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Toronto is about to get a big dose of Thai culture this September as Thai Festival Canada makes its debut in the city. This two-day celebration promises to be a full-on sensory experience with food, music, and performances transporting you straight to Thailand. The festival kicked off in Vancouver last year and saw a whopping 5,000 people attend; that was the organizers’ cue to bring it to Toronto next. So what can you expect? More than 40 food vendors serving authentic Thai bites — think classics like spicy papaya salads and grilled meats to sweet snacks you’d normally have to take a flight…
BANGKOK — Political parties in Thailand on Sunday registered their candidates for the next prime minister, marking the unofficial start of campaigning for the Feb. 8 general election.Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved Parliament earlier this month to call early polls, after the main opposition party prepared to seek a no-confidence vote over constitutional change. Calling a new election allows Anutin and his Bhumjaithai Party to build up their numbers in the House of Representatives to gain a more secure grip on government.Voters will simultaneously cast ballots in a referendum asking whether they want a new constitution, a move promoted by…
Relations between Thailand and Cambodia have been strained since military clashes broke out along the two neighbours’ borderCAMBODIA on Dec 10 has announced the immediate withdrawal of its entire delegation from the ongoing SEA Games in Thailand, local media reported, with the National Olympic Committee of Cambodia (NOCC) citing serious safety concerns and urgent pleas from athletes’ families for their return.The 137-member Cambodian sports delegation, that had been registered to participate in 12 sports, did not specify the nature of the safety concerns but its withdrawal comes amid concerns over escalating tensions at the border with Thailand.“Due to serious concerns…
Thailand’s army has accused Cambodia of breaching a newly-signed ceasefire deal reached after weeks of deadly clashes that forced nearly one million people from their homes.In a statement, the Thai army said than more than 250 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) were detected flying from the Cambodian side on Sunday night.The ceasefire took effect at noon local time (05:00 GMT) on Saturday. Both sides agreed to freeze the front lines where they are now, ban reinforcements and allow civilians living in border areas to return as soon as possible.It had been seen as a breakthrough, which came after days of talks…
Air travel across Thailand is nearing pre-pandemic levels ahead of the 2026 New Year holiday, with authorities adding special flights and discounted seats to accommodate rising passenger numbers and ease holiday travel. PATTAYA, Thailand – 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. As of Dec. 21, about 479,979 passengers had passed through Thai airports, including roughly 208,040 domestic travelers and 271,939 international passengers,…
By Anant Chandak BENGALURU (Reuters) – Growth in Thailand’s economy was likely subdued in the quarter through March despite solid tourist arrivals, hampered by weak exports and domestic demand, a Reuters poll of economists found. High household debt and borrowing costs hurt private consumption and customs-based exports fell in March for the first time since July 2023, dragging growth amid a slowdown in key trading partner China. Even though around 12 million tourists arrived in the quarter, putting the country on track to exceed its 40 million target for 2024, it was not enough to offset a decline in other…
Editor’s Note: This CNN Travel series is, or was, sponsored by the country it highlights. CNN retains full editorial control over subject matter, reporting and frequency of the articles and videos within the sponsorship, in compliance with our policy. On the surface, Thailand’s annual Songkran festival appears to be just one great big water fight. Every April, people young and old take to the streets all over the country, armed with plastic guns and water buckets, and engage in hours-long battles from morning till dusk. And while that’s certainly the most famous aspect of the celebrations, Songkran is filled with unique…
Thailand’s military has launched a new offensive against Cambodia to “reclaim sovereign territory”, spurning mediation efforts including that of United States President Donald Trump.Violence between the two Southeast Asian nations continued on Sunday, a day after Phnom Penh announced that it was shutting all of its crossings with Thailand, its northern neighbour.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe conflict stems from a long-running dispute over the colonial-era demarcation of their 800km (500-mile) shared border. Fighting has left at least 25 soldiers and civilians dead, and displaced over half a million people on both sides.The newspaper Matichon Online quoted a…
It was a year defined by war with Cambodia, but also the unravelling of cyber scams around Thailand’s borders, the rise and demise of political dynasties and another period of musical chairs in the prime minister’s office.There was also national mourning with the death of Queen Mother Sirikit, a towering figure over recent Thai history, and the omnipresence of Lalisa Manobal – or Lisa of South Korean girl group Blackpink – who rapped, acted, gyrated and produced content that seized the internet.This was Thailand’s year:Anutin Charnvirakul performs a traditional greeting to thank lawmakers after being elected as prime minister during…
SEALs release video from inside cave rescue Thailand’s Navy SEALs released the video on Wednesday and it’s the first look inside the Thailand cave during the daring rescue.