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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand next month

Myanmar ⁠junta ⁠chief turned president Min Aung Hlaing will make an official ‌visit to Thailand on Aug 6 and 7, Thai Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Wednesday, marking the latest attempt ⁠by the war-torn country's new administration to gain international legitimacy.

Bangkok Post

1.6 tonnes of cannabis bound for Netherlands seized

Thai customs officials have seized 1.6 tonnes of dried cannabis buds concealed among blankets and duvet covers in two export containers destined for the Netherlands at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri province.

Bangkok Post

Refugee management needs more work

Thailand has provided a safe haven to large numbers of refugees since World War II, offering refuge to people fleeing persecution or war across borders. However, until recently, it was hesitant to adopt more comprehensive refugee policies and practices.

Bangkok Post

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Vietnamese gang linked to Tokyo-bound ‘ice’ in tamarind paste

Thai police are tracking three Vietnamese drug trafficking suspects believed to be using Thailand as a base after a hired courier alerted police, leading to the discovery of crystal methamphetamine hidden in jars of tamarind paste intended for Tokyo.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok bar fire: What to know about the deadly blaze that killed 27 as Thailand’s PM visits the scene

Thai authorities are investigating a Bangkok bar fire that killed 27, the latest in a series of deadly nightclub fires worldwide

The Independent UK

Hyundai to export Thai BEVs to Australia

Hyundai Mobility Thailand, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Motor Group, has announced plans to export battery electric vehicles (BEVs) produced at its Thai manufacturing plant to Australia starting in the final quarter of 2026.

Bangkok Post

“It’s a transcendental collision between American prog rock and Thai folk charm, straight from rural Phetchabun”: How Khun Narin pioneered Thai sound system rock using former US military loudspeakers

The story of how a community band from rural Thailand reclaimed the relics of conflict to reinvent traditional folk music for a global audience

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Thailand in the 1950s planted millions of leucaena trees for fodder and reforestation, but scientists now say they have spread into natural forests, replacing native vegetation with dense single-species stands

Thailand's ambitious 1950s tree-planting initiative, aimed at restoring barren lands with the fast-growing Leucaena leucocephala, has backfired. Once hailed as a 'miracle tree' for its soil enrichment and fodder benefits, it has now become a serious ecological threat. The invasive species aggressively outcompetes native vegetation, forming dense monocultures that devastate…

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Bank of Thailand set to hold firm on its policy rate

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is widely expected to leave its benchmark policy rate unchanged at 1% at Wednesday's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, with research houses noting that subdued inflationary pressures and heightened external uncertainties warrant a steady stance.

Bangkok Post

About 30,000 scammers, 1,450 proxy firms busted

Thai police arrested about 30,000 scammers, including gang leaders, impounded about 24 billion baht of their assets and took legal action against 1,450 proxy companies over the past nine months.

Bangkok Post

Malaysia yet to receive answers from Thailand on shrimp dispute

Malaysia is still waiting for a response from Thailand on sanitary concerns as the two countries remain in dispute over seafood bans.

Bangkok Post

53 Huai Khwang businesses probed

Thai authorities are stepping up a crackdown on 53 firms suspected of using nominee arrangements in Huai Khwang district of Bangkok, amid concerns over Chinese-operated businesses and irregular financial transactions.

Bangkok Post

China must hear river warnings

As thousands of people take part in the Peace Walk for Rivers from May 31 to June 5, marching from Tha Ton Bridge in Chiang Mai to Mae Fah Luang Bridge in Chiang Rai to defend six transboundary rivers affected by unregulated mining in Myanmar, an unexpected statement appeared on…

Bangkok Post

Chinese student rescued from 'virtual kidnapping'

Thai police have rescued a 21-year-old Chinese student from a "virtual kidnapping" orchestrated by a transnational criminal network that attempted to extort 12.5 million baht from her family.

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Chinese-run illegal e-waste plant raided

Thai authorities have raided an unlicensed factory reportedly operated by Chinese nationals that was secretly sorting and processing electronic waste in the heart of Samut Sakhon province.

International Business Times UK

Thailand Scraps 60-Day Visa-Free Stays for Brits Amid Foreign Crime Crackdown

Thailand ends 60-day visa-free stays for British tourists amid crackdown on foreign crime, impacting travel plans and requiring new visa arrangements.

The Independent UK

Farage accounts ‘not consistent’ with claim he paid for £1.4 million house with I’m A Celeb fee

Political opponents of the Reform UK leader have called for ‘transparency’, accusing him of ‘dodging scrutiny’ over a £5 million from Thai-based billionaire Christopher Harborne

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Exclusive: Nigel Farage was given undisclosed £5m by crypto billionaire in 2024

Reform leader changed his mind about standing as MP after gift from Thai-based crypto tycoon Christopher Harborne

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The Independent UK

Oil prices soar again after two tankers struck off coast of Iraq

Oil prices have surged past $100 a barrel following suspected Iranian attacks on multiple fuel tankers in Iraqi waters. Iraqi oil ports have completely ceased operations, prompting other countries to move their vessels from the area as a precaution. Iran has claimed responsibility for hitting a Thai bulk carrier yesterday,…

Motorsport

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix

The 2026 MotoGP season kicked off in Thailand with KTM and Aprilia sharing the spoils and Ducati suffering an unusually difficult weekend

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Aldeguer to miss MotoGP Thai GP as Gresini names replacement

A training accident sustained in January forces Aldeguer out of the Thai MotoGP season opener

Motorsport

Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names replacement

A training accident sustained in January forces Aldeguer out of the Thai MotoGP season opener

The Independent UK

Airports across Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks after outbreak of deadly Nipah virus in India

Thailand, Nepal and Taiwan rush to detect and prevent spread of Nipah virus from travellers

Bangkok Post

Thais linked to Chinese scam gang arrested

Thai police have busted a mule account gang working for a Chinese-led scam network and are seeking an Interpol Red Notice to arrest a Malaysian suspect.

Bangkok Post

Thai airports tighten passenger screening, watch for foreign mercenaries

Thai airports have been ordered to strictly screen all Cambodians entering Thailand under the visa-free scheme and to also tighten checks against foreign mercenaries entering the country, amid the conflict at the border.

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