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River cruise bookings sink amid mourning
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 28/10/2025
» River cruise operators in Thailand are reporting a cancellation rate of 30 to 40% after the Vijit Chao Phraya illumination festival was postponed for the mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the late Queen Mother, while hotels are urging authorities to provide detailed guidelines to prevent people from cancelling their New Year celebrations.
Badly behaved Israelis to feel the wrath of Thai law
Published on 28/10/2025
» Thailand expects Israeli tourists to be better behaved in future following a meeting between Thai police and a top Israeli security official, amid growing discontent with visitors from the jewish state.
Chiang Mai festival's blackened floral art gets thumbs down
News, Panumate Tanraksa, Published on 28/10/2025
» Organisers of this year's Yi Peng Lantern Festival in Chiang Mai were accused of being crass after painting the previously colourful, floral-themed artworks black as a show of mourning for the late Queen Mother.
Ministry denies blanket ban on school activities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Education Ministry has denied claims it has imposed a blanket ban on all school activities during the national mourning period for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.
Tributes continue to pour in for late queen
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/10/2025
» World leaders and international organisations continue to express their condolences over the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, as government institutions and members of the public pay tribute to her enduring legacy of service and compassion.
Game, set, gone! Pornpawee walks away
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Thai sporting community was rocked after national badminton ace Pornpawee Chochuwong, currently ranked world No.6 and Thailand's top women's singles player, announced her withdrawal from the upcoming 2025 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games.
Trump returns to Asean with a bang
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 28/10/2025
» The Asean chair, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, said it all. Acknowledging US President Donald Trump's presence during the signing ceremony on Thailand-Cambodia relations on Sunday, he stated: "We, of course, admire your tenacity and courage because the world needs leaders who promote peace strongly."
ONE Championship to proceed with ONE Friday Fights 131 after passing of Queen Mother
Published on 27/10/2025
» ONE Championship has confirmed that this week’s ONE Friday Fights 131 event at Lumpinee Stadium will proceed as scheduled, despite Thailand entering a period of national mourning following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother.
Fifa flags at half-mast in tribute to Queen Sirikit
Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Fifa lowered the flags at its headquarters in Zurich to half-mast to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand.
Eight committees to organise royal funeral
Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Eight committees have been appointed to coordinate preparations for the royal funeral of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother.