BANGKOK – Thailand is intensifying health screenings for international arrivals following reports of a Nipah virus outbreak in India, though no cases have been detected within the kingdom. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul announced on Sunday, January 25, 2026, that enhanced precautionary measures are being implemented due to the absence of a cure or vaccine for […]
BANGKOK – The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has assured the public that there are no confirmed cases of Nipah virus in humans in Thailand, and that strict surveillance systems have long been in place under the “One Health” framework. Six dead as Nipah virus spreads in Kozhikode, India Dr. Jurai Wongsawat, a DDC spokesperson, […]
BANGKOK – The continued strengthening of the Thai baht against the U.S. dollar, recently surpassing 31 baht per dollar for the first time in nearly five years, is raising concerns among tourism operators about reduced visitor spending and forward bookings, especially during the upcoming low season, the Bangkok Post reported. Bank of Thailand to Limit […]
PATTAYA – The body of 21-year-old British tourist Joshua Kershaw was discovered in a hotel room in Thailand on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, days after he was reported missing. Hotel maids found him in the afternoon and alerted police, who attempted resuscitation before his body was taken from the scene. British Tourist Reported Missing in […]
BANGKOK – The Bank of Thailand will impose a limit on online gold trading by January 29 in an effort to reduce upward pressure on the baht, Governor Vitai Ratanakorn announced on Wednesday. The baht has appreciated 1.2% against the U.S. dollar this year following a 9% rise in 2025, raising concerns over export and […]
SURIN – The ancient Ta Kwai temple in Surin province, heavily damaged during recent Thai-Cambodian border clashes, is now at risk of structural collapse, authorities warned on Tuesday. Public access remains strictly prohibited due to both the unstable ruins and uncleared landmines in the surrounding area. Border Clashes Escalate as Cambodian Rockets Strike Surin’s Ta […]
BANGKOK – The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has issued a strong warning regarding false information circulating online about a supposed cap on visa-free entry into Thailand. The fake announcement claimed foreigners would be limited to just two visa-free entries per year. Thailand Launches National Crackdown on Foreigners Abusing Visa-Free Entries In a statement, […]
MADRID – Spain is mourning after a high-speed train collision in the southern region of Andalusia killed at 45 people and injured dozens on late Sunday, in one of the country’s deadliest rail disasters in recent decades. Train Collides with Collapsed Crane in Korat, Killing at Least 32 The crash occurred near Adamuz when a […]
