Thailand school shooting: eight killed including suspected attacker, police say Teenager killed his grandparents before opening fire at school near Bangkok, where more than 30 were wounded The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Central Retail to acquire MaxValu Thailand Central Retail Corporation Plc (CRC) has agreed to acquire AEON (Thailand) Co Ltd, the operator of 30 MaxValu supermarkets in Thailand, in a move aimed at strengthening its food retail business and expanding the footprint of its Tops supermarket chain. Bangkok Post · Aug 7
UN experts raise alarm over China's extradition bid for exiled journalist in Thailand UN experts express concern over Bai Zhaodong's detention in Thailand. They warn his extradition to China risks persecution and torture violations. Thai authorities are urged to uphold non-refoulement principles for asylum seekers. New Thai deportation regulations may increase risks for refugees and defenders. Robust human rights safeguards are essential for… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Teen Gunman Kills Eight, Then Himself, in Rampage at Bangkok-Area School A 14-year-old allegedly killed his grandparents at home, then opened fire at his Bangkok-area school, leaving eight dead before taking his own life. Latin Times · Aug 7
British mother who smuggled £512,000 of Thai cannabis posted about ‘grass’ before arrest Amy Jayne Durban, 45, was arrested at Heathrow Airport on 6 July The Independent UK · Aug 7
Terrified Thai school students take cover in classroom during shooting Students in Thailand took cover in a classroom as a pupil opened fire at a school outside Bangkok on Friday (August 7), eyewitness footage shows. The Independent UK · Aug 7
Thailand shooting: Boy, 14, kills his own grandparents and schoolteachers IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 7
Thailand school shooting: teen suspect killed at least seven people and injured more than 30, officials say – as it happened Suspect appeared to have planned deadly attack, Thailand’s PM says as he vows to introduce new gun laws The Guardian - UK · Aug 7
Wellness to the power of four in Thailand: I left with a better understanding of myself On a lush river island in Bangkok, RAKxa delivers a healing quartet of Western and traditional medicines Evening Standard · Aug 7
Student gunman kills at least 7 people in home, school shooting outside Bangkok A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and then taking his own life, according to authorities. The 14-year-old also appeared to have killed his two grandparents at the family home earlier in the morning. Thailand has one of the highest… France 24 · Aug 7
Chinese activist held in Bangkok finds Canada refuge HONG KONG — Chinese activist Zhang Xinyan has arrived in Canada after months living in fear of deportation at a Bangkok detention centre, and supporters say others like her remain under threat in Thailand. Bangkok Post · Aug 7
Watch: Scared Thailand school students duck under desks as gunshots ring out; 8 dead At least eight people were killed on Friday after a student opened fire at a school in Thailand before turning the gun on himself, a national police official said. The Times of India · Aug 7
Thailand school shooting: Student opens fire; 7 dead At least seven people, including a teacher, were killed and 15 others injured after a student opened fire at a school north of Bangkok on Friday. The Times of India · Aug 7
Thai teen kills 8 in rampage at home and school before shooting himself A 14-year-old Thai student fatally shot his grandparents before attacking a school. He killed at least six people and himself at Debsirin Nonthaburi School. Fifteen individuals sustained injuries during the tragic incident which unfolded on Friday. This marks Thailand's worst mass killing since 2022. Gun violence remains a persistent concern… The Economic Times · Aug 7
Bangkok Post · Aug 7 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 SAT chief says U23s, spikers can deliver Thailand's U23 football team will make a run into the later stages of the 20th Asian Games while the women's volleyball players will bring home a medal.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Tiger attack sparks safety review The tragic death of a forest ranger at the jaws of a tiger has prompted grief and difficult questions. Was this an isolated incident, or a warning sign of a growing overlap between humans and Thailand's recovering tiger population? This explainer explores the latest findings, the behaviour of wild tigers…
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Hudson targets perfect finish Thailand head coach Anthony Hudson believes having his players rested and fully fit after a tough away game against the Philippines will be crucial as the War Elephants prepare to take on Myanmar in the final Group B match of the Asean Hyundai Cup on Saturday.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Roojai reveals plans to diversify for 2030 Online insurer Roojai has unveiled an ambitious growth strategy for 2030, betting on artificial intelligence (AI), new health insurance products and regional expansion to strengthen its position in Thailand's increasingly competitive insurance market.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 CIMBT calls for sustainable data centre investment CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) has urged policymakers to prioritise sustainable investment in data centre projects to maximise the long-term benefits for the Thai economy.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Myanmar targets growth in trade Thailand and Myanmar have pledged to deepen economic cooperation, reopen key trade routes and accelerate investment as both countries seek to raise bilateral trade to US$12 billion (397 billion baht).
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 MoUs boost Myanmar ties Thailand and Myanmar signed three memoranda of understanding (MoUs) on Thursday aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in labour, transboundary water quality management and space technology.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Thailand to ramp up creative cities drive Thailand aims to secure Unesco Creative Cities Network (UCCN) recognition for two new destinations every two years as part of a national strategy to have at least 35 Thai cities designated by 2037, according to the Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (Dasta).
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Pioneeringa new epoch Chef Weerawat "Num" Triyasenawat has finally put down roots in Bangkok and now helms Sra Bua at Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok, as the fine dining restaurant turns a new leaf.
Bangkok Post · Aug 6 Use data, not drama The Anutin Charnvirakul government's anger over UN rapporteur Tom Andrews' report on the human rights situation in Cambodia comes as no surprise.