Thailand

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged Thailand to strengthen its law enforcement and monitoring system for vaping or electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes), warning that the country could face a severe mass tragic addiction in the future if it fails to do so. Dr Jos Vandelaer, the WHO representative to Thailand, made the remarks on Monday at a forum hosted by …

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York announced on Wednesday that it will return 14 artworks to Cambodia and Thailand that were looted from ancient temples and smuggled out of the countries. The artworks include two stone statues of Hindu gods, Shiva and Skanda, that were part of a pair of twin guardians that flanked the entrance to a …

A Chinese social media influencer has sparked a backlash after posting a video of herself throwing money at Thai locals during a trip to Bangkok. The video, which was uploaded to TikTok on December 12, shows the influencer, who goes by the name of Xiao Qian, walking around a busy street market and tossing banknotes at vendors and pedestrians. She …

Somluck Kamsing, who made history by winning Thailand’s first Olympic gold medal in boxing at the 1996 Atlanta Games, has been accused of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old girl, according to police. The girl filed a complaint against Somluck on Sunday night, claiming that he had molested her at his home in Bangkok after inviting her to watch a movie with …

The K-pop boy group NCT 127, known for their experimental hip hop-based music and charismatic performances, has been accused of taking over the dance floor at a club in Thailand last weekend. According to eyewitnesses, the group arrived at the club around midnight and immediately attracted the attention of the crowd. They reportedly danced with several girls and even invited …

Two senior officials from Thailand’s anti-corruption agency have been dismissed from their posts after an investigation revealed that they had amassed huge amounts of wealth in their bank accounts. The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) announced on Monday that its deputy secretary-general, Prayad Puangchampa, and its director of foreign affairs, Piset Nakapan, had been found guilty of being “unusually wealthy” and …

A new report by a climate-risk analysing company has revealed that Thailand is among the top 10 countries in the world with the most hospitals at risk from climate change. The report, issued by Cross Dependency Initiative (XDI), assessed the risks to hospitals from flooding, coastal inundation, extreme wind, forest fire, cyclone and greenhouse gas emission. The report showed that …

Miss Universe Philippines 2023 Michelle Dee has finally spoken up about her closeness with Miss Universe Thailand Anntonia Porsild, which sparked rumors of a romantic relationship between the two beauty queens. In an interview with ABS-CBN News on Wednesday, Dee said that she and Porsild are just good friends who bonded over their shared interests and humor during the Miss …

In a significant twist following the October 7 upheaval, Hamas, the formidable force governing the Gaza Strip, has liberated 17 Thai nationals, part of the extensive hostage group seized during the attack on Israel. This pivotal release stands as a cornerstone in a broader ceasefire pact, unfolding as a promising stride toward diffusing tensions in the region. The Thai hostages, …

In a surprising twist of diplomacy, a group of Thai Muslims engaging directly with Hamas is being hailed as the unsung hero in expediting the release of Thai hostages during a temporary truce in Gaza. Led by Lerpong Syed, president of the Thai-Iran Alumni Association, the group embarked on parallel talks with Hamas representatives in Tehran, advocating for the release …