Model alleges brand cancelled shoot because of her gender identity
BANGKOK — 5 August 2026, A transgender model has spoken out after she said she was turned away from a fashion photoshoot moments before...
Royal approval strips three police officers of ranks and decorations
BANGKOK — 5 August 2026, the Royal Gazette published a Prime Minister’s Office announcement granting royal approval to strip three former police officers of...
Ancient cannon recovered from Bangkok Yai Canal
BANGKOK — 5 August 2026, Authorities have recovered a suspected ancient cannon that had been submerged in Bangkok Yai Canal in Bangkok's Thon Buri...
The second Ukrainian film festival celebrates culture amid the shadow of war
Ukrainian cinema took centre stage at Bangkok’s Art and Culture Centre on Monday, where chargé d’affaires Viktor Semenov linked Ukraine's cultural heritage to its...
Indonesia arrests Malaysia Airlines pilot for smuggling drugs into Jakarta
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Friday they have arrested a Malaysia Airlines pilot accused of smuggling of more than 26 kilograms (57 pounds) of...
Khon Kaen to declare disaster area after seven sinkholes
KHON KAEN — 5 August 2026, Authorities are preparing to declare a village in Khon Kaen a disaster area after seven sinkholes opened in...
Vietnam welcomes 13.9 million international visitors in first seven months of 2026
Vietnam welcomed an estimated 13.9 million international visitors during the first seven months of 2026, a 13.8% increase from the same period last year,...
Mechanic says he feared becoming another victim in 5-body murder case
CHONBURI — A motorcycle mechanic who became a key witness in the investigation into the alleged five-body murder case involving suspect "Pong" said he...
Bangkok asks public to stop food handouts on Ratchadamnoen to curb homeless gatherings
BANGKOK — Bangkok authorities have asked the public to stop distributing free food along Ratchadamnoen Klang Road, saying the practice has contributed to growing...
Thailand’s first moon mission to launch Thai-made payload
BANGKOK — Thailand is preparing for a historic step in space exploration, with a Thai-designed and developed scientific payload set to travel to the...
