Thai Banks Anticipate 9% Earnings Decline in Q2 Amid Rising Credit Costs

Thailand’s banking sector is bracing for a challenging second quarter in 2025, with expectations of a 9% year-on-year drop in earnings driven by rising credit costs and diminished pre-provisioning operating profits. According to UOB Kay Hian...

Thailand Braces For Political Turmoil As Cambodia Border Dispute Escalates

Home Asia Thailand Braces For Political Turmoil As Cambodia Border Dispute Escalates Tensions between Thailand and Cambodia remain high as both Southeast Asian neighbours implement tit-for-tat measures, fueling nationalist sentiment and disrupting...

Thailand sweeps Alas Pilipinas in AVC Nations Cup

MANILA – Thailand displayed their might with a 25-21, 25-20, 25-18 victory over Alas Pilipinas national men’s volleyball team in the 2025 AVC Volleyball Men’s Nations Cup over the weekend at the Isa Bin Rashid Hall in Isa Town, Bahrain. The...

Thai authorities seize more than two tons of crystal methamphetamine worth over US$90.8mil

BANGKOK (AP): Over two metric tons of crystal methamphetamine has been seized from a tourist boat near a pier in Eastern Thailand before it was smuggled out of the country, local authorities said Monday. Eight men were arrested Saturday in Rayong...

Thai Military Closes all Border Checkpoints With Cambodia Amid Border Tensions

Breaking: Senior officials in Banteay Meanchey province confirmed on Monday night that the Thai military has ordered the closure of all border crossings with Cambodia. Van Daran, Poipet International Checkpoint chief, told CamboJA News at 9 p.m...

Thai military shuts Thai-Cambodian border, allows only humanitarian crossings

The 2nd Army Region has issued a similar order to tighten border control measures at key crossings in response to ongoing Cambodian military incursions and cross-border criminal activity. The directive, released on Monday, targets the permanent...

Thailand Busts Major Drug Ring with 2.4-Ton Crystal Meth at Sea

BANGKOK — Thai authorities have intercepted nearly 2.4 tons of crystal methamphetamine with an estimated international street value exceeding $91 million USD during a maritime smuggling operation in the Gulf of Thailand. Prime Minister Paetongtarn...

Thailand announces new border restrictions as tensions with Cambodia soar

Thai army halts most border traffic to Cambodia

BANGKOK: Thailand's army closed border crossings with Cambodia in six provinces on Monday (Jun 23) to all vehicles and foot passengers except students and people seeking medical treatment, as a territorial row between the neighbours rages. A...

Thailand steps up border controls with Cambodia to combat transnational crime: PM

BANGKOK, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Monday that Thailand will tighten its border controls with neighboring Cambodia to combat transnational crime. Speaking after a high-level meeting at the...

Thailand's PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra reshuffles cabinet amid political crisis over leaked phone call

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra began a cabinet reshuffle on Monday as a political and judicial crisis sparked by a leaked phone call threatens to sink her government. The 38-year-old daughter of controversial former PM Thaksin...

Thailand targets Cambodian scam centres as border dispute rages

Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said Bangkok will restrict border crossings to Cambodia across seven provinces, and halt exports of goods including fuel.PHOTO: REUTERS BANGKOK – Thailand announced a raft of security and trade measures...

Vaughan Mills Thai take-out counter charged for public health violation

Thai Island, a quick-service take-out establishment at Vaughan Mills Mall, was served a ticket during a June 19 re-inspection A quick-service take-out food stand at Vaughan Mills Mall was charged with a violation during a June 19 public health...

Where to Stay, Eat, and Play Like a White Lotus VIP in Thailand

Follow in the footsteps of Season 3’s cast with this insider guide to Thailand’s most luxurious hotels, restaurants, filming locations, and cultural experiences—from Phuket to Koh Samui to Bangkok. White Lotus characters Chelsea (Aimee Lou Wood),...

Survey in Thailand Shows Decreased Opposition to Casinos

According to a recent survey by the Thailand National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA), fewer Thais are opposing the idea of casino resorts in the country, despite the majority still being against. Public Resistance to Casinos...

China’s CPPCC chief, Thailand’s National Assembly leader discuss bilateral ties

(MENAFN) China’s top political advisor, Wang Huning, held talks on Sunday in Beijing with Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, the President of Thailand’s National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives, to discuss ways to deepen cooperation...

Breaking: Alaska LNG gains momentum with strategic Thai partnership deal inked

The Alaska LNG project marked a major milestone today as Glenfarne Alaska LNG, LLC announced a strategic partnership with Thailand’s PTT Public Company Limited, reinforcing the project’s growing global appeal and accelerating its path toward a...

Vietnam hosts Asian Muay Thai Championship for first time

Co-organized by the Sports Authority of Vietnam under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and the provincial People’s Committee, the championship runs from June 21 to 26. The opening ceremony was attended by leaders of the Sports...

Leicester City’s future shrouded in doubt with Thai owners facing total business collapse

LEICESTER’S future has been left shrouded in uncertainty as their Thai owners face a total business collapse. Foxes chairman Aiyawatt “Top” Srivaddhanaprabha left his role as chief executive of duty free giant King Power with the company staring...

Holders Thailand among seven set for LPGA International Crown

Defending champion Thailand and past winners United States and South Korea were among seven teams named Monday as qualifiers for October's LPGA International Crown team event. Australia, Japan, China and Sweden also booked a place in the October...