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The Games’ organizing committee has confirmed that the queen will compete in the keelboat SSL47 event, scheduled from Dec. 15–18 in Pattaya, Chonburi Province, with the goal of securing a gold medal.Alongside host Thailand, teams from Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Myanmar will also take part.The SSL47 class uses a 47-foot (about 14-meter) keelboat that demands advanced technique, strength, precision, and seamless teamwork to handle varying wind and wave conditions.This is one of the newly added sailing events at this year’s SEA Games.Queen Suthida, 47, married King Maha Vajiralongkorn in 2019.She holds a degree in Communication Arts from Assumption University…

Cambodia has accused Thailand of launching “ruthless” air strikes near their disputed border, even as officials from both countries continue talks aimed at easing tensions and ending the latest round of violence.Cambodia has accused Thailand of carrying out “ruthless” aerial attacks, even as officials from both countries hold fresh talks aimed at easing their long-running border dispute.Cambodia’s defence ministry said Thai fighter jets dropped dozens of bombs near the northwestern village of Chouk Chey early on Friday, causing “extensive destruction to civilians’ homes, properties and public infrastructure”, according to the state-run news agency.Strikes reported amid ongoing negotiationsThe accusations come as…

BANGKOK: Thailand’s tourism industry is facing a challenging year in 2025, with several factors impacting growth, particularly a sharp decline in short-haul markets, including China and Asean.Market-specific data shows significant pressure on short-haul tourism. Chinese arrivals are projected to fall by 33 per cent, Hong Kong by 29 per cent, South Korea by 16 per cent, and Taiwan by 11 per cent.Among Asean countries, Vietnam is down by 33 per cent, Laos by 19 per cent, and Cambodia by 55 per cent. However, a few markets are showing growth, including the Philippines (+19.51 per cent), India (+16 per cent), and…

Vinij Visetsuwannaphum, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for Thailand’s Finance Ministry, briefs the media on the government’s medium-term monetary policy framework and inflation target. PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand’s Finance Ministry and the Bank of Thailand have reaffirmed their commitment to a medium-term monetary policy framework targeting headline inflation within a range of 1–3 percent, as part of coordinated efforts to support sustainable economic growth. Vinij Visetsuwannaphum, Director-General of the Fiscal Policy Office and spokesperson for the Finance Ministry, said the Cabinet has approved the medium-term monetary policy target and the target for 2026. The framework represents a…

For any party that wants to change Thailand, bitter experience has shown that winning an election and taking power are two entirely different things.Conservatives hold the keys to government in the kingdom, where politicians, tycoons and generals serving the apex power of the monarchy allow elections, but conjure up coups and other political manoeuvres to take down winners perceived as a threat to their power.But this time could be different, says Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, the leader of the pro-democracy reformist People’s Party.Natthaphong, better known by his nickname Teng, helms a movement which won the most seats at the general election three…

The crushing defeat at the Nonthaburi Arena on Friday night marks the first time in history that Thailand has participated in a SEA Games featuring all four football events without securing at least one gold medal.The men’s futsal tournament, played in a round-robin format, seemed destined for Thailand’s victory. Entering the final match, the hosts sat atop the table with a perfect nine points and a +10 goal difference, having defeated Malaysia, Myanmar and Vietnam. Indonesia, sitting second with 6 points after a loss to Vietnam, needed a miracle, a victory by a margin of more than three goals, to…

For Canadian looking to start 2026 with a winter getaway, Krabi, Thailand, is attracting travellers. Information provided to Yahoo Canada by Skyscanner revealed a 49 per cent month-over-month increase in January flight bookings to the capital of Thailand’s Krabi Province from Canadian airports.During the winter months, Canadians are frequently looking for warm-weather escapes, and Krabi has a lot to love for travellers looking for relaxation time or adventure. According to Skyscanner’s 2026 Travel Trends report, 74 per cent of Canadian travellers are considering or planning a “mountain-focused getaway,” and Krabi certainly fits that trend.Search for your next vacation on SkyscannerWhy…

Tourists relax along Pattaya Beach, where visitor numbers remain high but local businesses say spending has declined sharply as the strong baht erodes foreign purchasing power. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand – For decades, Thailand’s tourism economy thrived on a simple formula: affordable prices, strong foreign spending power, and constant turnover. Visitors arrived for a few weeks, spent freely on hotels, food, tours, bars, shops, and transport, then went home — replaced almost immediately by the next wave. Money flowed, jobs were created, and local businesses survived. That formula is breaking down. Across Pattaya and other tourist centers, the…

BANGKOK (Reuters): Thailand’s economy improved in September from the previous month due to a rebound in manufacturing, rising exports, and increasing foreign tourism receipts, but it was weaker over the entire July to September quarter, the central bank said on Friday.Domestic demand also slowed over the month, with both private consumption and investment showing declines, the Bank of Thailand said in a statement.Exports, a key driver of the economy, jumped 19.2% in September from a year earlier while imports increased 18.0%, the central bank said, leading to a trade surplus of $3.6 billion.The current account surplus THCURA=ECI was $1.9 billion…

By Ankur Banerjee SINGAPORE, July 27 (Reuters) – The worst performing Asian stock market just can’t catch a break, with foreign investment outflows totaling $3.58 billion since the start of the year, in the biggest retreat since 2020. More than two months after Thailand’s election, the country is yet to swear in a prime minister and with China’s anemic economic recovery casting a shadow on Southeast Asia’s second-largest economy, investors have been taking their money elsewhere. Thailand’s SET index has underperformed the broader market, sliding 9% so far this year, making it the worst performing stock market in Asia. The…