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Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing is making his first visit to Thailand as civilian president, attempting to rehabilitate his image and restore Myanmar's standing within Asean after a military coup that sparked a devastating civil war.
Thai authorities rescued a critically ill male elephant calf from a riverbank in Kanchanaburi after it became separated from its herd. The two-week-old calf is suffering from severe dehydration, mouth ulcers, and multiple injuries.
Thailand will commence tender proceedings in December for eight construction contracts on the second phase of its ambitious Thai-Chinese high-speed railway, connecting Nakhon Ratchasima to Nong Khai across 357 kilometres.
Thai authorities have arrested two men suspected in the disappearance of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova, 22, and Roman Nazimova, 17, who went missing in Chonburi. The suspects have allegedly admitted to killing both victims.
Three Thai women were detained in Kota Bharu during a coordinated enforcement operation after authorities discovered they were engaging in sympathy-selling tactics outside ATMs rather than conducting legitimate business.
Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow held bilateral discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Antonio Rubio during the Asean Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila, focusing on deepening security ties, economic cooperation, and regional challenges.
Thailand's Airport Rail Link between Bangkok's Phaya Thai and Suvarnabhumi stations returned to normal operations Wednesday night after a track fault disrupted services throughout the day. Engineers resolved the issue by late evening.
Thailand's Cabinet has greenlit 843.26 million Baht in emergency funding to restore irrigation infrastructure across five southern provinces devastated by 2025 monsoon flooding, with projects expected to enhance regional resilience.
As Cambodia's Hun Manet and Thailand's Anutin Charnvirakul both visit Beijing, fresh speculation has emerged that China could mediate their countries' disputed border tensions, though no formal mediation has been offered or requested.
Thailand's authorities announced the suspension of approximately 6,000 civil servants implicated in a widespread examination fraud scheme, marking an intensifying investigation that has already resulted in three arrests.
Former Thai premiers Thaksin, Yingluck, and Paetongtarn Shinawatra convened with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to explore investment prospects and long-term economic development strategies.
Thai police have launched a manhunt for a woman known as 'RoseRose' accused of orchestrating an international heroin-smuggling operation that used elephant-print bags and recruited airline staff as couriers to Australia.
Authorities at Phuket International Airport arrested two women—one Thai, one Filipino—after discovering more than 32kg of cannabis concealed in their luggage on the same day.
Thai police have arrested a man alleged to be a key intermediary in a heroin smuggling operation targeting Australia. The case reveals a sophisticated network involving multiple operatives, encrypted communications, and international courier routes.
Thai authorities have arrested a hospital records officer and district official suspected of operating a birth-registration racket that facilitated Thai nationality for children of Chinese nationals using fraudulent Thai fathers.
A matriarch from Thailand's prominent beer-manufacturing family has formally withdrawn a lawsuit against her son after he levelled sexual abuse allegations against his brother, marking a significant turn in a private family dispute.
Thai authorities arrested a 30-year-old Russian man at Phuket International Airport after discovering 17.6 kilograms of cannabis hidden in his luggage. The suspect allegedly attempted to smuggle the drugs out of Thailand without customs clearance.
Thai narcotics officials are investigating a major transnational drug network after a flight attendant was apprehended carrying 900 grammes of heroin at Melbourne Airport. The probe suggests links to Golden Triangle syndicates exploiting airline staff through online scams.
A tragic accident in northeastern Thailand claimed 10 monks' lives when an 11-year-old boy drove a truck into a religious procession. Ten others remain hospitalized, two critically.
Thai police arrested a 21-year-old British woman in Pattaya after her 34-year-old boyfriend died at their luxury rental home. The woman is accused of stabbing him during an incident where she was allegedly under the influence.
The murder of a 17-year-old girl in Pattaya has reignited scrutiny of Thailand's most infamous seaside resort. Authorities pursue image rehabilitation through sports and culture, yet sex work remains economically central to the city.
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will visit Malaysia on July 9 and 10 to meet Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, with discussions expected to focus on cross-border security challenges and expanding bilateral economic ties.
Thai police have arrested a husband-and-wife couple in Loei province as part of a widening investigation into an international drug smuggling network. The inquiry stems from a Thai Airways flight attendant's detention in Melbourne over heroin found in her luggage.
Australian authorities have charged a French woman with importing a border-controlled drug after she allegedly arrived at Perth Airport from Thailand with 50g of butanediol concealed in a body wash container.
The Bhirombhakdi family, owners of Thailand's Singha beer brand, has reaffirmed its opposition to domestic violence while distancing two family branches from an internal agreement involving Sunit Scott. Scott has resigned from all business roles pending legal proceedings.
Thai narcotics officials confirm approximately 900g of heroin was concealed within the fabric of only two bags among 12 inside a parcel linked to a Thai airline crew member arrested by Australian authorities. The case reveals sophisticated smuggling methods.
A Bangkok criminal court has handed a seven-and-a-half-year prison sentence to a Thai woman for human trafficking, after she coerced her 12-year-old daughter into sexual services at a Tokyo massage parlor.
The family of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose remains were discovered in a suitcase in Pattaya has expressed profound devastation following her death. An Australian man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the incident.