Laos considers renaming Pakse after former president Khamtai Siphandone
Authorities in southern Laos are considering renaming Pakse, the main city of Champasak province, to Khamtai Siphandone City, in honour of the late former...
Barber shaves “too rich to handle” slogan into hair, sparking buzz
AYUTTHAYA — 27 March 2026, A barber shop in Ayutthaya has gone viral after carving the phrase “too rich to handle” into a customer’s...
US pauses immigrant visas for Thais, 74 other countries
BANGKOK — 27 Mach 2026, The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has announced that the U.S. Department of State has paused all immigrant visa issuances...
Thailand’s population shrinks down to 65.8 million
BANGKOK — 25 March 2026, Thailand’s population stood at 65,809,011 as of 31 December 2025, according to the Central Registration Office under the Department...
Monk in wig held for drink driving, with woman and gun
SURIN — 27 March 2026, Police arrested a man who admitted he is still an ordained monk after he was caught driving drunk while...
Cambodia suspends fines on road traffic violators amidst rising fuel prices
PHNOM PENH, March 26 (Xinhua) -- Cambodia on Thursday temporarily suspended fines on road traffic violators amidst rising fuel prices caused by the ongoing...
Officials rescue 3 fox cubs from ashes after wildfire
LAMPANG — 25 March 2026, Forestry officials rescued three fox cubs from a wildfire site in Chae Son National Park after flames scorched about...
Phuket police arrest two foreigners for bike stunts
PHUKET — 25 March 2026, Two foreign men have been arrested after performing dangerous wheelie stunts on big motorcycles on a public road in...
Activists urge police to end HIV ban on recruits
BANGKOK — HIV advocacy groups gathered outside the Royal Thai Police headquarters on Wednesday to demand the removal of a regulation that bars people...
Min Aung Hlaing’s family bought $3m Bangkok luxury home, report says
A rights group has alleged that the family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home in Bangkok worth about US$3...
