CARAT 2025 Kicks Off with US, Canadian, Thai Naval Exercise
Naval forces from the United States, Thailand, and Canada launched their 31st annual Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Thailand exercise Monday with an opening ceremony in Sattahip
Australian Tourist Found Dead After Massage Session on Koh Samui
An Australian man died at a Thai massage parlor on Koh Samui in the early hours of Monday morning after staff heard him snoring while sleeping following his massage.
Thailand Proposes Aggressive Trade Rebalancing to Avoid Trump Tariffs
Thailand is proposing an aggressive trade rebalancing plan to cut its $46 billion trade surplus with the United States by 70% within five years, as Bangkok makes a final push to avoid punitive 36% tariffs threatened by the Trump administration before a July 9 deadline.
Two Foreign Tourist Fall Incidents in Pattaya-Phuket
Two separate incidents involving foreign tourists falling from heights occurred within close proximity of each other, with one fatality in Pattaya and one serious injury in Phuket.
Pressure from Trump for Trade Deals Before Wednesday Deadline
The Trump administration is stepping up pressure on trading partners to quickly make new deals before a Wednesday deadline, with plans for the United States to start sending letters Monday warning countries that higher tariffs could kick in Aug. 1.
Fitness and Muay Thai Sectors Boom, Market Hits $3.37 Billion
Sales of health-related products and services are increasing. This offers opportunities for entrepreneurs who want to capitalise on this trend, especially in the fitness sector,
Pattaya Hotel Denies Scammer Links After Chinese Man’s Fatal Fall
A hotel in North Pattaya where a Chinese man fell to his death from the 6th floor is defending itself against suspicions after fellow Chinese nationals quickly packed up their belongings and computer equipment following the incident
Authorities Investigate Two Major Cases Involving Thai-Cambodian Nationals
Thai authorities have launched investigations into two major criminal cases this week, both involving Cambodian nationals, amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.
AirAsia to Make Flying Cheaper Between Southeast Asia and Europe, US
AirAsia will in the foreseeable future be flying from Southeast Asia to Europe and the US as the world’s first low-cost airline announced the purchase of narrow-body network planes with a landmark agreement for 70 A321XLRs.
Pattaya Police Probe Fatal Fall as Chinese Group Flees Hotel
Police have found suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of a Chinese man, approximately 20 years old, who fell from the 6th floor of a 7-story hotel in North Pattaya, on Friday afternoon.
