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Charu Asopa and ex-husband Rajeev Sen head to Thailand with daughter Ziana; netizens react
Charu Asopa and Rajeev Sen, who divorced in 2023, have sparked reconciliation rumors after celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi together with their daughter, Ziana, in Bikaner. The former couple is now vacationing in Thailand, sharing glimpses of their...

‘Junket?’: Manila youth leaders questioned over Thailand trip
Questions regarding the purpose and agenda of an international trip involving Sanggunian Kabataan (SK) leaders from Manila were raised online, after a councilor reportedly shared photos of the event. On Sunday, September 7, a Reddit user posted...
Harimau Muda Must Stay Confident Against Thailand - Nafuzi
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- National Under-23 (U-23) head coach Nafuzi Zain hopes his players can maintain a high level of confidence when they face Thailand in their final Group F match of the 2026 AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers in Pathum...
Thailand's Thaksin Shinawatra returns from overseas ahead of court verdict
By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's influential former premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrived back in Thailand on Monday, his political party said, a day before a Supreme Court verdict that could potentially...

Ex-PM Thaksin returns to Thailand before court ruling
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has arrived in Bangkok after his surprise departure to Dubai, a day before a court ruling that could open the influential former leader up to imprisonment.
Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Bangkok on Monday after his surprise departure to Dubai, a day before a court ruling that could open him up to imprisonment. Thaksin could be seen walking out of the...

Thai upcycling exhibition from Monday
The Thai embassy in Doha, in collaboration with Qatar Museums (QM), is set to open a week-long exhibition, titled “Thailand’s Innovative Upcycling for Everyday Life” at M7 Gallery Monday. The exhibition, which runs until September 14, aims to...

Thailand responds to surge in Chinese imports
Bangkok (VNA) – Imports from China into Thailand have risen sharply, prompting the Ministry of Commerce of the Southeast Asian nation to closely monitor high-risk sectors such as automobiles and consumer goods in a bid to curb trade diversion. The...

Paetongtarn confirms Thaksin returning to Thailand on Monday
PUBLISHED : 8 Sep 2025 at 13:38 Pheu Thai Party leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra said on Monday her father Thaksin was definitely returning to Thailand later in the day. Ms Paetongtarn was speaking at party headquarters. She said Thaksin would...

Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment
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Phuket to host Thailand's International Boat Show in 2026
The Thailand International Boat Show 2026 will return for its fourth edition from January 15 to 18 at the Phuket Yacht Haven Marina. The four-day event will showcase superyachts, luxury experiences, and innovations aimed at boosting yacht tourism...

Ex-PM Thaksin returns to Thailand before court ruling

Former PM Thaksin returns to Thailand ahead of court ruling that could lead to imprisonment
Anutin’s Leadership Crucial In Steering Thailand’s Democratic Progress - PM Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his Thai counterpart Anutin Charnvirakul’s leadership will be crucial as Thailand moves into the next stage of its democratic journey. Anwar, in congratulating Anutin...

Miss Myanmar MJ Pan Aung competes in Miss International Queen 2025 in Thailand
This photo features Miss International Queen 2025 contestant MJ Pan Aung at the airport. Miss Myanmar MJ Pan Aung said she is competing in the Miss International Queen 2025 pageant in Thailand. The Miss International Queen 2025 competition is...

Tapway Partners with three Thai firms to expand vision AI presence
Tapway Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia’s developer of Vision AI software, today announced the appointment of Advantech Co., Ltd., Appomax Co., Ltd., and S I Media Co., Ltd., as its official channel partners in Thailand. This announcement builds on Tapway’s...

Instability hurts refugees' hopes
Thailand's political situation has remained tense since the violent clashes that erupted along the Thai-Cambodian border, which fueled a wave of right-wing nationalism and boosted the military's popularity. This was followed by the Constitutional...

PM congratulates Thai counterpart on appointment as Prime Minister
Doha: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs H E Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani sent a cable of congratulations to H E Anutin Charnvirakul on his appointment as Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, wishing him...

‘I went to one of Thailand’s most photographed islands and would never visit again'
Like many twenty-somethings, I set off on a backpacking trip around Thailand, not necessarily with the cliché hopes of 'finding myself' but definitely with the intention of seeing some of the world's most heavenly beaches across its tropical...

Company in Finland exploited dozens of Thai workers, court says
A district court in Finland has sentenced Vernu Vasunta, CEO of berry company Kiantama, to three and a half years in prison for aggravated human trafficking involving dozens of Thai workers. Website dailyfinland.fi said Vernu's associate, Thai...