Thailand Concerned About Chinese Tourism Impact Following Abduction and Rescue of Chinese Actor at...
As the Chinese New Year approaches, Thailand, faces a new challenge that could cast a shadow over its festive season. The recent high-profile case of a famous Chinese actor, Wang Xing, being abducted and...
Main Suspect Arrested in Murder of Prominent Cambodian Activist and Former MP Lim Kimya...
Bangkok/Cambodia-
Thai authorities have arrested a suspect linked to the daylight murder of Lim Kimya, a prominent Cambodian opposition politician and former Member of Parliament (MP), in Bangkok.
Lim Kimya, aged 74, who held...
Meta to Abandon Fact Checking Programs, How This Will Impact Thai Users of Facebook,...
Meta, the parent company of platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced the termination of its third-party fact-checking program in favor of a community-driven "Community Notes" system. This decision, made public on January 7th,...
Thai Police Save Chinese Actor Wang Xing from Alleged Human Trafficking Network in Myanmar
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On January 7th, 2025, Thai authorities successfully rescued Chinese actor Wang Xing, also known as XingXing, who had been trafficked to Myanmar after disappearing from Mae Sot, Tak, on January 3rd.
Wang Xing,...
Cambodian-French Activist and Former MP Lim Kimya Shot Dead in Bangkok
BANGKOK - Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French political activist and former member of parliament, was shot dead on Tuesday evening near the historic Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in the Phra Nakhon district.
Lim Kimya, known for...
Thailand Welcomes Back Chinese Visitors, Driving Post-Pandemic Recovery
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On January 6th, 2025, the South China Morning Post reported that Thailand’s eased visa rules for Chinese tourists significantly boosted foreign arrivals in 2024, with numbers rising 26% from the previous year.
The...
Vietnam Defeats Thailand in ASEAN Championship Final Second Leg Football Match
Bangkok-
The ASEAN Championship Final concluded tonight with Vietnam defeating Thailand in a thrilling second leg match at the Rajamangala Stadium in Bangkok, securing the title for the third time in their history.
First Half:
The game...
Myanmar Frees 151 Thai Nationals on Independence Day
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On January 4th, 2025, Myanmar authorities released 151 Thai nationals, including 74 men and 77 women, as part of their Independence Day amnesty. The returnees arrived at the Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge in Mae...
Thai Embassy in Seoul Assures Support for Families of Thai Victims of Air Crash
South Korea-
The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul has pledged full support to the families of two Thai nationals who tragically lost their lives in the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport on Sunday...
Thrill-Seeking American Parachutists Under Investigation in Bangkok Stunt
Bangkok —
A viral video posted on November 25th, 2024, by Instagram user "armankremer" showed a parachutist jumping from a high-rise in Bangkok's Sukhumvit area and later fleeing on a motorcycle, captioned "Business trip in...
