Thailand: News
19 Mar 2025
Kerala59-year-old Kerala woman reaches Everest Base Camp watching YouTube tutorials
In an incredible display of grit and self-learning, 59-year-old Vasanthi Cheruveettil, a tailor from Thalipparamba in Kerala's Kannur, has successfully trekked solo to the Everest Base Camp.
18 Mar 2025
WorldThailand proposes reducing visa-free stay from 60 days to 30
Thailand is planning a major revision to its visa-free policy. The change, if implemented, would cut the maximum duration of stay from 60 days to 30 days.
12 Mar 2025
LifestyleMust-try vegetarian snacks in Thailand
Thailand is famous for its lively street food scene, but did you know it has some lip-smacking vegetarian snacks too?
11 Mar 2025
JapanUS intel chief Tulsi Gabbard to visit India
US Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard has announced that she will be visiting India as part of a wider Indo-Pacific tour.
11 Mar 2025
Myanmar540 Indians trapped in Myanmar, Thailand scam call centers rescued
A special flight brought back approximately 280 Indians who were rescued from cyberfraud operators in Thailand on Monday.
27 Feb 2025
ChinaOver 75% of EVs sold globally are Chinese
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers now dominate the global EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) market with a whopping 76% share, recent data from Rho Motion has revealed.
27 Feb 2025
BangkokOver 7,000 await repatriation after scam centers crackdown in Myanmar
A joint operation by Thailand, Myanmar, and China against online scam centers has stranded over 7,000 people from different countries in a border town.
26 Feb 2025
BangladeshIndia-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project paused due to Myanmar unrest
The India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway project has been put on hold due to the ongoing internal conflicts in Myanmar, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced.
19 Feb 2025
HBO'White Lotus 3' kicks off strong with record-breaking 2.4M viewership
The third season of the critically acclaimed HBO series The White Lotus premiered on Sunday night, setting a new record with 2.4 million cross-platform viewers, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
18 Feb 2025
HBO'White Lotus': Thailand's Koh Samui sees 12% spike in bookings
The popular HBO series The White Lotus has triggered a spike in worldwide interest in Thailand, especially the island of Koh Samui.
17 Feb 2025
BLACKPINKWho's who in 'The White Lotus' S03? A character guide
The third season of Mike White's vacation dramedy, The White Lotus, has taken us to the stunning tropical paradise of Koh Samui, Thailand.
17 Feb 2025
TikTokWhy 'White Lotus' iconic intro music was changed in S03
The much-awaited third season premiere of The White Lotus on Monday (IST) came with a major change—its intro music.
17 Feb 2025
HBO'The White Lotus 3': Where was Belinda till now
The third season of HBO's acclaimed series, The White Lotus, has brought back a familiar face—Belinda Lindsey.
09 Feb 2025
HamasThai hostages freed, Thai presence in Israel explored
Five Thai nationals, who were held hostage by Hamas for more than a year, have returned to Bangkok.
27 Jan 2025
South KoreaDuck remains, feathers found in ill-fated Jeju Air jet engines
A preliminary investigation into the fatal crash of a Jeju Air plane in South Korea has revealed the presence of bird remains in both engines.
26 Jan 2025
BangkokThailand offers free public transport to combat air pollution
In a bid to tackle rising air pollution, Thailand has launched a week-long free public transport campaign in its capital city, Bangkok.
23 Jan 2025
BangkokNearly 200 Bangkok schools close due to air pollution
Nearly 200 schools in Bangkok, Thailand, were forced to shut down on Thursday amid severe air pollution.
17 Jan 2025
WorldWorld leaders also receive scam calls; Thailand PM latest target
Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra recently disclosed that she nearly fell prey to a phone scam.
08 Jan 2025
ChinaThailand bans plastic waste imports to curb toxic pollution
Thailand has passed a law prohibiting the import of plastic waste, starting January 2025. The move comes as a response to increasing concerns over toxic pollution.
03 Jan 2025
Goa'Hotels..roads full': Goa CM bashes influencers over low tourism claims
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has rubbished claims by social media influencers that tourists are avoiding Goa during the festive season.
01 Jan 2025
Beijing'450km in 1hr': China unveils world's fastest high-speed train prototype
China has unveiled a prototype of its next-generation high-speed train, the CR450, which will become the world's fastest.
01 Jan 2025
BoeingSouth Korea investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box
South Korean investigators have managed to extract data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday.
17 Dec 2024
IranExplained: Russia plans visa-free entry for Indians from 2025
Starting spring 2025, Russia will allow Indian tourists to visit the country visa-free.
17 Dec 2024
BLACKPINK'The White Lotus' S03: BLACKPINK's Lisa plays this interesting character
HBO has unveiled the first trailer for the third season of its Emmy-winning series, The White Lotus.
09 Dec 2024
Celebrity20-year-old Thai singer Chayada dies after a neck-twisting massage
In a tragic incident, 20-year-old Thai folk singer Chayada Prao-hom died on Sunday after developing complications from neck massages at a parlor in Udon Thani.
09 Dec 2024
ChhattisgarhTrafficker who forced Indians into cybercrime arrested after 2,500km chase
Kamran Haider alias Zaidi has been arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell near Nampally Railway Station in Hyderabad.
27 Nov 2024
ItalyWhy son of Malaysia's third-richest man has renounced $5bn fortune
Ven Ajahn Siripanyo, the only male heir of Malaysian billionaire Ananda Krishnan, has opted for a life of monasticism instead of inheriting a fortune of over $5 billion.
21 Nov 2024
MurderWho's 'Am Cyanide,' Thailand's woman serial killer sentenced to death
Sararat Rangsiwuthaporn, also known as "Am Cyanide" by local media, has been sentenced to death by a Thai court for the premeditated murder of one of her alleged 15 victims.
19 Nov 2024
Air IndiaAir India passengers stranded in Phuket for 80 hours
Over 100 passengers on an Air India flight headed to New Delhi were stranded in Phuket, Thailand, for over 80 hours.
10 Nov 2024
Sonu SoodSonu Sood appointed brand ambassador and advisor for Thailand tourism
Acclaimed actor and philanthropist, Sonu Sood, has been appointed as the official brand ambassador and advisor for Thailand tourism.
10 Nov 2024
RajasthanThai tourist shot at in Udaipur hotel over money dispute
A Thai tourist was shot in Udaipur, Rajasthan after a monetary dispute with four men at a hotel.
07 Nov 2024
Central GovernmentGoa government responds after travelers thrash its tourism infrastructure
The Goa government has issued a statement after travelers criticized its tourism infrastructure in comparison to international destinations like Sri Lanka and Thailand.
04 Nov 2024
IndonesiaWho is 'Nutty,' fugitive YouTuber arrested in ₹450 crore scam
Thai YouTuber Natthamon Khongchak, popularly known as "Nutty," has been arrested in Indonesia after two years of dodging law enforcement.
23 Oct 2024
BRICSBRICS expands: Which countries joined, which want to
The informal grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—BRICS—has expanded its membership to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates.
25 Sep 2024
House of RepresentativesThailand legalizes same-sex marriage, law effective from 2025
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has officially signed a landmark marriage equality bill into law, granting same-sex couples the right to legally wed.
13 Sep 2024
Social MediaMeet Moo Deng, baby hippo creating buzz at Thai zoo
A two-month-old female pygmy hippopotamus named Moo Deng, meaning "bouncy pig," is causing a stir in Thailand.
29 Aug 2024
ColombiaSpanish actors' son found guilty of murder, gets life sentence
Daniel Sancho Bronchalo, a YouTube chef and son of renowned Spanish actors, was found guilty of premeditated murder by a Thai court on Thursday.
26 Aug 2024
SingaporeMumbai student tampers with passport to hide Thailand trip
A 25-year-old fashion merchandising student, SS Ghatol, was detained at Mumbai airport on Thursday while attempting to board a flight to Singapore.
22 Aug 2024
2024 Paris Olympics'It's not in her control': Taapsee Pannu defends Imane Khelif
Bollywood actor Taapsee Pannu has voiced her support for Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif, who is currently embroiled in a gender eligibility controversy.
16 Aug 2024
WorldThai billionaire's daughter, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, becomes country's youngest PM
Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the 37-year-old daughter of billionaire former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been approved as Thailand's next prime minister.
14 Aug 2024
BangkokThai PM Srettha Thavisin removed from office in shock ruling
A court in Thailand has removed Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin from office over an ethical violation.
01 Aug 2024
AppleWhy Apple's new video sparked backlash in Thailand
Apple's latest promotional video, part of its "Apple at Work - The Underdogs" series, has ignited controversy in Thailand.
25 Jul 2024
Bobby DeolBobby Deol joins Jr NTR's 'Devara Part 1' as antagonist
Bollywood actor Bobby Deol is set to join the cast of Jr NTR's forthcoming film, Devara Part 1, in a villainous role.
17 Jul 2024
BangkokSix tourists found dead in Bangkok luxury hotel, poisoning suspected
Six people, including two Vietnamese Americans and four Vietnamese nationals, were found dead in a luxury hotel room in downtown Bangkok on Tuesday.
11 Jul 2024
LifestyleRecipe-o'-clock: Make Thai mango sticky rice dessert at home
Thai mango sticky rice, or khao niew mamuang, is a beloved Thai dessert.
30 Jun 2024
Social MediaInterpol issues Red Notice for Hwang Ha-na amid drug allegations
Interpol has issued a red notice for Korean actor Hwang Ha-na, the sole granddaughter of Namyang Dairy Products's founder and ex-fiancee of singer Park Yoochun.
