Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

INSANE: 28 - The Real Truth

Nigel Farage says his home was firebombed last year

It has also emerged that the Reform UK leader received a gift of around £5 million from a Thailand-based crypto investor to bolster his safety.

Evening Standard

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

A lone finger-length fish was a disappointing start to 75-year-old Sukjai Yana’s day. He recast his net from the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, slowly drifting towards the confluence of the Mekong and Kok rivers in northern Thailand.

The Independent UK

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from rare earth mines in Myanmar is contaminating rivers that flow into Thailand, threatening the Mekong River and its basin's fisheries and farmland

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'Super El Nino' puts Thailand on alert

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has a plan to reduce the potential impact of a looming Super El Nino, warning that hotter temperatures and below-normal rainfall could threaten crops, water supplies and rural incomes this year.

Bangkok Post

German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent

Thailand’s foreign minister told The Washington Post the country is looking to Russia and China as the country grapples with an energy shock from the Iran war.

Fortune

Ex-director of elite Bangkok school jailed for 27 years over admissions bribes

The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake.

Bangkok Post

The reason Helena Bonham Carter quit The White Lotus? It might be the show’s endless behind-the-scenes drama

IN FOCUS: Days into filming the forthcoming fourth season, the British star has jumped ship. HBO says it’s no big deal, but it adds to the feeling that the blockbuster anthology series is plagued by chaos, writes Adam White

The Independent UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

India-NZ FTA: GJEPC targets 200% export growth to $50 million in 3 years

The pact offers zero-duty access, expected to boost exports from $16.61 million to nearly $50 million in three years. This agreement provides a competitive edge over China and Thailand, opening new avenues for Indian exporters in the Oceania region.

The Economic Times

After last year's fighting with Thailand, Cambodia readies new conscription law for men aged 18-25

Cambodia's Cabinet has approved a law requiring males aged 18 to 25 to serve two years in the military

The Independent UK

Chinese foreign minister and Thai prime minister agree to collaborate on fighting cyberscams

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul during a visit aimed at strengthening the countries’ strategic partnership and expanding cooperation

The Independent UK

Khao Manee: The Diamond-Eyed Cat of Thailand with Royal Roots

The unique beauty of a Khao Manee with two different colored eyes.

The Khao Manee, often called the “Diamond-Eyed Cat,” is one of the rarest and most captivating feline breeds in the world. Originating from Thailand, this elegant cat is admired for its pure white coat and striking, jewel-like eyes.…

Times Pets

Visa-free stay to be cut for 'quality boost'

Thailand is preparing to end the 60-day visa-free scheme to improve screening and support sustainable growth in the tourism sector, according to Tourism and Sports Minister Surasak Phancharoenworakul.

Bangkok Post

U.S. sailor en route to Strait of Hormuz sidelined by monkey attack

Officials say the attack is a reminder that military missions face unexpected troubles and disruptions.

Axios

The Iran war is pushing Southeast Asia to debate the once unthinkable: Whether ships will need to pay to transit the Strait of Malacca

Indonesia’s finance minister has floated the idea. Singapore and Malaysia are pushing back. Thailand sees an opportunity.

Fortune

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Bangkok Post

Summer storms warning from Thursday to Saturday

The Meteorological Department has issued a warning of summer storms affecting upper Thailand, anticipating thunderstorms and gusty winds from Thursday to Saturday.

inkl

Trial by Media: How Thailand’s AMLO Builds Cases in the Press Before the Courtroom

On December 3, 2025, the Thai government held a press conference to announce the results of a nationwide enforcement operation called “Uproot Cross-Border Scammers.” Officials presented the names and photographs of individuals they described as members of a transnational criminal network. The language was definitive. The visuals were designed for…

Times Pets

Rare And Unique Cat Breed You Probably Never Seen

Most people are familiar with common cat breeds that are seen in homes and on the streets. But beyond these familiar faces, there is a fascinating world of rare and unique cats that many people have never heard of. These cats are not just different in how they look. They…

Evening Standard

Jordan Wright inquest: Ex-Towie star 'was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’

Inquest hears Jordan Wright ‘was spending time in Thailand’ and ‘was discovered in a drainage ditch’

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

The Independent UK

The Only Way Is Essex star ‘was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’

Jordan Wright's body was repatriated to Essex, where a post-mortem examination was conducted at Basildon Hospital

Evening Standard

Towie star Jordan Wright ‘was found dead in drainage ditch in Thailand’

An inquest into the 33-year-old’s death has been opened and adjourned until a substantive hearing on September 14 this year.

The Times of India

10 richest families in Asia who turned simple businesses into billion-dollar companies

The wealthiest families in Asia keep on consolidating their power in 2026 by accumulating more money in the traditional fields and emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, semiconductors, and energy infrastructure. As per the latest ranking by Bloomberg, most of the family empires that have been around for some time…

Bored Panda

“World’s Largest Water Fight” Ends Up Claiming 191 Lives

The festival in Thailand, known as the “seven dangerous days,” saw the number of fatalities stand at nearly 200.

The Times of India

'World’s largest water fight': 191 killed in 3 days of Thailand’s Songkran festival

Thailand's Songkran festival, known for its water fights, has seen a tragic start with at least 191 road accident fatalities in the first three days. Speeding and drunk driving were the primary causes, despite government safety efforts. This surge highlights the ongoing road safety challenges during the "seven dangerous days"…

Bangkok Post

Thai private schools facing mass closures this year

Private schools in Thailand face a wave of closures this year, with up to 80 institutions expected to shut, reflecting mounting financial pressures across the sector.

Bangkok Post

Summer storms expected across Thailand

The Meteorological Department warns of summer storms in most parts of Thailand, including Greater Bangkok, from Thursday until next Monday.

1 … 27 28 29 30

People

Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn

Sihasak Phuangketkeow

28 stories

Vivian Balakrishnan

20 stories

Surasak Phancharoenworakul

12 stories

Tsai

10 stories

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

the Meteorological Department

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Artificial Intelligence

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.