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Thai teacher who died in gun attack while saving pupil hailed as ‘selfless’
Tributes have been expressed for Thai teacher Sasiphat Sinsamosorn who died in a gun attack at her school in Hat Yai, Songkhla province. The teenager attacker took a pupil hostage before Ms. Sinsamoso...
Thai PM’s winning party to form coalition with Thaksin-backed Pheu Thai
Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative party, which secured an unexpected victory in recent elections, has agreed to form a coalition government with the opposition Pheu Thai party. This comes amidst Thai...
Envoy urges ‘shared prosperity’ in China-Asean ties amid growing protectionism
Beijing's ambassador to ASEAN, Wang Qing, has stressed the need for deepening economic cooperation between China and ASEAN countries at a forum in Jakarta. Despite some ASEAN members advancing trade d...
IAF And Royal Thai Air Force Launch In-Situ Drill To Boost Aerial Interoperability
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Thai Air Force have initiated a joint exercise aimed at enhancing aerial interoperability between the two forces. This marks an important step in strengthening...
Vote recount calls grow in Thailand amid claims of election irregularities
Allegations of electoral irregularities in Thailand's recent elections have intensified, demanding recounts from the public and opposition parties. These include vote-buying, uncounted ballots, and di...
Why Thai Conservatives Just Won Big
Recent electoral success by conservative forces in Thailand may be overshadowing underlying public demand for political reforms....
Why tourists are choosing Vietnam, over Thailand and Cambodia in 2026
Vietnam has seen unprecedented tourist activity with almost 2.5 million international visitors arriving in January 2026, marking an 18.5% increase from the previous year. This surge suggests tourists ...
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (OTCMKTS:AIPUY) Sees Large Increase in Short Interest
Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AIPUY) reported substantial growth in short interest for January 2023, with the number spiking to 774 shares by January 30th from 65 shares on January 15th...
Thailand’s progressive party moves backward in polls
Ahead of Sunday’s election, there were high expectations for Thailand’s progressive party, but preliminary results indicate that the party placed second, trailing behind the leading contender....
Thai gunman detained, hostages freed after school shooting
A gunman opened fire at Phatong Prathan Khiriwat School in southern Thailand on Wednesday, injuring one woman and two children before being shot and arrested by police. The motive behind the incident ...
Why struggling Thailand keeps voting for change that never comes
Thailand has faced repeated military coups and briefly held civilian governments since the early 2000s, which makes long-term planning nearly impossible....
Fugitive caught after 37 years handed back to Hong Kong police
Thai police assisted Hong Kong authorities in arresting two fugitives, including an individual wanted for murder over three decades ago and another associated with robbery. The arrest of the murder su...
Family affair: Thailand waning dynasty still election kingmaker
Polling data suggests that Pheu Thai, established by telecom magnate Thaksin Shinawatra, is currently in third place ahead of upcoming elections this weekend....
Thailand launches wild elephant birth control to stop deadly farm raids
Thailand has initiated a birth control vaccination program targeting wild elephants as part of efforts to reduce human-animal conflict. The program aims to address the increasing encroachment of farml...
What in the World?
A quiz on significant events of the week from Feb. 7: Bangladesh, Barbados, and Thailand conduct votes; Israeli prime minister Netanyahu visits Washington; and Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs a...
Thailand plays down ‘too expensive’ concerns from South Korean visitors
Thai officials are countering concerns that their country has become too expensive for South Korean tourists. They argue that fluctuating exchange rates, rather than domestic inflation, contribute to ...
Thailand cuts back sugar in coffee and tea to tackle health crisis
The Thai government is implementing a measure to address excessive sugar consumption by encouraging coffee chains to reduce the default sugar content in their drinks by half. This initiative was launc...
Thai election alcohol ban hits tourism revenue during peak season
A restaurant owner in Bangkok reports facing customer frustration due to Thailand's election-linked ban on alcohol sales. The law prohibits selling or paying for alcoholic beverages during voting peri...