Thailand’s Pichaya Soontornyanakij, widely known as Chef Pam, was this year named the best female chef in the world by a panel of more than 1,000 gastronomists assembled by 50 Best, a food and drink …
Thailand positions itself as a leading MICE destination with new support programme
Thailand’s MICE market is set for growth as the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) Thailand Power Up campaign offers new support and incentives …
Health tourism in Thailand surges, boosting wellness & spa sector towards global recognition
BANGKOK: According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in 2025, Thailand’s health tourism sector comprises 92,813 operators, generating an estimated THB 670 billion (US$20.65 billion) in revenue.
Australian says he was improperly arrested in Thailand over his criticism of Malaysia
An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia’s government claims he is a victim of transnational repression, in which Southeast Asia countries …
EnCo Leads Real Estate Outlook Towards Sustainable Cities
Energy Complex Company Limited (Enco) organised the seminar “Thailand’s Real Estate Outlook 2026” to deliver in-depth insights and expert perspectives on the future of Thailand’s property sector. The …
British man, 23, faces drug charges in Thailand
Police in Thailand say they have arrested a 23-year-old British man for alleged drug smuggling. George Wilson from Buckinghamshire was found with 9.1kg (20lb) of crystal meth in a Bangkok hotel room, …
Thailand appeals court upholds royal defamation jail sentence for lawmaker
An appeals court in Thailand has upheld a two-year prison sentence for a lawmaker from the progressive People’s Party for defaming the monarchy in a speech she made four years ago …
Foreign Minister outlines Thailand’s global and regional diplomacy, urges Cambodia’s sincerity in border cooperation
BANGKOK: Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow (pic) on Wednesday (Oct 1) delivered a briefing to 99 diplomats from 67 countries and five international organisations following his assumption …
Massive sinkhole swallows part of a Bangkok road, forcing evacuations in Thailand’s capital
A huge sinkhole, likely caused by underground construction in Bangkok, Thailand, swallowed part of a road and took at least one vehicle – and almost a police station – with it.
Visuals from Myanmar falsely linked to Cambodia-Thailand border conflict
Cambodia and Thailand engaged in five days of deadly fighting in July and tensions remain high two months later, but images and clips shared online alongside claims it shows “Cambodian troops …