COVID-19 surges in East and Southeast Asia

COVID-19 cases are climbing across East and Southeast Asia, with notable increases in Thailand, China, Hong Kong and Singapore. Health autho...

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 thei...

Watch: First look at Lisa in ‘White Lotus’ Season 3

Max dropped an electrifying teaser for the third season of “The White Lotus” on Monday, giving fans their first look at Blackpink’s Lisa, wh...

Superstar baby hippo Moo Deng gets her own 24/7 livestream

Moo Deng, a 2-month-old female pygmy hippo at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand, is set to have her own 24-hour livestream by the end of Septe...

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 eco...

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 spir...

Thailand to regulate cannabis instead of recriminalization

Thailand plans to regulate its growing cannabis industry through new legislation, potentially shelving controversial plans to reverse decrim...

Thai official lowers himself into sewer to retrieve woman’s winning lottery ticket

A local Thai official used a crane to descend into a sewer to retrieve a winning lottery ticket a woman had accidentally dropped. Key points...

Schools across South and Southeast Asia close due to record-breaking temps

Extreme heat has forced school closures across South Asia and Southeast Asia, impacting millions of students in both regions.  Key points: ...

Thai village uses Doraemon plushy in prayer tradition for rainfall

Residents of a village in Thailand’s Nakhon Sawan province have revived their traditional rain-calling ritual using a Doraemon plush t...

Thailand’s wet and wild New Year celebration Songkran sees millions of revelers

Millions of Thais and tourists partook in festivities in Bangkok over the weekend as Thailand kicked off its traditional New Year celebratio...

Video: Muay Thai fighter suffers horrific broken nose during match

An Iranian Muay Thai fighter suffered a severe broken nose when his Thai opponent landed an uppercut straight to his face during a match ove...

Thai lawmaker says more Thai students ‘should consider US’ as Vietnamese lead in study abroad

Suchatvee Suwansawat, a notable member of Thailand’s Democrat Party, continued his call for the government to help Thai youth as the latest ...

Mike Tyson to launch weed brand in Thailand years after nearly being arrested for it

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson is bringing his cannabis brand Tyson 2.0 to Thailand, the same country where he nearly got in trouble with the la...

Thailand to crack down on marijuana use after decriminalization 2 years ago

Thailand will be cracking down on recreational marijuana use due to concerns about youth drug abuse and rising crime.  Widespread concerns: ...

Thai woman faces jail after taking pet lion out for a ride in a Bentley

A woman in Thailand may face jail time after a video of her driving around Pattaya in a convertible Bentley along with her pet lion cub went...

Over 1,000 animals rescued from illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangkok

Thai authorities rescued more than 1,000 animals following a successful intervention on illegal wildlife trafficking in Bangkok that resulte...

Thai father foils international drug smugglers’ attempt to use his daughter as courier

A Thai father foiled an attempt by an international drug smuggling syndicate to use his daughter, Pornratchakwan Pheeraruengrit, as a courie...

Met museum to return 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand

The Metropolitan Museum of Art has announced the return of 16 ancient artifacts to Cambodia and Thailand.  Returning the stolen artifacts: I...

Thailand a step closer to becoming 1st Southeast Asian country to legalize same-sex marriage

Thailand’s Cabinet recently approved a bill to amend the Civil and Commercial Code, redefining marriage as between any two “individual...

Why ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 moved from Japan to Thailand

The third season of HBO’s “The White Lotus” was originally set in Japan before it was moved to Thailand — a decision reportedly made t...

Rare electric blue tarantula discovered in Thailand

A group of Thai researchers discovered a new species of tarantula with a distinctive electric blue color. About the species: The tarantula, ...

Thailand takes home Asian Games’ first-ever esports medal

Thailand secured the first-ever esports medal at the Asian Games by winning bronze in a mobile phone game against Vietnam, marking a histori...

Thai man wrongfully arrested after friend used his ID to evade jail

A Thai man was wrongfully arrested after his friend borrowed his identity to avoid prison. What started it all: The friend, only identified ...

Thai bus conductor faints after smelling durian brought on board by passenger

A Thai bus conductor fainted after reportedly experiencing an allergic reaction to the smell of durian while on the job in Bangkok. What hap...

‘Once Upon a Star’ trailer: Upcoming Netflix movie is an homage to 1960s Thai cinema

Netflix recently released the official trailer for “Once Upon a Star,” a film that pays homage to Thai cinema in the 1960s. About the traile...

Popular TikToker who teaches English in Thailand arrested for alleged sexual abuse of a minor

Rockwell reportedly told the victim she had to keep their relationship a secret until she turned 18 ...

Thai security guard successfully fends off python, proceeds to win $85K lottery after

A lucky Thai factory security guard won the lottery after successfully fighting off a python that attacked him in his sleep. What happened: ...

‘The White Lotus’ composer teases Season 3 opening is inspired by cat videos

Cristobal Tapia de Veer, the composer of hit HBO series “The White Lotus,” recently teased that the theme song for the show’s third season w...

American tourist apologizes after blasting Phuket street with weed-laced fog machine

An American tourist from California was made to apologize after blasting a fog machine laced with marijuana on a busy street in Phuket, Thai...

Uniqlo drops first-ever collaboration with Studio Ghibli

Uniqlo and Studio Ghibli recently dropped a special collection featuring several fan favorites. About the collaboration: The new collection,...

Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild wins Miss Universe Thailand 2023

Thai Danish model Anntonia Porsild was crowned Miss Universe Thailand 2023 on Sunday. About her win: Representing Nakhon Ratchasima province...

Thailand’s ‘most beautiful’ road sweeper becomes TikTok star

A street cleaner in Bangkok is quickly gaining popularity online for being the “most beautiful road sweeper” in Thailand. Key de...

Thai father warms netizens’ hearts by dressing as woman for child’s Mother’s Day school event

A single father in Thailand has tugged on several netizens’ heartstrings after dressing up as a woman for a Mother’s Day event at his daught...

Controversial livestreamer confronted by enraged Japanese-speaking woman in Bangkok

A controversial Kick livestreamer was recently confronted by an enraged Japanese-speaking woman while livestreaming in Bangkok. Key details:...

The best and worst Asian countries to live and work in, according to expat survey

A recently released report has revealed the Asian destinations that expatriates consider the best and worst places to live and work in. Abou...