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BANGKOK: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has warned that the severe flooding in southern Thailand, particularly in Hatyai, Songkhla, is already dragging down tourism demand, with expectations that Malaysian tourists will cancel all travel plans to the south this week.Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand Thapanee Kiatphaibool said that throughout the past weekend, around 15 Malaysian operators contacted TAT to inquire about the worsening flood situation in southern Thailand, especially in Hat Yai district.These include tour companies, travel agencies and free independent traveller groups.TAT now anticipates that Malaysian tourists will cancel all trips to southern destinations this week…
BANGKOK (AP) — Thaksin Shinawatra, the billionaire former prime minister of Thailand, remains one of the country’s most influential and controversial figures nearly two decades after being ousted in a 2006 military coup. His political journey, marked by unprecedented popularity, a dramatic fall from power, years in self-imposed exile and a high-profile return, continues to shape Thailand’s political landscape. Thaksin’s dramatic path took another turn Tuesday when the Supreme Court ruled that he must serve a one-year prison term for previous convictions on graft and abuse of power charges, after investigating whether officials had mishandled his return to Thailand in…
A Thai woman believed to be dead was found alive inside her coffin moments before cremation at Wat Rat Prakhong Tham Temple. Video shared by the temple shows staff opening the coffin after hearing a …
As Gallery’s Night wraps up, the Night at the Museum Festival takes the party to museums from the capital to the provinces. This year, more than 50 spots nationwide join the fun in throughout December. Venues include Museum Siam, the National Museum of Royal Barges, Silpakorn University Art Gallery, Museum Pire, Phaya Thai Palace, Chulalongkorn University Museum of Natural History, Siam Serpentarium and loads more. Each spot has special after-hours tours, night markets, live music and stargazing sessions in the dark. In Bangkok, most venues kick off from December 19 onwards, though a few start earlier on December 5-7, like…
Miss Grand International Public Company Limited (MGI PCL), the license holder of the Miss Universe Thailand franchise and the host organization of the 74th Miss Universe, has canceled the “Top 10 Special Dinner & Talk Show with Queen Victoria and Mr. Nawat” event. Miss Universe Thailand announced on Thursday the cancellation of the dinner and talk show following the Miss Universe Organization’s (MUO) previous statement regarding the event.”[Our] sponsors have expressed concerns, discomfort, and pressure that have led them to suspend their support for this particular event. Consequently, we are unable to proceed with the activity as planned,” the statement read. The…
Breadcrumb Trail LinksCelebrityWorldAuthor of the article:Associated PressJintamas SaksornchaiPublished Jan 08, 2025 • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.In this image provided by the Royal Thai Police, Chinese actor Wang Xing, right, talks with Thai police officers in Mae Sot district, in Thai-Myanmar border, Tak province Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025. (The Royal Thai Police via AP) THE ASSOCIATED PRESSArticle contentReviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page.BANGKOK (AP) — A Chinese…
BamBam’s name comes from the character Bamm-Bamm Rubble in the animated series The Flintstones, a baby with superhuman strength. “I’m the third of four siblings,” he explains. “I’m not sure, but maybe my mom named me that hoping her third son would be strong. In Thailand, it’s actually a pretty common name. It’s used more often for girls than boys, though,” he laughs. Explore See latest videos, charts and news When BamBam left Bangkok for Seoul in 2010, he was just 14 years old. He began his trainee life at JYP Entertainment, the company that produced 2PM, home to Nichkhun…
The Malaysian entertainment scene mourns the death of an influential figure in the industry. Paul Wong (黄志明), the founder of Mega Star Arena at Sungei Wang Plaza, was killed in a car accident in Thailand on 22nd November 2025 (Saturday). He was 56 years old.Paul’s family announced the devastating news through his Facebook page. The obituary writes, “By the grace of God, we announce the passing of Mr Paul Wong Chee Meng, founder and chairman of MegaStar Arena Kuala Lumpur and Mega Group, a highly respected pioneer in Malaysia’s entertainment industry, who passed away in Thailand on 22nd November 2025…
Breadcrumb Trail LinksWorldWitnesses described seeing smoke and fire on the ceiling near the venue’s stage followed by the sound of explosions.Author of the article:Associated PressTassanee VejpongsaPublished Aug 05, 2022 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account.This handout photo taken and released on August 5, 2022 by the Sawang Rojanathammasathan Rescue Foundation shows rescue workers inside the Mountain B nightclub after a fire in Sattahip district in Thailand’s Chonburi province. Photo by HANDOUT/Sawang Rojanathammasathan Rescue /AFP via Getty ImagesArticle contentBANGKOK — Fourteen people were killed and dozens…