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· Ryan General
Floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia kill more than 1,400
More than 1,400 people have been killed across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia after days of heavy rain triggered severe flooding and landslides. Three cyclones formed in the same week across South and Southeast Asia, contributing to the intense rainfall that…
· Ryan General
Trump credited by Cambodian official with brokering ceasefire with Thailand
Lim Menghour, director general of the Commission on Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Cambodia’s National Assembly, credited former U.S. President Donald Trump with helping secure a ceasefire that took effect at midnight on July 28 after five days of deadly…
· Ryan General
Thailand, Cambodia agree to ceasefire talks after border clashes displace thousands
Clashes along the Thailand–Cambodia border erupted on July 24, marking the worst fighting between the two countries in more than a decade. At least 35 people have been killed, including civilians and soldiers on both sides, and over 200,000 have fled their homes as artillery…
· Carl Samson
Thailand reverses historic cannabis legalization
Thailand has implemented new restrictions requiring medical prescriptions for cannabis purchases, effectively ending three years of recreational use after becoming the first Asian country to decriminalize the plant in 2022. Recreational weed no more: The new regulations, signed…
· Carl Samson
Nearly 2,000 couples tie the knot as Thailand approves same-sex marriage
Thailand made history Thursday as the first Southeast Asian nation to legalize same-sex marriage, with 1,832 LGBTQ+ couples registering their unions on the landmark day. At celebrations across the country, newly married partners expressed joy and hope for the future. “We can…
· Carl Samson
Thailand takes historic step to end statelessness
Thailand has launched a landmark initiative to end statelessness by granting citizenship to 483,000 long-term residents and members of ethnic minorities. Announced by Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra after a cabinet meeting on Oct. 29, the policy addresses decades of…
· Ryan General
Can this heartwarming hit bring Thailand its first Oscar?
Thailand has chosen “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” as its entry for the best international feature film at the 97th Academy Awards. The blockbuster film, directed by Pat Boonnitipat and starring singer Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), tells the story of a young…
· Carl Samson
Thailand makes history as 1st SEA country to legalize same-sex marriage
Thailand has legalized same-sex marriage, becoming the first country in Southeast Asia to do so. The landmark bill, which received royal endorsement from King Maha Vajiralongkorn, will come into effect in 120 days, allowing LGBTQ-plus couples to marry starting Jan. 22, 2025.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand proposes new bill to regulate cannabis
Thailand has introduced a new bill to regulate its cannabis industry, focusing on medical and research uses as the government moves to curb recreational consumption. What it says: The draft legislation, published earlier this week by the Ministry of Public Health, allows…
· Bryan Ke
Visitors to Thailand’s superstar baby hippo Moo Deng warned to behave
Khao Kheow Open Zoo, located near Pattaya, is asking its visitors to be on their best behavior when coming to see Moo Deng (“Bouncy Pig”), a 2-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus who has gained international viral fame for her size and adorable expressions. The number of…
· Michelle De Pacina
Super Typhoon Yagi continues deadly path across Asia as it hits Thailand
Thailand deployed military special forces to Chiang Rai province after severe flooding, caused by Typhoon Yagi, left thousands stranded. The storm has killed at least nine people in the past week, bringing fatalities from rain-related incidents including landslides across the…
· Carl Samson
Thailand ex-police chief among 8 charged in Red Bull heir hit-and-run cover-up
Multiple high-ranking officials, including Thailand’s former National Police Chief Somyot Poompanmoung and former Deputy Attorney General Nate Naksuk, were charged in connection with an alleged cover-up in the 2012 hit-and-run case involving Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss”…
· Carl Samson
Thailand leads ASEAN in push for joint visa allowing easier travel
Thailand is leading a groundbreaking initiative to establish a joint-visa program among six ASEAN countries, aiming to boost tourism and economic integration in the region. Driven by Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, the ambitious plan seeks to attract high-spending travelers by…
· Bryan Ke
1st case of new mpox virus strain in Asia recorded in Thailand
Thailand has recorded Asia’s first case of clade 1b, a new strain of the mpox virus formerly known as monkeypox. Thongchai Kiratihattayakorn, the head of Thailand’s Department of Disease Control, told reporters on Wednesday that the patient is a 66-year-old European man who…
· Carl Samson
Thailand elects its youngest-ever prime minister
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, 37, became Thailand’s youngest prime minister on Friday, stepping into a role previously held by her father and aunt. The former business executive was the parliament’s sole nominee for the position and secured her victory with 319 votes in favor, 145…
· Ryan General
Taekwondo star becomes Thailand’s first two-time Olympic gold medalist
Thai taekwondo athlete Panipak “Tennis” Wongpattanakit marked her 27th birthday with a historic win, securing Thailand’s first gold medal at the Paris Olympics and becoming the first Thai athlete to win two Olympic golds. Wongpattanakit’s victory in the women’s 49kg category on…
· Carl Samson
HBO teases Thailand-set ‘White Lotus’ Season 3
HBO on Sunday treated fans to a glimpse of the third season of “The White Lotus,” which takes place in Thailand with a focus on Eastern spirituality and religion. The upcoming season, confirmed for 2025, will feature new characters played by Blackpink’s Lisa, Dom Hetrakul, Tayme…
· Bryan Ke
Thailand gets its first Olympic medal in badminton
Kunlavut Vitidsarn made history by becoming the first badminton player from Thailand’s national team to reach the finals on Sunday. The Thai badminton star defeated Malaysia’s Lee Zii Jia with scores of 21-14 and 21-15. Unfortunately, his Olympic run ended in the finals, where…
· Carl Samson
Apple sparks controversy in Thailand over ‘outdated’ portrayal in promo video
A recent Apple promo video set in Thailand has ignited strong reactions, with critics arguing that it presents an outdated and stereotypical view of the country. Apple, which has not responded to the backlash, has disabled the video’s comments section. What critics are saying:…
· Michelle De Pacina
Thailand to regulate cannabis instead of recriminalization
Thailand plans to regulate its growing cannabis industry through new legislation, potentially shelving controversial plans to reverse decriminalization. Anutin Charnvirakul of the Bhumjaithai Party, which spearheaded Thailand’s 2022 historic cannabis decriminalization, has…