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Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

Tourists criticized for sunbathing in bikinis near Thai temple

A group of foreign tourists has drawn criticism in Thailand after being seen sunbathing in bikinis near a temple in Chiang Mai, a practice widely deemed inappropriate and disrespectful to local culture.
Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Vietnam beats Thailand in attracting Chinese tourists

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Southeast Asia's 2nd largest economy expects 36.7 million tourists this year

Thailand’s rice exports projected to drop by over 10% next year

Thailand’s rice exports projected to drop by over 10% next year

Thailand’s rice exports are projected to fall to 7 million tonnes in 2026 from about 8 million this year as a stronger baht makes it harder to compete with Indian supply.
December 29, 2025 | 08:50 pm PT
Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

Thailand steps up road safety measures during New Year holiday

The Thai Ministry of Interior and partner agencies on Dec. 29 opened the New Year 2026 Road Safety Accident Prevention and Reduction Command Center, stepping up road-safety measures under an “area-first” approach to support safer journeys during the long holiday period, as reported by the Bangkok-based English-language daily online newspaper The Nation.
December 29, 2025 | 04:47 pm PT
Thai businessman sentenced to over 806 years in prison for massive loan fraud

Thai businessman sentenced to over 806 years in prison for massive loan fraud

Thai businessman Prasit Jeawkok has been sentenced to 806 years and 8 months in prison for running large-scale fraudulent loan schemes that defrauded hundreds of investors, though under Thai law he will serve only 20.
December 28, 2025 | 08:59 pm PT
Thailand’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high as gold prices surge

Thailand’s foreign exchange reserves hit record high as gold prices surge

Thailand’s foreign exchange reserves have reached an all-time high of US$301.9 billion amid a firmer baht and a surge in gold prices this year.
December 28, 2025 | 07:51 pm PT
Air travel in Thailand surges ahead of New Year as seats added, fares cut

Air travel in Thailand surges ahead of New Year as seats added, fares cut

Air travel across Thailand has surged ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, with passenger numbers climbing steadily throughout December, prompting the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) and the Ministry of Transport to expand seat capacity and lower fares to support public travel.
December 27, 2025 | 12:01 am PT
Sniffer dogs intercept prohibited pork products from Vietnamese passenger at Thai airport

Sniffer dogs intercept prohibited pork products from Vietnamese passenger at Thai airport

A sniffer dog team at Suvarnabhumi Airport discovered a Vietnamese passenger's suitcase containing pork sausage and other pork products, which are prohibited from entering Thailand under African Swine Fever (ASF) prevention measures.
December 25, 2025 | 07:47 pm PT
Cambodia, Thailand to hold talks on resuming Trump's truce as fighting enters third week

Cambodia, Thailand to hold talks on resuming Trump's truce as fighting enters third week

Thailand and Cambodia agreed on Monday to hold a Dec. 24 meeting of defense officials towards resuming a months-old ceasefire, as fierce border fighting between them entered a third week with at least 80 people killed so far.
December 22, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
Combined wealth of 3 richest Thai billionaires rises by $1.6B this year

Combined wealth of 3 richest Thai billionaires rises by $1.6B this year

The combined fortunes of Thailand’s three richest billionaires have increased by US$1.6 billion since March, though gains were recorded by only one of them.
December 20, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
Australian tourist dies after smashing through Phuket restaurant glass door

Australian tourist dies after smashing through Phuket restaurant glass door

An Australian man died after suffering severe blood loss when he reportedly ran into a glass door at a restaurant in Thailand's Phuket last week.
December 19, 2025 | 12:56 am PT
Vietnam athlete overcomes injury and Thai foul play to win SEA Games pencak silat gold

Vietnam athlete overcomes injury and Thai foul play to win SEA Games pencak silat gold

Despite suffering injuries and repeated unsportsmanlike actions from a Thai opponent, Nguyen Tan Sang won Vietnam’s first pencak silat gold medal at the 33rd SEA Games.
December 18, 2025 | 12:23 am PT
Malaysia pencak silat team attack referee after SEA Games loss

Malaysia pencak silat team attack referee after SEA Games loss

Members of Malaysia’s pencak silat team shoved and assaulted officials following their defeat to Thailand in the women’s B-category quarterfinal at the 33rd SEA Games.
December 16, 2025 | 01:21 am PT
Vietnam women’s volleyball miss out on SEA Games 33 gold

Vietnam women’s volleyball miss out on SEA Games 33 gold

Vietnam’s women’s volleyball team were left in tears after losing to host Thailand in the final of the SEA Games 33.
December 16, 2025 | 01:21 am PT
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