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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…
So you can’t traipse around Bangkok for your fave street food or retail therapy, but you could have a taste of it on World Dream’s Thai-themed trips, Amazing Thailand, set to sail from Mar 31 to May 28.What’s a ‘trip’ to Thailand without food and massages? Not only is there a Thai street market hawking regional faves from the North and South of Thailand happening onboard, but you’ll also be able to indulge in much-kneaded massages with tropical Thai products at the spa.Fancy burning off some calories after feasting all day and night? Basic muay thai training sessions and sepak…
If you have plans to escape winter in Canada and head to sunnier destinations such as the Philippines, Thailand, or Indonesia, make sure to stay up to date on the latest travel advice. The Government of Canada publishes regular updates for popular travel destinations like the Philippines, Thailand, and Indonesia. These advisories aren’t meant to discourage you from travelling to these countries; rather, they’re meant to provide Canadians with the latest information they need to ensure their safety abroad. The government monitors events in these countries and provides updates online. And if you’re travelling internationally, make sure to sign up…
SINGAPORE, Nov. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — XTransfer, World’s Leading B2B Cross-Border Trade Payment Platform and Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), Thailand’s first indigenous bank, announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. The collaboration will focus on delivering efficient, secure, and cost-effective foreign exchange (FX) services in Thailand for enterprises engaging in international trade. Bill Deng, Founder and CEO of XTransfer (Left) and Rungsi Vongkitbuncha, Executive Vice President, Head of Large Corporates and International Business Function of SCB (Right), signed a MoU at Singapore FinTech Festival 2025. Under the MoU, XTransfer and SCB will work together…
BANGKOK, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Live Nation will take over operations of Impact Arena, one of Thailand’s most celebrated live entertainment venues, as it commits to upgrade the space and improve the concert experience for fans and artists. Working alongside Impact’s founding developer, Bangkok Land, Live Nation will introduce modern production infrastructure and enhanced hospitality. Upgrades include improved food and beverage options, premium seating experiences, and refreshed wayfinding, ticketing, and concessions. The venue will also feature curated design touches, from sophisticated exterior lighting to streamlined backstage amenities. These improvements will not only enhance the fan experience but also enable faster…
The dominant figures in Thailand’s general election will be, left to right, People’s Party leader Nattaphong Ruengpanyawut, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and jailed former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Source photos by Yuki Kohara, Ken Kobayashi and Suzu Takahashi) MARWAAN MACAN-MARKARDecember 13, 2025 14:19 JSTBANGKOK — As Thai political parties hit the campaign trail for the country’s newly called general election, an unprecedented reality awaits them: The polls that have to take place by early February are being held against the backdrop of a military conflict.