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Covid cases surge to 33k in Thailand, with 6k in Bangkok
Post Reporters, Published on 19/05/2025
» Covid-19 cases reported in Thailand spiked to 33,030 last week, with at least 6,000 cases in Bangkok, according to the Department of Disease Control.
Missing DJ’s body found with tied hands, gunshot wounds in temple
Piyarach Chongcharoen, Published on 18/05/2025
» KANCHANABURI: The body of a male DJ, 33, who had gone missing four days previously was found in a remote forest in Muang district in this western Thai province on Sunday, with tied hands and bullet wounds in a temple. Police suspect a romantic conflict.
Capital at risk in future quake
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of Bangkok experiencing another major earthquake similar to the one that occurred in Myanmar on March 28 remains very low, experts say the city may be significantly affected by quakes along two fault lines in the region, which have been dormant for quite some time.
Unique geography puts city at risk, says seismologist
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 15/05/2025
» While the likelihood of another earthquake hitting Thailand in the near future remains very low, many parts of the country — including Bangkok — are at high risk of experiencing tremors originating from nearby fault lines, a seismologist has warned.
22 Illegal migrants caught crossing Myanmar border in Kanchanaburi
Published on 12/05/2025
» KANCHANABURI, Thailand — Authorities apprehended 22 undocumented migrants in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province, on Sunday as they attempted to enter Thailand illegally from Myanmar.
Karen seizure of Myanmar base prompts refugee exodus
Online Reporters, Published on 10/05/2025
» Over 300 Myanmar nationals crossed the border into Tak province of Thailand early Saturday as fighting continued after Karen forces seized a military base from the Myanmar army in their state.
Myanmar jet near border not a breach
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 08/05/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai confirmed that a Myanmar fighter jet flying near the border in Kanchanaburi province on Tuesday did not enter Thai airspace.
Tourism officials wary of Vietnam
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 06/05/2025
» Tourism operators fear Thailand will lose its position as the top Southeast Asian destination to Vietnam in a few years as the latter reported nearly 50% inbound market growth in March compared with the pre-pandemic period, while Thailand struggles with sluggish growth.
Trouble beneath the calm surface
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/05/2025
» Under the scorching sun, the Kok River glimmers as it winds its way through the northern provinces of Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, before flowing into the Mekong River. Once a lifeline for local farms, fisheries, and tourism, the river is now a source of fear and uncertainty.
Thai troops to join major military exercise
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/04/2025
» Thailand is set to participate in Exercise Talisman Sabre, the largest military exercise ever conducted in Australia, scheduled for mid-July.