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BANGKOK — Thailand will hold an early election on Feb. 8, the country’s election regulator said Monday, days after Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the country’s parliament. Anutin, who has been in office for only three months and is seeking another term, disbanded the legislature after the main opposition party prepared to call for a no-confidence vote over an issue of constitutional change.The election is likely to pit Anutin’s Bhumjaithai party, which runs on a conservative platform, against the progressive People’s Party that held the largest number of seats in the House of Representatives after the 2023 general elections. Another…
Moose Jaw’s own Cameron Billy has brought home gold after an impressive performance at the WBC Canadian Amateur Cruiserweight title at the World Cup tournament, held in Alberta on November 29. Representing Control Jiu Jitsu, Billy defeated Sean Newberry in a five-round bout to claim the championship title in one of North America’s premier Muay Thai events. “It feels good, man,” Billy said. “Hard work, so it’s good.” The road to victory wasn’t easy. Billy dedicated eight weeks to an intense fight camp, training rigorously before traveling to Alberta with his parents and coach, Alex Dally. “We got a hotel,…
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH – Thailand’s military said on Dec 15 that it has stopped fuel shipments passing through a border checkpoint with Laos because of fears they were being diverted to Cambodia, with which it is engaged in a fierce border conflict. The Thai and Cambodian militaries are clashing at multiple locations along their 817km land border, both sides said, with no signs of the fighting abating despite international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire, including calls by US President Donald Trump.A special meeting of South-east Asian foreign ministers – where top diplomats from both sides could have met – that was…
Passengers check in at Bangkok’s central bus station ahead of the New Year holiday, taking advantage of Bor Kor Sor’s travel discounts and safety services. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Transport Company Limited (Bor Kor Sor, BKS) has announced a New Year promotion allowing passengers to travel early and return later with a 20% discount, part of the Ministry of Transport’s “H.N.Y 2569 – Happiness of All” campaign. The initiative aims to make travel safer, more convenient, and more affordable during the peak holiday season.Under the promotion, passengers booking online through the BKS E-ticket website, Facebook, or Line can take advantage…
Softer factory output and tourist arrivals slowed Thailand’s economy more than expected in the third quarter, with more weakness projected at the end of this year and into next. (Nov 17): Softer factory output and tourist arrivals slowed Thailand’s economy more than expected in the third quarter, with more weakness projected at the end of this year and into next. Gross domestic product in the three months through September shrank 0.6% from the previous quarter, the National Economic and Social Development Council said Monday (Nov 17). That’s lower than expectations for a 0.3% contraction in a Bloomberg News survey. It’s…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand highlighted northeastern folk music, regional cuisine, and sustainable tourism at Wonderfruit 2025, reinforcing Thailand’s image as a global festival destination and champion of creative, responsible travel. PATTAYA, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) showcased the cultural charm of molam, a traditional folk music of northeastern Thailand, at Wonderfruit 2025, reinforcing Thailand’s position as a sustainable tourism and global event destination. TAT joined the celebration of Wonderfruit’s decade of creativity for the ninth consecutive year. The festival took place from December 11-15, 2025, at The Fields, Siam Country Club, in Pattaya, Chonburi Province. This…
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Renewed border fighting between Thailand and Cambodia showed no signs of abating Wednesday, with hundreds of thousands of displaced people in strained conditions as more flooded into temporary shelters.Associated Press reporters on the Thai side of the border heard outgoing fire.The fighting triggered by longstanding territorial disputes followed a skirmish Sunday that wounded two Thai soldiers and derailed a ceasefire pushed by U.S. President Donald Trump that ended five days of combat in July.Trump said he expects to speak by phone with the two leaders on Thursday, and expressed confidence that he would persuade the two…
Thailand took an important step forward towards accession to the OECD as Deputy Prime Mininster and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas submitted Thailand’s Initial Memorandum to OECD Deputy Secretary-General František Ružička in Bangkok. The Initial Memorandum is a preliminary self-assessment by Thailand of the alignment of its legislation, policies and practices with OECD standards. This submission launches the technical phase of the OECD accession process.In line with Thailand’s Accession Roadmap, adopted by the 38 Member countries of the OECD in July 2024, in-depth technical dialogue will now begin with 25 expert committees covering a wide range of policy issues including investment…
BANGKOK — The Philippine Embassy in Bangkok has assured the safety of all Filipino athletes competing in the ongoing 2025 Southeast Asian Games, despite armed clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces near the border.Philippine Ambassador to Thailand Millicent Cruz-Paredes said Thai authorities have put security measures in place to ensure the safety of all SEA Games delegations.“Ang mga atleta natin ay siguradong safe. Safe naman ang Bangkok. That’s why we continue to have these SEA Games. In-ensure ‘yan ng Thai authorities,” Cruz said in a chance interview with GMA Integrated News and Philippine Olympic Committee Media in Bangkok.Cruz said the…
Bangkok [Thailand]: The owners of the ill-fated Birch Club in Arpora, Goa—Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra—are currently being held at a detention centre in the Thai capital Bangkok after being moved from Phuket. The brothers had fled to Phuket on the morning following the December 6 fire at their club that claimed 25 lives. Deportation procedures for the Luthra brothers are underway, with the Goa Police in continuous coordination with central agencies. Thai police detained the brothers at a resort in Phuket on Thursday after India moved to suspend their passports, according to local media reports. Local police said the detention…