María Corina Machado of Venezuela Wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The former opposition presidential candidate in Venezuela was lauded for being a “key, unifying figure in a political opposition
Powerful Earthquake off Southern Philippines Kills 2 People, Causes Damages
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake Friday morning off the southern Philippines killed at least two people, damaged a hospital and schools, knocked out power and prompted evacuations of coastal areas nearby
Central Phahonyothin Aims to Create Bangkok’s New Business Hub
Central Pattana (CPN) has unveiled The Central Phahonyothin, a 21-billion-baht ($642 million) mega-project designed to transform the Ladprao–Phahonyothin area into "The Next CBD" of Bangkok
Myanmar Acknowledges Attacking Festival, Accuses Resistance Forces of Using Human Shields
Myanmar’s military government on Thursday acknowledged attacking a religious festival held on the grounds of a school in central Myanmar, which witnesses said killed about two dozen people, including children
American Sparks Hour-Long Drama After Jumping from Pattaya Ferry
A 40-year-old American man caused panic among passengers on a ferry bound for Tawaen Beach, Koh Laan, after jumping into the sea and repeatedly refusing rescue attempts on Thursday morning.
German Man Rescued After Falling Into 20-Meter Well in Chonburi
A 63-year-old German man was pulled to safety after falling into a deep well and treading water for 40 minutes while cutting grass on his property
Thai Supreme Court Cuts Philip Morris Fine by 85% in Tax Evasion Case
In a dramatic reversal, the Supreme Court has slashed Philip Morris Thailand Limited's tax evasion fine by 85%, reducing it from 130 million baht ($3.9 million) to just 20 million baht ($613,250)
Israel and Hamas to Free Hostages and Prisoners After Agreeing to First Phase of...
Israel and Hamas agreed to pause fighting in Gaza to free the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, accepting elements of a plan put forward by the Trump administration
British Motorcyclist Dies After Being Hit by Three Cars in Chiang Mai
A British motorcyclist died instantly after losing control of his big bike and being struck by three vehicles in the Juvenile Court underpass on Chiang Mai-Lampang Road
Pattaya Police Free Woman from Chinese Gang’s Hotel Captivity
Police freed a 20-year-old woman from a luxury Jomtien hotel on October 8, 2025, after she was kidnapped by a Chinese criminal gang posing as job recruiters.
