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'The Thai Interpreter' movie and the reality of Thai immigrants in US

Although LAAM: The Thai Interpreter (2026) takes us through the eyes of a Thai state interpreter struggling to find her footing in a career marked by injustice and suffering in the United States, it is also a rare portrayal of the bitter reality facing Thai immigrants who dream of a…

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military

SEOUL — North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile over the Sea of Japan on Thursday, Seoul's military said, with the launch coming after Pyongyang lambasted Japan's military build-up in the Pacific.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Songkhla officer accused of sexual exploitation surrenders

The police officer in Songkhla province accused of forcing women to record pornographic content, with some allegedly coerced to avoid criminal charges, surrendered at Thung Lung police station on Wednesday night.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

B100,000 bounty on robbers of Chiang Rai gold shop

Police have offered a cash reward of 100,000 baht for clues leading to the arrest of two armed robbers, believed to be Lao nationals, who made off with about 13 million baht worth of gold ornaments from a shop in Chiang Rai and fled across the Mekong River into Laos.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Body of popular Thai YouTuber Hlun Solo returns home

The body of the popular Thai travel YouTuber Hlun Solo was returned to Thailand early Thursday morning, as his family prepared to seek an autopsy to find the cause of his death in Georgia last month.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Applying for a retirement visa in Thailand

For decades, Thailand has ranked among the world’s most attractive retirement destinations. A warm climate, relatively affordable cost of living, an established healthcare system and vibrant expatriate communities continue to draw retirees looking to spend their later years basking in the tropical sunshine.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

New movies out this week: Aug 6-12

Six new releases that hit cinemas in Thailand this week.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Thailand to adopt checked baggage opening without owners present

Authorities in Thailand will be able to open air travellers’ checked baggage for security reasons without an owner’s consent starting on Oct 16, but the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has affirmed that checks will follow strict guidelines.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Myanmar leader in Thailand on legitimacy quest

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing received a red-carpet treatment as he began an official visit to Thailand on Thursday, part of efforts by Bangkok to push for re-engagement between its war-torn neighbour and Asean.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6

Woman sexually assaulted while sleeping on Dubai-Bangkok flight

A Thai woman has described waking up to find a fellow passenger touching her inappropriately during an overnight flight from Dubai to Bangkok, next to her four-year-old daughter.

Bangkok Post · Aug 6