailand Knowledge Park) comes to an end this month with two dynamic films from Asia The first film, Sunset Sunrise from Japan, to be screened on Sunday 25 October, at TK Park in Bangkok. The film is set in a lush
SINGAPORE — 13 October 2026, AGT 2026 champion Nene Royal fulfilled a dream by performing alongside metal giants Avenged Sevenfold during their concert in Singapore on Tuesday night, delivering a 13-minute set that had fans rocking out. Videos posted on the Nene Royal Facebook page showed the Thai singer and guitarist…
PATTAYA – Three suspects have been arrested after police raided a suspected scam operation in Pattaya that allegedly impersonated cybercrime officers and promised to recover money lost by previous fraud victims. Police from Provincial Police Region 2, led by Pol. Maj. Gen. Kiatisak Srathongoi, commander of the…
BANGKOK – The IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings in Bangkok are expected to generate up to 2.25 billion baht in economic activity, as Thailand seeks to turn the high-profile gathering into a springboard for luxury tourism and future international events. Thapanee Kiatphaibool, governor of the Tourism Authority of…
PATTAYA – A Thai-German pilot was seriously injured when a small aircraft crashed into a wall at a scrap-buying business near a private airfield in Bang Lamung district, Chon Buri, on Tuesday. The crash occurred at about 11.30 on 13 October near Buraphathit Airfield, also known as Eastern Airport Pattaya, in Soi Thung…
BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Air Force plans to proceed with the second phase of its Gripen fighter jet procurement project, with funding included in the fiscal 2027 budget, Air Force chief ACM Seksan Khantha said on Monday. Speaking on 12 October, Seksan said the procurement was intended to strengthen Thailand’s defence…
UDON THANI – The abbot of a royal temple in Udon Thani has defended the decision to ask an Indian YouTuber to leave after he pitched a tent overnight without permission, saying the temple was willing to help people in need but required visitors to follow its rules. Phra Ratchasankosol, abbot of Wat Photisomphon and
BANGKOK – International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned that artificial intelligence is a “slow-moving tsunami” that will gradually reshape labour markets worldwide, urging governments to prepare workers for changing job demands. Speaking at the IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings 2026…
PHUKET – Two foreign tourists caught stealing goods at a 7-Eleven in Patong have also stolen a pair of trousers worth 1,595 baht from a clothing shop in Rawai, according to the shop owner, who provided CCTV footage of the incident. Facebook user Siriyapron Nina Sujitra, who posted the original video of the pair at
BANGKOK – Their Majesties the King and Queen received Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and his wife, Jane Ittogi Shanmugaratnam, at Dusit Palace on Monday during his visit to Thailand for the 2026 IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meetings. The royal audience took place at 17:33 at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall…
PHUKET – A Facebook video showing two foreign tourists caught stealing goods at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Patong has attracted more than one million views, with thousands of comments calling for stronger action against shoplifting. The video was posted by Facebook user Siriyapron Nina Sujitra, who said she saw a…
La Via Campesina, a global peasant alliance with millions of members, will stage a protest in Bangkok this week to oppose the meetings of the World Bank (WB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The alliance has six demands, ranging from cancelling the debts of poor farmers and ordinary people to raising…
BANGKOK – Thailand has no problems with either China or the United States and should maintain a balance between the two major powers by pursuing mutually beneficial cooperation, the air force chief said on Monday. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Khantha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, said Thailand should…
BANGKOK — 12 October 2026, Thai immigration police have arrested a 42-year-old South Korean man wanted in his home country for allegedly operating an illegal pornography website that published sexual videos involving girls under 16. The suspect, identified only as Lee, was found hiding in a luxury condominium in…
Chalalyn is just 26, but an illness that began shortly after she started building her adult life has left her unable to walk, in chronic pain and with only limited movement in her hands. Not long ago, she had graduated, found work and was beginning to enjoy the independence that came with earning her own
BANGKOK – Thailand’s air force will monitor and analyse developments surrounding a Chinese airbase in Laos, including its potential economic, political and military uses, the air force chief said on Monday. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Khantha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, cited the airbase in Ban Keun…
BANGKOK – Thailand must prepare for the prospect of space warfare and lunar colonies as major powers expand their military presence and pursue resources beyond Earth, the air force chief said on Monday. Air Chief Marshal Seksan Khantha, commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force, made the remarks while outlining…
BANGKOK — 12 October 2026, Social media users have expressed outrage after concertgoers reported that someone defecated in the standing area during The Weeknd’s concert at Rajamangala National Stadium. Following the major concert on Sunday night, several attendees took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain about what…
NAKHON PHANOM – An American man aged 69 was killed after his motorcycle was struck from behind by an ice delivery truck on a bypass road in Nakhon Phanom on Monday, police said. Police from Muang Nakhon Phanom station were alerted to the accident on the Nakhon Phanom-Tha Uthen bypass road, heading into the city,
Article by Kheetanat Wannaboworn and Walden Bello. The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of Khaosod English. Perhaps the two international agencies that would score lowest in popularity among Thais would be the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. This is why many…
CHONBURI — Highgate International School Thailand, the first overseas campus of the UK’s Highgate School, officially opened on 7 October, with its first phase of classes having begun in August. Located on a 70-rai campus near Siam Country Club in Chonburi, the school was established through a partnership between Siam…
A confrontation between a Korean livestreamer and a tuk-tuk driver in Bangkok has divided viewers over a difficult question: where is the line between a tourist’s right to create content in public and another person’s wish not to appear in it? The footage, recorded during a livestream by Kick creator TAEMIN1998, shows…
A Thai dental clinic has issued a warning after a patient was unable to remove hardened silicone purchased online and used at home to address teeth grinding. Cotton Dental Clinic shared the case on social media as a cautionary example, saying the patient arrived at the clinic unable to speak, eat or use their mouth