US Boosts Alliance with the Philippines with $500 million Funding
Philippines (AP) — Washington’s top diplomat and defense chief announced $500 million in military funding Tuesday to boost Philippine defenses and progress on a proposed military intelligence-sharing pact
5,000 Rescued from Flooding in North Korea, State Media Says
ore than 5,000 people isolated by flooding in northwestern North Korea were rescued by airlift and other evacuation work after heavy summer rains
Phuket Police Help Russian Tourist Retrieve Her Items from Monkey Thief
Two Phuket Provincial Police officers came to the aid of a Russian female tourist who was attacked by a monkey that snatched her bag
Russian Tourist Nabbed in Phuket for Fake US Dollars Claims ‘Dad Gave Me’
A Russian woman was arrested by Kamala police in Phuket for using counterfeit U.S. dollars. She claimed she was unaware the bills were counterfeit
DSI to Probe Massive ID Card Scam Against Migrant Workers in Chiang Mai
Migrant workers have complained to Thai officials in Chiang Mai province that they were deceived by a fake law office, losing tens of thousands of baht for processing "zero-head cards".
Taiwanese Man Arrested in Thailand’s Crackdown on Call Center Scams
Officials combating scammers, or call center gangs, are currently investigating and expanding their operation against scammers who evade detection, following the arrest of a Taiwanese man
Southeast Asia Top Diplomats Condemn Myanmar Violence, Urge Peaceful Means To Settle Sea Disputes
Southeast Asian top diplomats on Saturday condemned violence in Myanmar's ongoing civil war and urged for “practical” means to defuse rising tensions
30 Dogs Need Care After Owner Dies Alone in Bangkok Home
A retired man living alone with over 30 dogs passed away, leaving his dogs hungry for several days and in poor health in unsanitary conditions.
Thailand Thanks UNESCO for Adding ‘Phu Phrabat’ to World Heritage List
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin delivered a keynote address via a teleconference on July 27, 2024 at the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee
Thailand’s Economic Forecast Ups to 2.7%, But Uneven Recovery Persists
The Thai economy is expected to grow 2.7% in 2024, according to increased government estimates; tourism and exports lead the rise, without the digital wallet scheme.
