BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand has officially initiated the selection process to nominate a candidate for the director-general of the World Health Organization, aiming to secure the top post at the global health agency and elevate the nation’s standing in international healthcare. Chula Partners with World Economic Forum to Launch 2025 Gender Gap Report: Thailand Leads […]
BANGKOK, Thailand — United States President Donald Trump and the President of Iran have signed a landmark memorandum of understanding designed to end the ongoing Middle East war, with Tehran agreeing to dilute its enriched uranium stockpiles in exchange for sweeping economic relief and the lifting of a US naval blockade. US and Israel Launch […]
KANCHANABURI, Thailand — A long-submerged station on World War II’s infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced from beneath a reservoir in western Thailand, prompting historians and researchers to race against time to survey the remnants of Nithe Station before the site is once again submerged. Kanchanaburi to seek recognition of Death Railway as a World Heritage […]
HAT YAI, Thailand — Operations at Hat Yai Airport were temporarily disrupted on June 17, 2026, after a fire service vehicle overturned on the runway during a routine emergency response training exercise, forcing the closure of a primary runway and the diversion of incoming flights. Runway at Phuket Airport Reopens After Navy Plane’s Emergency Landing […]
KALASIN, Thailand — An army officer has been formally charged with murder after fatally shooting his commanding officer inside a government office in Kalasin province on Wednesday morning, reportedly triggered by a bitter dispute over a transfer order. Soldier kills at least 29 in shooting rampage at Terminal 21 shopping mall in Korat The fatal […]
PHUKET, Thailand — Colin Cairney, a highly promising and undefeated 22-year-old Scottish welterweight boxer, has tragically died after suffering catastrophic head injuries in a road incident on the island of Phuket. Cairney had been placed on life support following the severe accident, which occurred in the early hours of June 14, but succumbed to his […]
CHIANG MAI, Thailand — Drug abuse among children and young people in Thailand has reached a critical level, with more than half of all new juvenile criminal cases now directly linked to narcotics. This alarming trend has prompted urgent calls from health experts and social advocates for stronger prevention measures and community-based interventions to protect […]
PHANG NGA, Thailand — Authorities in Phang Nga province have launched a sweeping, coordinated operation targeting alleged nominee business structures and illegal hotel operations, resulting in the arrest of a 77-year-old British national and the seizure of extensive corporate documents. Authorities Raid Luxury Villa in Krabi Over Spanish Nominee Land and Illegal Hotel The multi-agency […]
