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Tough-talking right-winger elected Costa Rica president
AFP, Published on 02/02/2026
» SAN JOSÉ - Right-wing political scientist Laura Fernandez won Costa Rica's presidential election on Sunday by a landslide, after promising to crack down hard on rising violence linked to the cocaine trade.
Thailand bow out, China make history
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 16/01/2026
» Thailand's hopes of reaching the quarter‑finals of the AFC U23 Asian Cup ended in disappointment on Wednesday night as a goalless draw with China confirmed their elimination from Group D.
World Cup ticket requests top 500 million
Published on 15/01/2026
» The random selection draw phase for 2026 World Cup tickets has concluded, with more than half a billion requests submitted, Fifa announced on Wednesday.
Politics -- a year of turmoil and transition
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/12/2025
» The political situation in 2025 was marked by conflict between Thailand and Cambodia, escalating into armed clashes. Domestically, Thailand experienced two changes of government before parliament was dissolved in preparation for the Feb 8, 2026 election. It has been a turbulent political year throughout.
Tanker driver falls asleep, kills four
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/12/2025
» Four people were killed and two badly injured after the driver of a fuel tanker fell asleep at the wheel, hitting a roadside power pole before crashing into another vehicle in Nakhon Ratchasima on Thursday morning.
Tanker driver falls asleep, kills four in Korat
Published on 25/12/2025
» NAKHON RATCHASIMA – Four people were killed and two badly injured after the driver of a fuel tanker fell asleep at the wheel, hitting a roadside power pole before crashing into another vehicle on Thursday morning.
AIA Honours Healthiest School in Tak
Published on 19/12/2025
» Championing student well-being and environmental responsibility, AIA Thailand recently travelled to Tak Province to honour the national winning school in the third year of the AIA Healthiest Schools programme. Tessaban 1 Kittikachorn School, winner in the secondary school category, received prizes worth THB 350,000 for its achievements, alongside regional recognition in the Health & Sustainability category for an innovative project that transforms fallen leaves into bioproducts—reducing pollution while promoting environmental and health awareness within the local community.
ONE Championship: Mongolia’s President hails Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu after shock world title win – ‘A new chapter in sports history’
Published on 10/12/2025
» Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh has praised Enkh-Orgil Baatarkhuu after the 36-year-old completed one of the biggest upsets in ONE Championship history to capture the bantamweight MMA world title at ONE Fight Night 38 in Bangkok.
Nobel Peace Prize winner’s whereabouts a mystery
AFP, Published on 09/12/2025
» OSLO - Nobel officials delayed a press conference with Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado in Oslo Tuesday, but said they remained confident that Venezuela’s elusive opposition leader would collect her award in person on Wednesday.
Trump claims 'very big victory' as shutdown vote nears
AFP, Published on 12/11/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump declared victory on Tuesday as an effort to end the longest-ever US government shutdown headed to a final vote and rival Democrats tore themselves apart over the deal.