Thai AirAsia X outlines plans

PUBLISHED : 18 Sep 2025 at 05:10 Thai AirAsia X expects to exit debt rehabilitation by mid-2026, then increase capital by 1 billion baht next year while opening three new routes and planning flights to Europe. Tassapon Bijleveld, executive...

Thailand dips in innovation index

PUBLISHED : 18 Sep 2025 at 05:31 Thailand's ranking in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 dropped to 45th out of 139 economies from 41st last year, attributed to changes in the methodological framework, the rapid improvement of competitor...

Thai police fire tear gas, rubber bullets at Cambodian protesters at disputed border village

BANGKOK – Thai police fired tear gas and rubber bullets at Cambodian civilians in a disputed border area on Sept 16, authorities in both countries said, the most significant escalation since they declared a ceasefire to end a deadly five-day...

Thai prison authorities deny ex-PM Thaksin bought pizza for guards, inmates

BANGKOK - The Corrections Department on Sept 17 denied reports that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra bought pizzas for prison guards and inmates at Klong Prem Central Prison last week, saying the food was purchased by “outsiders”. Ms...

Thai security forces clash with Cambodian protesters at disputed border

Thai security forces fired tear gas and rubber bullets as they clashed with Cambodian protesters on Wednesday in a disputed border area. It’s the most significant escalation since they declared a ceasefire to end a deadly five-day conflict in...

Defections test government pact

50 Chumphon UTN figures switch to BJT About 50 national and local politicians from the southern province of Chumphon on Wednesday defected from the United Thai Nation Party (UTN) to the Bhumjaithai Party (BJP), raising questions about whether the...

Gujarat couple claims son held captive in Thailand for 5 months; probe launched

A Vadodara-based couple has claimed their 28-year-old son has been held captive for five months in Thailand, leading police to launch a probe, an official said on Wednesday. The 28-year-old's parents said they suspect agents involved in sending...

Camera trap captures video of an elusive Asian golden cat in a Thai park

A park video from Khao Luang National Park in southern Thailand shows an Asian golden cat, also known as the “fire tiger,” walking calmly through the forest. It is a brief scene, yet it spotlights one of Asia’s rarest and least studied wild cats....

“So unreal” - Fans in awe as BLACKPINK’s Lisa stuns in Maison Margiela haute couture at her 30th Busan International Film Festival debut

On Wednesday, September 17, BLACKPINK’s Lisa made her debut at the 30th edition of the Busan International Film Festival, which was held at the Busan Film Center. The idol made an unannounced appearance at the event's red carpet, surprising...

The American Military in Bangladesh: Quiet Landings, Loud Questions

The quiet arrival of American boots on Bangladeshi soil has raised eyebrows not just in Dhaka but in New Delhi, Colombo, and even Beijing. Intelligence corridors are buzzing with speculation because on September 10, around 120 US Army and Air...

Agoda highlights rise in searches for secondary destinations across Thailand

Agoda’s data reveals a 15% rise in searches for secondary destinations ahead of World Tourism Day, unlocking new opportunities for local economies and enriching travel experiences. Agoda rise in secondary destinations is becoming a significant...

Looking Ahead to Zoomark 2027: Vision, Strategies and New International Pet Trade Connections

Following the extraordinary success of the 2025 edition, the time has come to launch Zoomark 2027. Luisa Bersanetti, exhibition manager of Zoomark, and Enrico Zannini, general director of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, share their insights into the...

Thailand: Authorities must overturn sentence against Chonthicha ‘Lookkate' Jangrew, uphold freedom of expression

Thai pro-democracy Member of Parliament and woman human rights defender Chonthicha “Lookkate” Jangrew was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison under Thailand’s lèse-majesté law and Computer Crime Act for a social media post...

New on Netflix: Flee nuclear holocaust in a ‘Billionaires’ Bunker’ or flee the mob with Jude Law and Jason Bateman in ‘Black Rabbit’

Flee to a subterranean shelter in “Billionaires Bunker” on Netflix Credit: courtesy of Netflix Premieres Wednesday: 1670 — The second season of the Polish historical comedy picks up with Yakub fighting to hold onto the family money and Mache...

Vietnam hosts 23rd international plastics, rubber exhibition

HCM City (VNA) – The 23rd International Exhibition on Machinery and Equipment for the Plastics and Rubber Industry - VietnamPlas 2025 - opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Centre (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on September 17. Jointly...

New report exposes legal gaps facilitating the illegal tiger trade

Posted on September, 17 2025 Analysis of 12 tiger range states highlights urgent need for legislative reform to reduce threats to the world’s tigers GLAND, Switzerland (17 September 2025): For the first time, a comprehensive review of laws in 12...

‘Media playing a vital role in international cooperation’

Kunming: The Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Daily Newspaper, Chen Jianwen, reaffirmed that the media plays a key role in international cooperation and enhancement of understanding among different civilizations and cultures. He said that the Belt...

Thai AirAsia X Launches Three New Routes Amid Tourism Recovery Concerns

Thai AirAsia X has announced three new international routes from Bangkok's Don Mueang Airport, targeting markets in Central Asia, Northern Asia and the Middle East as the airline seeks to diversify its network beyond traditional destinations. The...

Thai Buddhist Leader Advocates for Peace and Meditation at Global Interfaith Summit

The meeting brought together representatives of faiths from across the globe, including a delegation from Thailand led by the World Fellowship of Buddhists (WFB). Pope Leo XIV calls for solidarity In his welcoming address, Pope Leo XIV urged...

Thailand's industrial confidence edges down to 37-month low in August

BANGKOK, Sept. 17 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's industrial confidence dropped for a sixth straight month in August, weighed down by concerns over domestic political instability and U.S. trade measures, data showed on Wednesday. The Thai industries...