Thai Officers Probe Israeli Visitor Concerns on Koh Phangan
Thai authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that Israeli nationals are illegally operating businesses on Koh Phangan after local residents raised concerns about long-term foreign presence
Bangkok Police Seize Gold Bars Worth $82,625 in Scam Bust
Metropolitan Police have arrested four people and seized gold bars worth 2.7 million baht ($82,625) in a major operation targeting a cross-border scam network led by Chinese nationals.
Thousands of Palestinians Return to Their Homes as Gaza Ceasefire Takes Effect
Tens of thousands of Palestinians displaced by the war in Gaza started walking north Friday toward homes they were forced to flee — or what remains of them — after the Israeli military announced a ceasefire
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)
