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BANGKOK: Thailand is gearing up for a general election Feb 8, which could usher in the fourth prime minister in three years. The snap vote is expected to produce a coalition government, heightening the risk of continued political instability.Political upheaval has become the norm over the last two decades. A series of short-lived administrations have been ousted by the military or courts in a drama dominated by power struggle between the populist billionaire Thaksin Shinawatra and the military-royalist establishment.That uncertainty has been a drag on the economy, with growth forecasts repeatedly downgraded, the baht near the highest in almost five…
Instead of the typical oval running track, this stadium in Songkhla province, Thailand, sports a rectangular circuit with 90-degree corners.The bizarre shape raised brows online after the Padang Besar municipality shared a Facebook photo album recently of the border town’s mayor inspecting the new facility.Social media users were puzzled over how runners could navigate the sharp bends safely, with several flagging the issue of whether procedures had been followed in constructing the complex which cost 30 million baht (S$1.2 million), according to Bangkok Post.Following the backlash, local authorities reportedly explained that the track was not built with competitions in mind…
A Cambodian military personnel gestures from a BM-21 Grad multiple rocket launcher, around 40 km (24 miles) from the disputed Ta Moan Thom temple, after Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery on Friday as their worst fighting in more than a decade stretched for a second day, in Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, July 25, 2025. REUTERS/Soveit Yarn BANGKOK: Thailand’s army said Cambodian forces violated a 10-day-old truce on Tuesday, bombarding a border province with mortars that wounded one soldier. “Cambodia has violated the ceasefire” on Tuesday morning, the Thai army said in a statement, accusing Cambodian forces of firing mortar…
By ERIN DEBORAH WAKS, TRAVEL WRITER Published: 07:29 EST, 7 January 2026 | Updated: 07:29 EST, 7 January 2026 A tourist fell to his death at a well-known waterfall in Thailand while reportedly taking photos with his girlfriend.Alexis Vergos, 22 and from France, was visiting Na Muang Waterfall 2 on the island of Koh Samui when he slipped on wet rocks on January 5.His girlfriend, named as Ms Roman, also fell but caught a branch, saving her life. She contacted the emergency services and descended to the bottom of the waterfall.Rescue volunteers used equipment to scale the waterfall, partaking in…
Wed Jan 7, 2026 03:02 PM Last update on: Wed Jan 7, 2026 03:05 PM The Japan News Wed Jan 7, 2026 03:02 PM Last update on: Wed Jan 7, 2026 03:05 PM Chinese automaker BYD’s sports sedan BYD SEAL is displayed during the press day of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on October 25, 2023. Photo: AFP/File “> Chinese automaker BYD’s sports sedan BYD SEAL is displayed during the press day of the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo on October 25, 2023. Photo: AFP/File Japanese automakers are losing market share in Southeast Asia as Chinese rivals…
Tomorrowland officially announces its Thailand debut, with Pattaya set to host the world-famous music festival at Wisdom Valley in December 2026, marking a new chapter in global event tourism. PATTAYA, Thailand — The long wait is finally over as Tomorrowland, the world-renowned electronic dance music festival, officially announces Thailand as its next destination, with Tomorrowland Thailand 2026 set to take place in Pattaya from 11–13 December 2026 at Wisdom Valley, Chonburi. For the first time, Thailand will host the full Tomorrowland experience, bringing together spectacular stage designs, cutting-edge production, immersive storytelling, and world-class DJs that have made the festival a…
BANGKOK — A planned high-speed rail project connecting a trio of Thai airports faces an uncertain future as political conditions remain in flux.
The 2026 AFC U23 Asian Cup is shaping up to be more than just a youth tournament. Beneath the scores and lineups, a quiet rivalry simmers between U23 Vietnam and U23 Thailand-a contest not for a single trophy, but for long-term football dominance in Southeast Asia. U23 Thailand’s mission to ‘heal’ U23 Thailand aims for a quarterfinal spot after a year of painful losses. Photo: Changsuek U23 Thailand enters the tournament burdened by a string of symbolic defeats that defined their past year. At the start of 2025, they fell to Vietnam in the ASEAN Cup. By year’s end, their…
Tomorrowland has announced plans to hold its first ever festival in Thailand. The event dubbed Tomorrowland Thailand will take place on from December 11-13 at Wisdom Valley in Chonburi. “Hosting Tomorrowland in Thailand marks an important milestone in our ambition to position the country as a leader in global tourism and creative experiences”, TAT, an official festival partner along with the Thai government, said in a press statement via DJ Mag. “We look forward to welcoming people from all over the world to discover the beauty, culture, and hospitality of Thailand.” The festival site covers 237 acres and will house…
A five-day global phenomenon uniting world-class and Thai artists with eco-friendly fireworks-captivating millions and redefining Bangkok as a premier New Year countdown destination. BANGKOK, THAILAND / ACCESS Newswire / January 2, 2026 / ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the banks of Thailand’s legendary Chao Phraya River, once again captured the world’s attention with “Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026”, a five-day world-class New Year celebration held from 27-31 December 2025 at River Park, ICONSIAM. Presented under the theme “A GLOBAL PHENOMENAL CELEBRATION AT THE ICON UNRIVALED,” the event united forces across public and private sectors to deliver an extraordinary global countdown experience.…