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US to send $45m to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability

The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.

09/01/2026

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Thailand-Cambodia fighting: Is it safe to travel now?

The UK's foreign office is now advising against all travel within 50 km of the Thai-Cambodian border - with some caveats.

17/12/2025

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Thailand disputes Trump's announcement of a renewed ceasefire deal

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.

13/12/2025

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Thailand dissolves parliament amid continued fighting with Cambodia

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from the King on Friday. The country is now set to hold elections early next year despite an ongoing armed conflict with neighbouring Cambodia.

12/12/2025

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Thai Airways’ mindful makeover: where comfort meets conscience

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Thai Airways brings calm, conscience and comfort to the skies with its new A321neo aircraft fleet and mindful service philosophy.

11/12/2025

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Tensions with Cambodia stretch into a fourth day

Thailand faces its fourth day of border clashes with Cambodia as hundreds of evacuees shelter in Surin, unsure when they can safely return home.

10/12/2025

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Thousands displaced by airstrikes on Cambodia-Thailand border

Airstrikes and rocket fire along the Cambodia-Thailand border have displaced many. Both governments blame each other for breaking the ceasefire, with casualties rising.

09/12/2025

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Thailand makes major change to alcohol laws

The afternoon alcohol sales ban dated to 1972, when it was passed to prevent civil servants from drinking during the workday.

08/12/2025

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Civilians evacuate amid renewed Thailand-Cambodia border conflict

Civilians evacuate as Thailand and Cambodia clash again at the border. The renewed fighting follows a fragile truce mediated by US President Donald Trump.

08/12/2025

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Footage shows rescue boat sinking amid Thailand’s fatal floods

Footage shows a rescue boat sinking in Songkhla while Southern Thailand faces fatal flooding, with at least 145 dead and Hat Yai’s main hospital badly hit.

28/11/2025

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More than 80 people killed in southern Thailand's severe flooding

Officials say the “unprecedented” floods which have swept several southern provinces in Thailand claimed the lives of at least 82 people. Initial assessments indicate widespread damage in the affected areas as floodwaters begin to recede.

28/11/2025

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Death toll from Thailand flooding rises to over 80

Thailand reports more than 80 deaths after severe flooding in the south, with water levels starting to recede as authorities assess damage across several provinces.

27/11/2025

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Family of five rescued from roof in Thailand floods

A family of five was rescued from the roof of their flooded home in Hat Yai, Thailand, as the city faced severe flooding. Drone footage captured the event.

26/11/2025

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Thai woman discovered alive in coffin before cremation at temple

The woman, 65, startled temple staff when they heard a knocking and she started moving in her coffin after being brought in for cremation.

25/11/2025

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Thailand: Heavy rainfall causes severe flooding in southern provinces

Days of relentless rain have triggered severe flooding across southern Thailand, inundating towns, disrupting transport and hospitals, and affecting tens of thousands of households.

25/11/2025

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Miss Universe: Mexico’s Fatima Bosch, who stood up to organisers, crowned 2025 winner

Mexico’s Fátima Bosch Fernández was crowned Miss Universe 2025 in Bangkok on Friday, following a competition that drew significant attention due to disputes involving event organisers.

21/11/2025

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Russian hacking suspect wanted by FBI arrested on Thai island

Thailand's Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau said in a statement on 12 November that it was an FBI tip that the "world-class hacker" was travelling to Thailand that led to his arrest.

20/11/2025

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Miss Universe contestants showcase national costumes on stage

The Miss Universe National Costume Show in Thailand featured 122 contestants in elaborate outfits inspired by nature, culture and iconic national symbols, drawing loud cheers from a packed arena.

19/11/2025

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Flood turns Thai restaurant into unusual attraction

Pa Jit restaurant in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand, has doubled its profits by turning a flood into a unique dining experience where fish swim among diners' feet.

15/11/2025

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Flooding forces Thai man to live on his roof for weeks

In Ayutthaya, Thailand, 70-year-old La-iad has been living on the roof of his flooded house for nearly three weeks as the Noi River overflows, affecting over 1,000 homes.

14/11/2025

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Why a visit to Thailand could be the travel reset that you need

From soothing massages to street-side Muay Thai gyms, Thailand is redefining wellness - proving that “Healing is the New Luxury".

12/11/2025

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Miss Universe Thailand organiser apologizes in tears after remarks to Mexico contestant

Miss Universe Thailand organiser Nawat Itsaragrisil tearfully apologized after criticism over alleged disrespectful comments toward Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch.

06/11/2025

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Travelling to Thailand? What to expect during the mourning period

Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same.

29/10/2025

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A sinkhole opens in Bangkok after road collapse during construction

A section of road in Bangkok collapsed on Wednesday, creating a sinkhole that disrupted traffic, damaged infrastructure and forced evacuations in the surrounding area, officials said.

24/09/2025

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Flash floods hit northern Thailand after tropical depression

Heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Depression Nong Fa has brought flash floods and damage to northern Thailand, with authorities warning of more floods and landslides.

01/09/2025

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Thailand's prime minister dismissed over compromising phone call

The decision ends the term of the nation’s youngest prime minister and delivers the latest blow to the powerful Shinawatra political dynasty that has dominated Thai politics for more than two decades.

30/08/2025