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Thailand: Two Days Off for Officials in Bangkok Amid Flooding

The Thai government has decided to grant two exceptional days off to officials in Bangkok and three neighboring provinces as heavy rains have caused flooding in the capital. The measure, scheduled for September 28 and 29, comes at a time when a judicial decision regarding the ballots used in the February......

Thailand: School Reopens Under Heavy Surveillance After Tragic Shooting

Three weeks after a deadly shooting that claimed the lives of seven people, including the 14-year-old shooter, Debsirin Nonthaburi School reopened its doors on Tuesday. For this particularly challenging return, Thai authorities have strengthened security measures and implemented entry checks at the school. In......

Thailand tightens scrutiny of foreigners as digital checks put Moroccan influencers under pressure

Thailand is tightening its monitoring of foreign nationals as authorities expand checks on immigration status, employment, business activities and financial transactions. The measures are part of a broader security and immigration campaign rather than a policy specifically targeting influencers. The......

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to visit Thailand as diplomatic engagement intensifies

Myanmar's President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to make an official visit to Thailand on 6–7 August 2026, in what is expected to be a significant diplomatic engagement as the country's military-led administration seeks to expand its regional contacts. The visit was confirmed by Thailand's......

Bangkok bar fire death toll rises to 30 as investigation begins

The death toll from a devastating fire at a bar in Bangkok has risen to 30, Thai authorities said on Tuesday, as families gathered to recover the remains of victims and investigators began examining the circumstances behind one of the capital’s deadliest recent fire incidents. The blaze broke......

State of emergency declared in Bangkok after Myanmar earthquake

In response to a 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar, Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared a state of emergency in Bangkok. The earthquake, which occurred on Friday at approximately 2:30 PM local time (06:30 GMT), was recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers and located......

Devastating earthquake strikes Thailand and Myanmar, trapping dozens in Bangkok skyscraper collapse

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand on Friday, causing widespread destruction and trapping dozens in a collapsed high-rise under construction in Bangkok. The Thai prime minister declared a state of emergency in response to the disaster. According to the United States Geological......

Moroccan Muay Thai Fighter Imad Salhi Set for ONE Championship Debut This Friday

Moroccan Muay Thai fighter Imad Salhi is poised to make his highly anticipated debut in the ONE Championship at ONE Friday Fights 77. The event, scheduled for Friday, August 30, will see Salhi face off against Arashi Sakamoto in a Catchweight (54.88 Kg) Muay Thai contest at Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee......

Clash of Titans: Ennahachi and Akimoto Set for High-Stakes Showdown at ONE Friday Fights 81

The stage is set for a electrifying showdown at ONE Friday Fights 81, scheduled to commence at 1:30 PM (WET) on Friday, September 27. Moroccan sensation Ilias Ennahachi and Japan's formidable Hiroki Akimoto are poised to face off in a high-octane Bantamweight Kickboxing bout at Bangkok's iconic......