Thailand Seeks to Tap Japanese Banana Market Amid Rice Price Concerns
Falling rice prices have led to protests by farmers and hurt the government's popularity, especially that of Commerce Minister Pichai Naripthaphan, who encouraged farmers to grow Cavendish bananas instead.
Gene Hackman Died of Heart Disease, His Wife Died of Hantavirus About 1 week...
Actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease a full week after his wife died from hantavirus in their New Mexico hillside home, likely unaware that she was dead because he was in the advanced stages of Alzheimer
Trump Wrote to Iran’s Leader About Nuclear Program and Expects Results ‘Very Soon’
President Donald Trump sent a letter to Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, seeking a new deal with Tehran to restrain its rapidly advancing nuclear program and replace the agreement he withdrew America
China’s FM Blasts the US over Tariffs at His Annual Meeting with Journalists
Along with fulminating against the United States, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi reasserted China’s South China Sea claims, blasted Japan for its past aggression and covered a wide range of other issues
Foreign Tourist Found Dead on Kata Beach in Phuket Identified
Police investigators have identified a foreign female tourist found dead under a large beach umbrella on Kata Beach in Phuket on Wednesday afternoon as Mrs. Karen
Thailand Cracks Down on Illegal Daily Rental Condo Businesses
Administrative officials have inspected condominium units in Bangkok's Pratunam area that were illegally offering "daily" rentals through popular applications.
Tourist Police Arrest Illegal South Korean Tour Guide in Pattaya
Tourist Police have apprehended a South Korean national for illegally working as a tour guide in central Pattaya. The suspect was caught while conducting unauthorized
Fake ID Chinese Ring Used Thai Corrupt Cops to Extort Millions
In a major operation dubbed "CIB Game On," Thai authorities have arrested a Chinese-Myanmar couple running a sophisticated fake ID scheme that doubled as an extortion racket targeting Chinese nationals in Thailand.
Singha Extends Partnership with MotoGP Until 2026
Singha Corporation strengthens its Global Sports Partnership strategy, extending its collaboration with MotoGP for the 13th year. MotoGP is the world's most-watched motorcycle racing programme
South Korean Fighter Jet Accidentally Drops Bombs, Injuring 8 People
A South Korean fighter jet accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during training on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said.
