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Chinese ambassador pushes back on river pollution allegations
The Chinese ambassador to Thailand has strongly rejected claims linking China to pollution in the Kok and Mekong rivers, saying there is insufficient evidence to identify the source of the pollution. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei said there are currently insufficient verified facts to establish the source of the pollutants or assign responsibility to any party. He described allegations that China…
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Angkor Wat bans Thai-influenced costumes under new rules
Cambodia’s APSARA National Authority has ordered costume rental operators at Angkor Wat to phase out Thai-influenced costumes and replace Thai-made materials with Khmer-made alternatives under new dress rules at the UNESCO World Heritage site. The order aims to ensure tourists wear historically accurate Khmer attire while supporting local artisans and preserving Cambodia’s cultural heritage, officials said. Chan Sophorn, a specialist in…
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Phuket students shine at international coding competition in Rome
Two young students from Phuket have earned international recognition after achieving outstanding results at the International STEM Olympiad & Coding Olympiad Grand Final 2026 in Rome, Italy, showcasing Thailand’s emerging talent in competitive coding. Nine year old Pavin Pattanavekin, a Grade 3 student at True Coding School Phuket, claimed two Global Champion first-place titles in coding and secured the World…
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Thailand warns nationals as Middle East conflict intensifies
Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged Thai nationals living in the Middle East and those planning to travel to the region to remain vigilant following renewed armed attacks across several areas. In a Facebook post yesterday, July 14, the Department of Consular Affairs said the conflict in the Middle East was continuing, with a new wave of armed attacks…
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Ryanair window blows off mid-flight over Greece
A Ryanair flight from Thessaloniki, Greece, to Memmingen, Germany, was forced to turn back yesterday, July 10, after a cabin window came loose mid-air, nearly pulling a passenger out of the aircraft. The Serbian man, believed to be around 60 years old, had his head and shoulders pulled towards the opening for several minutes before fellow passengers managed to haul…
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Cambodia repatriates 79 Thais after scammer crackdown
Cambodian officials repatriated 79 Thai nationals today, July 10, after arresting them in a crackdown on scammer networks and completing legal proceedings, with five initially found to have links to 20 criminal cases. The group was received at the Thai-Cambodian Friendship Bridge near the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Aranyaprathet district, Sa Kaeo province. The returnees comprised 45 men…
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Thai travel blogger faces backlash for damaging Japan nature
A Thai travel blogger living in Japan has apologised following backlash from Japanese social media users over a video she filmed inside a protected national park. The criticism began after the X account @masanews reposted a video featuring the blogger, identified as Nat, accusing her of damaging vegetation by lying on alpine plants on Mount Komagatake in Towada-Hachimantai National Park…
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Hong Kong arrests Japanese man carrying cannabis from Bangkok
A Japanese man has been charged after Hong Kong Customs allegedly found about 22 kilogrammes of cannabis flower in his luggage when he arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on a flight from Bangkok on July 3. Hong Kong Customs said officers inspected the 57 year old’s baggage after his arrival and discovered the suspected cannabis concealed inside a suitcase.…
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Thailand woos Middle East travellers with new Dubai flight
Thailand has launched a new direct flight route between Dubai and Bangkok with airline flydubai, as the government looks to draw more high-spending tourists from the Middle East. Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksamisaengchan said the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) partnered with flydubai, with the inaugural Dubai to Bangkok flight beginning service on July 1. TAT will follow up with…
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Udon Thani airport eyes Indochina aviation hub with new routes
The Transport Ministry said yesterday, June 2, that it is moving ahead with plans to develop Udon Thani airport into an aviation hub for the Indochina region by supporting new international routes and closer cooperation with Thai VietJet Air. Deputy Transport Minister Phattrapong Phattraprasit chaired a meeting with Department of Airports (DOA) officials and Thai VietJet Air executives to discuss…
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French woman held with drugs upon arrival in Australia from Thailand
A French woman appeared in the court on June 26 after she was arrested for drug possession upon her arrival at Perth International Airport in Australia from Thailand on May 29. The case has drawn attention in Thailand following a separate drug crackdown involving a Thai Airways flight attendant in Melbourne. Australian Federal Police (AFP) officers arrested the 31 year…
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Ten Thai vessels safely depart Strait of Hormuz after coordinated efforts
Ten Thai-flagged vessels and ships chartered by Thai operators have safely departed the Strait of Hormuz following coordinated efforts by Thai authorities, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) announced yesterday, June 30. The vessels had been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since its closure on February 28. The MFA said only one vessel, Hatthaya Naree, remains in the area…
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Princess Sirivannavari showcases Thai dress at France State Dinner
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya wore a traditional Thai dress, the Chud Thai Dusit, made from naturally dyed indigo silk, while attending an official State Dinner at the Élysée Palace in Paris yesterday, June 29. The images and details were shared today, June 30, on the official Facebook page HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya. The State Dinner was held at the…
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Belarus airline launches direct Minsk to Bangkok flights
Belavia, Belarus’ national carrier, will launch its first direct flights between Minsk and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport from October 25, 2026, providing a non-stop connection between Belarus and Thailand. The carrier announced the new Minsk to Bangkok service will operate every Sunday using an Airbus A330-200 wide-body aircraft. The airline said the new route will eliminate the need for passengers to…
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American WWII pilot’s remains identified 80 years after Thailand crash
An American fighter pilot who went missing after his aircraft crashed in Lampang, Thailand, during World War II has been officially identified more than 80 years later, following a joint recovery effort involving Thai and US teams. The US Embassy in Bangkok announced yesterday, June 29, that the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) had identified the remains of 1st Lt.…
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Thai mother gets 7.5 years for forcing daughter into Japan sex work
A Thai mother is sentenced to seven years and six months in prison for a human trafficking case after forcing her 12 year old daughter into prostitution in Japan. The Criminal Court delivered the verdict yesterday, June 29, following an investigation into offences that took place in Tokyo last year. The case began in November when the child reported to…
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Taiwanese man caught smuggling protected tortoises from Thailand
A Taiwanese man has been charged after customs officers at Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan caught him allegedly attempting to smuggle 70 Indian Star Tortoises from Thailand by taping the protected reptiles to his inner thighs. Radio Taiwan International (RTI) reported on June 26 that the 37 year old man, identified only as Chen, bought the tortoises in Thailand for…
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Rescue teams flood into earthquake-hit Venezuela
More than 1,400 people have died in Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday, June 24, with international rescue teams continuing to arrive as search and recovery efforts enter their fourth day. The death toll was updated on June 27, while emergency teams kept up search operations along the hardest hit stretches of coastline. The government says…
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Thailand airports set for major expansion through 2034
Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced a series of expansion projects for its airports as part of a long-term plan to increase passenger capacity, improve facilities and strengthen Thailand’s position as a World-Class Aviation Hub. The projects, announced ahead of AOT’s 47th anniversary on July 1, include new terminals, expanded passenger facilities and infrastructure upgrades scheduled for completion between 2031…
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Small plane crashes into Beijing’s tallest tower
A small plane crashed into the CITIC Tower, Beijing’s tallest building, on Friday evening, June 26, according to two eyewitnesses who spoke to Reuters. Chinese police quickly cordoned off streets around the skyscraper and stopped people from filming the scene. The building, also known as China Zun, is a 108 storey skyscraper located in Beijing’s central business district. It serves…
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Travellers urged to declare Thai herbal inhalers upon arrival
Travellers heading to Australia are required to declare Thai inhalers as some popular herbal inhalers may contain plant species of concern. Australian Biosecurity posted a warning on its official Facebook page on June 19, featuring a popular Thai herbal inhaler under the Hong Thai brand. In the post, officials wrote… “Herbal inhalers found at Cairns Airport contained six plant species…
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USA beat Australia 2-0 despite Pulisic injury blow
Co-hosts of the 2026 World Cup secured a 2-0 win over Australia in their second Group D match at Lumen Field in Seattle on June 19. Both teams had opened the tournament with victories. The Americans beat Paraguay 4-1, while Australia got past Turkey 2-0. The hosts controlled the match from start to finish, even without star forward Christian Pulisic,…
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Mister Universe Thailand winner loses phone to Philippines taxi scam
The winner of Mister Universe Thailand 2026 warned travellers about a suspected taxi scam in Manila, the Philippines, after losing his mobile phone. The pageant winner, Nattirut “Alex” Srichatwanit, shared details of the incident on Facebook, explaining that the theft took place in Manila on June 13 while he was travelling with Meriza “Risa” Meier, first runner-up of Miss Universe…
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ANA tightens personal item rules from July 1 as Japan airlines standardise cabin baggage
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will introduce a fixed size limit for personal items carried onto its flights from July 1, 2026, replacing a vague guideline that has been in place for years and catching out passengers who travel with large handbags, laptop cases or small backpacks. Personal items on ANA Group-operated flights must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 20cm…
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Australian sprinter dies during family holiday on Koh Samui
Australian sprinter Jemma Stapleton has died while on holiday with her family on Koh Samui, Thailand, two weeks after celebrating her 25th birthday. Jemma Stapleton, from Melbourne, was a finalist in the Stawell Gift and placed third in the 2025 edition of the race. She also made the final again this year. Her birthday was on June 1. The cause…
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Thailand could gain 11 new international routes after airline talks
Thailand could see more international flight options after 87 airlines held talks on Thailand flight slots during an International Air Transport Association (IATA) conference in Bangkok, held from June 9 to 11. The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said the talks took place during the 158th IATA Slot Conference. A total of 87 airlines out of 146 participating carriers…
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Mexico face South Africa in FIFA World Cup 2026 opening match
The FIFA World Cup 2026 officially kicks off tonight at 2am Thailand time at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, with co-hosts Mexico facing South Africa in Group A. Thai football fans can watch the opening match live for free on Mono29. The fixture carries a sense of history as 16 years ago, on June 11, 2010, these two teams also met…
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Thai girl rescued from forced prostitution in Nigeria
A 17 year old Thai girl has returned to Thailand after allegedly being forced by her own family to travel to Nigeria for prostitution for more than two months. The victim arrived back in Thailand through Suvarnabhumi Airport after receiving assistance from the Royal Thai Embassy in Nigeria. She was later taken to the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on June…
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Angelina Jolie’s son scores double success, graduation, Muay Thai fight win
Knox Jolie-Pitt marked two major milestones, celebrating his high school graduation before stepping into the ring and winning an exhibition Muay Thai fight in Los Angeles. The 17 year old son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt graduated on June 5, with Jolie attending the ceremony to support her son. Videos shared online showed the Oscar-winning actress taking photos and…
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Thailand to launch Krabi-Phuket seaplane to target high-spending tourists
Thailand is preparing to launch a seaplane service linking Krabi and Phuket by the end of this year, aiming to enhance tourism connectivity among the tourism hotspots and strengthen its position as a regional aviation hub. Deputy Spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office, Lalida Phiriswattana, reported today, June 9, that the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul are shifting focus…
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