Locomotive Crashes into Tourist Train at Kanchanaburi Station
Eighteen tourists, including both Thai and foreign nationals, were injured on Saturday after a shunting operation went wrong at Wang Yen Railway Station in Kanchanaburi Province.
Norwegian Man Arrested After Attempted Tuk-Tuk and Bicycle Hijackings in Bangkok
A Norwegian man was arrested after allegedly trying to hijack a tuk-tuk and later assaulting a woman to steal her bicycle in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, police said Saturday.
Survivors Plead for Urgent Aid After Floods and Landslides Killed Over 1,500 in Asia
Emergency crews raced against time on Friday after last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people. Relief operations were underway, but the scale of need overwhelmed the capabilities of rescuers.
New Google Thailand Chief Sees Strong Growth in Digital Economy
Rafael Scislowski, who took over as Google Thailand's country manager two months ago, said the nation's digital economy is positioned for continued expansion despite broader economic headwinds.
Mexico Freezes Miss Universe Co-Owner’s Bank Accounts During Organized Crime Investigation
Mexico’s anti-money laundering office has frozen the bank accounts of the Mexican co-owner of Miss Universe as part of an investigation into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking, an official said Friday.
World Cup Draw: Argentina and Messi to Open World Cup Against Algeria
Argentina and Lionel Messi will play Algeria to open its World Cup title defense as part of a group that also includes Austria.
Myanmar Shelling Injures Two Civilians on Thai Border
Heavy fighting between the Myanmar military and anti-regime resistance forces spilled across the border into Thailand on Friday, when an artillery round landed in a village
Thai Labor Ministry Steps In as Daikin Lockout Hits 1,500 Workers
Thailand’s Labor Ministry said Thursday it will step in to mediate a labor dispute between Daikin Industries (Thailand) Co., Ltd. and a company labor union after 11 negotiation rounds failed
Putin and Modi to Discuss Russia-India Trade and Defense Ties Amid US Pressure
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday at an annual summit aimed at strengthening bilateral ties on the second day of his state visit.
Remains of Last Thai Hostage in Gaza Have Been Returned
Thai officials on Thursday said remains handed over to Israel by militants in Gaza have been identified as belonging to the last Thai hostage taken during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack that launched the war.
