Myanmar villagers’ donation to Umphang Hospital wins hearts online
UMPHANG — A 14,000-baht donation from residents of Chukari village in Myanmar to Umphang Hospital has drawn an outpouring of praise from Thai social...
Cargo traffic to Myanmar halted at Mae Hong Son border crossing
MAE HONG SON — 22 May 2026, Security forces have tightened restrictions at the Huai Phueng border crossing, allowing pedestrian travel while suspending cargo...
Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court flees from Senate
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A Philippine senator wanted by the International Criminal Court for an alleged crime against humanity has fled from the Senate,...
Vietnam’s Phu Quoc is transforming into a major travel destination
PHÚ QUỐC, Vietnam — Once known mainly as a quiet fishing island off Vietnam’s southern coast, Phú Quốc has rapidly transformed into one of...
Thai PM says ASEAN can no longer remain reactive
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday urged ASEAN to strengthen unity, resilience and its global role amid rising geopolitical uncertainty and a changing...
More than 300 families evacuate in Philippines due to ashfall from volcano
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — More than 300 families have been evacuated after massive amounts of ash billowed from the Mayon volcano over the weekend...
Thai FM: Myanmar must address ASEAN concerns to rejoin bloc
NAY PYI TAW, MYANMAR — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow travelled to Nay Pyi Taw on Tuesday for an official visit...
Marcos thanks Thailand for helping 1,000 Filipino scam victims in a neighbouring country
Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. has congratulated Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on his return to office and invited him to attend the...
Thai actor Naphat opens up about playing Burmese Prince Mingyi Swa in The Last...
BANGKOK — Thai actor Naphat Siangsomboon has spoken about his experience portraying Mingyi Swa, the crown prince of Hongsawadi, in the major historical drama...
Thailand sends envoy to congratulate Myanmar president Min Aung Hlaing in Naypyidaw
NAYPYIDAW, MYANMAR — Thailand sent a special envoy to attend the inauguration of Myanmar's new president on Friday, as former military commander Min Aung...
