Thailand Ranks 7th in Global Happiness Index, Tops Southeast Asia in Well-Being

Bangkok, May 2025 – Thailand has cemented its reputation as one of the world’s happiest nations, securing 7th place in the 2025 Global Happiness Index by leading research firm IPSOS. The survey, conducted across 30 countries, highlights the kingdom’s enduring cultural emphasis on community, balance, and resilience—even amid global economic uncertainties. Thailand Ranks Among Top […]

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Thailand Records First Anthrax Death in 30 Years, Hundreds Potentially Exposed

A deadly anthrax outbreak has hit Thailand’s northeastern Mukdahan province, claiming its first victim in three decades and putting hundreds at risk of exposure. Health authorities are scrambling to contain the potentially lethal bacterial infection that appears to have spread from contaminated livestock. Thai government Increases Anthrax Surveillance Following Cases in Laos The fatal case […]

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Lèse majesté charge against American academic dropped

The director general of the Region 6 Public Prosecutors’ Office decided today to drop lèse majesté and computer crime charges against American academic Paul Chambers. Thailand revokes visa of American detained on royal insult charge Sakkasem Neesaiyok, spokesman for the Office of the Attorney-General, said in a statement that the decision to drop all charges […]

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Fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card Website Emerges – Scammers Charge $10 Fee

Bangkok, Thailand – Just hours after Thailand launched its new Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) system on May 1, a fraudulent website mimicking the official portal was discovered, attempting to trick travelers into paying a $10 “processing fee” for what is actually a free government service. Thailand Implements Mandatory Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for All Tourists […]

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Massive power blackout in Spain and Portugal sparks chaos

A massive blackout left Spain and Portugal without power and unleashed total chaos: collapsing airports, transport, roads and hospitals. Red Eléctrica Española has now restored the Spanish electricity system to normal operation after the major blackout that began after midday on Monday and whose exact causes are unknown, although it has ruled out a cyber-attack. […]

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