21-gun salutes mark HM the Queen’s 48th birthday Thailand celebrated her Majesty the Queen's 48th birthday on Wednesday, marked by individual 21-gun royal salutes by the three armed services at noon. Bangkok Post · Jun 3
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station Tourists in Kanchanaburi seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park. Bangkok Post · Jun 3
Maritime row goes global Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has brushed aside concerns over Cambodia's move to notify the United Nations of its intention to pursue compulsory dispute settlement under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (Unclos) following Thailand's withdrawal from the 2001 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU 44). Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Em District hosts Love Pride 2026 To celebrate Pride Month in June, Em District is holding Love Pride 2026 featuring creative activities and spectacular installation art throughout the month to transform the entire Sukhumvit area into a Pride landmark in the heart of Bangkok. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Death Railway site drivers face B10,000 fines Parks chief says other legal action also possible after incident in Khao Laem National Park Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Mysterious ancient stone jars may have been used like family crypts, study finds Thousands of mysterious stone jars are scattered across northern Laos, and archaeologists now report that these may have been used for communal burial The Independent UK · Jun 2
Curriculum changes stress Thai language, history, civic duty The school curriculum in Thailand will be revised to focus more on the Thai language, civic education and Thai history, with increased mother-tongue support for Thai students in international schools as well. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Tourists face charges of damaging old Death Railway station KANCHANABURI - Tourists seen driving recklessly in an area where an old station on the notorious Death Railway was built face charges of damaging the environment of a historical national park. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Hanoi curbs kerb culture as city clamps down on pavement vendors HANOI (VIETNAM) - The pavements of Hanoi's wide boulevards and narrow lanes have long been clogged with bustling food stalls, weaving scooters and crowds of coffee and beer drinkers sitting on low plastic stools. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Jackie Chan and Trip.com Group Spotlight Guilin as Demand Grows for Experiential & Cultural Travel in China GUILIN, China, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- As global travellers increasingly seek slower, experience-led journeys, Guilin is emerging as one of China's standout destinations for nature, heritage and cultural immersion. International flight bookings to Guilin grew 75% year-on-year in Q1 2026, ranking Guilin among the fastest-growing cities in China among… AAP · Jun 2
OKJ launches steak-and-salad restaurant SET-listed Pluk Phak Praw Rak Mae Plc (OKJ), operator of Ohkajhu restaurants, has launched "Grill & Ground", a steak-and-salad restaurant concept, aiming to operate 15-20 stores within three years. Bangkok Post · Jun 2
Admire The International Fireworks Festival From Southeast Asia's First Nobu Residences DA NANG, Vietnam, June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The allure of the Danang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) once again affirms the city's status as a global destination. In this vibrant context, the debut of Southeast Asia's first Nobu Residences not only elevates the urban landscape but also grants its prestigious… AAP · Jun 1
Suspected WWII Bomb Explodes In Indonesia's Papua Region, Killing Five And Destroying Stilt Homes A suspected World War II shell explosion beneath a stilt house in Indonesia's Papua region has killed five people, injured nearly 20, and destroyed homes. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
New shuttle bus service halted after clash with songtaews The Mass Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) launched and quickly suspended a new, free shuttle bus service along the Purple Line route in Nonthaburi on Monday amid reports of a conflict with local songtaew operators. Bangkok Post · Jun 1
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Authorities' neglect keeps Bangkok transit unsafe The deadly train–bus collision near Makkasan station last month, which killed eight and injured about 30, is more than a singular tragedy. It exposes persistent failures in Thailand’s transport system that have long gone unaddressed.
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave Rescue workers in Laos are searching for an alternative way into a flooded cave where two people have been trapped for nearly two weeks
The Economic Times · Jun 1 Kerala schools reopen: New academic year begins with enthusiasm and global standards focus Schools across Kerala reopened on Monday, marking the start of a new academic year. Students returned after a summer break to brightly painted classrooms and welcoming ceremonies with renewed enthusiam. Over 42 lakh students, including three lakh new Class 1 entrants, attended. The state government announced plans for Centres of…
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Dance Your Style Thailand national champion is Tae-Brucelee After a series of high-stakes dance matches showcasing rhythm, improvisation, and raw athleticism, Chayanthorn Somphol aka Tae-Brucelee, a 31-year-old Locker from Chanthaburi, claimed the title at the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final Thailand on May 30, at the historic Hua Lamphong Railway Station.
Bangkok Post · Jun 1 Guru's daily horoscope for June 1 Welcome tothe debut of Guru By Bangkok Post 's daily horoscope! The day of the week you were born on can reveal a lot... Read on.
Bangkok Post · May 31 Holiday weekend revenue to top B258m Phuket's tourism industry is seeing a strong boost during the long Vesak holiday weekend, with projected revenue exceeding 258 million baht.
Bangkok Post · May 31 Govt accelerates airport upgrades The government is accelerating airport upgrades and expanding domestic and international routes to strengthen connectivity and support its ambition of becoming a regional aviation hub.
Bangkok Post · May 31 Dredged to death According to the international Ramsar Convention (1971), wetlands are areas of marsh, fen (grassy), peatland (a type of wetland) or water -- whether natural or artificial, permanent or temporary, with static or flowing, fresh, brackish, or salt water. They provide habitat for plants, animals and bird species that thrive in…
The Economic Times · May 31 Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma meets Jaishankar, discusses Act East Policy and regional trade opportunities Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar. They discussed enhancing the Act East Policy and Assam's trade and tourism ties with neighbours. Sarma also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. They explored positioning Assam as a key player in the nation's defence ecosystem. These meetings focused…
The Economic Times · May 31 Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfall Pilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan regions prompted the administration to suspend travel. Authorities are assessing weather and route conditions. Vehicles are stopped until routes are declared safe. Pilgrims are advised to wait patiently and follow…
AAP · May 31 Heavy rain to delay search for two missing in Laos cave Heavy rains are threatening to delay the search for two people missing in a flooded cave in Laos after the rescue of five other people.