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Thailand has agreed to participate in a non-binding conciliation process with Cambodia over disputed maritime boundaries in the Gulf of Thailand, following Cambodia's formal request under international maritime law conventions.
Thailand is revising its immigration legislation to expedite the removal of foreign offenders, addressing delays that have left detainees in custody for extended periods. The overhaul follows concerns about security gaps created by a 60-day visa exemption scheme.
Thailand has deployed artificial intelligence to block 13,888 illegal World Cup gambling websites in just 18 days. The government is also warning businesses against broadcasting matches without permission, with penalties up to four years imprisonment and 800,000 baht fines.
A fatal scaffolding collapse at Thailand's Doi Luang railway tunnel in Chiang Rai has killed two workers and injured seven others. The incident occurred during waterproofing installation work on the Den Chai-Chiang Rai-Chiang Khong railway line.
Police have arrested one suspect in a Kelantan kidnapping case while continuing their hunt for a second alleged perpetrator. Two men were taken across the Thai border illegally in June.
Cambodian PM Hun Manet has urged Thailand to appoint a Joint Boundary Commission chief and resume long-stalled border demarcation work, reaffirming both nations' commitment to peaceful dispute resolution through established diplomatic channels.
A Thai court has handed down an 18-month prison sentence to a man for royal defamation, stemming from a comment he posted in a Facebook group dedicated to monarchy discussions, according to rights organisations monitoring the case.
A Bangkok man, 29, drove his SUV into a Chulalongkorn University swimming pool after his mother refused to pay his US$775 monthly condo rent, turning a family disagreement into a costly public incident.
Thai authorities have launched a comprehensive forensic investigation into the death of Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton, 25, who died when her motorcycle collided with an oncoming vehicle on a rain-soaked road in Koh Samui.
Hundreds of Thai mourners dressed in black assembled at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Saturday to pay respects to Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the king's eldest daughter, who died aged 47 after spending over three years in a coma.
Thailand's Royal Gazette has published a royal command establishing an honour for Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati Kromluangrajasarinisiribajra Mahavajrarajadhita, the late eldest daughter of King.
Thousands of Malaysians are ignoring safety advisories and regularly crossing into southern Thailand, particularly during school holidays and weekends, driven by the appeal of an overseas experience and favourable exchange rates.
Cambodia's Senate President Hun Sen has declared that all goods imported through land borders from Thailand are illegal, stating that closed borders mean neither people nor goods can cross.
Thailand's former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been officially discharged from prison following a royal pardon granted just days earlier, authorities announced Tuesday.
Thai authorities have apprehended a 31-year-old Japanese man at Suvarnabhumi Airport for his suspected role in an international call-centre fraud scheme allegedly connected to yakuza networks based in Cambodia.
Bangkok risks another devastating flood between 2030 and 2034 unless the city strengthens water management systems and climate resilience, experts warned at a Senate forum assessing lessons from the 2011 disaster.
Thailand's royal crematorium for Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother is nearly a quarter complete, with foundation work finished and the main structure half done. Officials expect completion by October 31, 2026.
Thailand's revenue department is considering bankruptcy proceedings against former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to recover a US$538 million tax liability, after the Supreme Court upheld the assessment against him.
Thailand's Revenue Department is intensifying collection efforts for 17.6 billion baht in unpaid taxes from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra following a Supreme Court ruling. The department may file for bankruptcy if conventional recovery measures fail.
The Royal Thai Navy has handed over 41 Cambodian nationals to authorities across the border at Ban Laem checkpoint in Chanthaburi after they completed their legal cases in Thailand.
Thailand's Consumer Council will sue Meta for allowing scammers to exploit Facebook through advertisements and failing to safeguard users. The watchdog recorded nearly 3,800 complaints linked to the platform between 2024 and 2026.
A viral TikTok video has raised questions about foreign-operated businesses in Thailand after a Chinese restaurant in Bangkok allegedly refused baht payments and insisted on renminbi instead, prompting calls for regulatory action.
Thai police have rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student who was manipulated by scammers into staging her own abduction in Bangkok to extort ransom from her Hong Kong family.
The International Sepaktakraw Federation has referred 12 Thai players and three officials to its disciplinary committee for their involvement in a walkout during the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup final in Kuala Lumpur last month.
Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed urgent discussions with Malaysia following a temporary ban on five Thai shrimp species, citing concerns over farmer livelihoods and supply chain impacts.
Thailand's government has reassured citizens that the Covid-19 variant currently spreading in the country shows no signs of increased severity, while urging the public to maintain standard health measures.
Myanmar's president pursues economic corridors with India while EVs gain traction; the Philippines braces for monsoon rains and impeachment proceedings; Singapore emphasises dialogue; Thailand investigates fuel fraud; Vietnam expands healthcare and trade compliance.
A Thai court has acquitted prominent opposition figure Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit of lese majeste and cybercrime charges stemming from a 2021 livestream where he criticised government vaccine handling.
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Cambodia's King Norodom Sihamoni have exchanged letters of goodwill, with observers hailing the gesture as a display of moral strength between neighbouring nations recovering from armed clashes.
Thai police have detained a Malaysian citizen, 34, at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport for allegedly trying to illegally transport more than 250 wild animals to India.
Thailand's meteorological authorities have issued alerts for widespread thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across the nation on Monday as a moderate southwest monsoon continues to dominate regional weather patterns.
Thailand's government has declared a maximum environmental alert as a powerful Super El Niño system threatens to bring unprecedented drought conditions and temperatures exceeding 45°C across the country.
Siranudh Scott, scion of the billionaire Bhirombhakdi family behind Singha beer, has alleged sexual abuse by his older brother, prompting a wave of survivors sharing their stories—a rare public reckoning in conservative Thailand.
Malaysia's sepak takraw regu team clinched the 2026 World Cup title following Thailand's withdrawal from the final at Stadium Titiwangsa, ending the rivals' three-tournament winning streak. Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid praised the squad's effort.
Malaysia claimed the 2026 World Cup sepak takraw team regu title when Thailand abandoned the final at Stadium Titiwangsa last night following a contentious umpiring review. Captain Amirul Zazwan Amir said he would have preferred to finish the match.
Laos has repatriated 102 Thai nationals suspected of operating illegal online gambling networks. The suspects were detained during raids in Savannakhet province and handed to Thai police for prosecution.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has praised Malaysia's national sepak takraw regu team for capturing the 2026 World Cup title at Stadium Titiwangsa, ending Thailand's three-tournament dominance.
Malaysia won the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team regu title when Thailand abandoned the final at Stadium Titiwangsa after disputing a refereeing decision on a boundary line call in a decisive match.
Malaysia secured a spot in the Sepak Takraw World Cup final by defeating Indonesia 2-0 in the team regu semi-final at Stadium Titiwangsa. The national side will face defending champions Thailand in tonight's final at 8 pm.
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Malaysia's star sepak takraw player Mohammad Syahir has been ruled out of tonight's World Cup final against Thailand due to injury sustained in the quarter-finals. Head coach Ahmad Jais Baharun says the player needs 1-3 months to recover.
A rooftop fire at JA Plus hotel in Pattaya, Thailand on May 21 left four people injured but caused no deaths. Firefighters and rescue teams rapidly evacuated guests and contained the blaze, which officials believe was triggered by electrical fault.
Thailand is cutting visa-free stays from 60 to 30 days per visitor in a bid to curb foreign criminal activity. The move threatens to disrupt travel plans for backpackers and longer-term tourists who rely on extended stays.