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    • Thailand tops Asia’s sustainable travel rankings as more travellers rethink how they explore

      Thailand tops Asia’s sustainable travel rankings in 2026, with 95% prioritising eco-friendly trips. Agoda survey shows rising demand for responsible travel across Asia.

    • 'Exporting pollution': Thailand seizes 284 tonnes of US E-waste, prepares to return it

      Thailand discovered 284 tonnes of electronic waste illegally sent by the United States in 12 containers and is preparing to return it to the country of origin. More containers are being inspected, and officials expect to find additional waste.

    • 11 best cities in Asia for 2026 travellers should add to their bucket list

      Discover the 11 best cities in Asia for 2026 that travellers should add to their bucket list, from vibrant Shanghai and lively Bangkok to food-loving Osaka.

    • Thailand’s Bangkok crowned Best City in Asia for 2026; here’s what makes the city special

      Bangkok has been named the Best City in Asia for 2026 in the DestinAsian Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting the Thai capital’s rich culture, vibrant street food scene and global tourism appeal.

    • Thailand waives overstay fines for tourists stranded due to Middle East flight disruptions

      Thailand waives visa overstay fines for tourists stranded due to Middle East airspace disruptions. Travellers can also apply for a 30-day stay extension amid ongoing flight cancellations.

    • Thailand named world’s best destination for safe solo travel in 2026: Here’s why

      Thailand has been named the world’s best destination for safe solo travel in 2026 by The Points Guy. Discover why cities like Bangkok, Chiang Mai and islands such as Phuket make it ideal for first-time independent travellers.

    • Thailand to raise departure charges by 53% at six international airports from June 2026: What travellers need to know

      Thailand will raise international departure charges by 53% from June 20, 2026, increasing the passenger service charge from 730 baht to 1,120 baht at six major airports. Here’s what travellers need to know.

    • Thailand’s mythical ‘fire tiger’ captured on camera: Rare Asian golden cat emerges from dense forests

      A mysterious “fire tiger” has reappeared in Thailand’s forests, caught briefly on camera, but why is this elusive Asian golden cat both culturally revered and increasingly at risk?

    • Thailand and Malaysia lead as top visa-free destinations for Indian travellers in 2026

      Thailand and Malaysia emerge as top visa-free destinations for Indians in 2026, while Indonesia leads visa-on-arrival travel trends, says Agoda.

    • Thailand’s royalists set for surprise election victory as progressives push fails

      The pro-democracy People’s Party, which had been leading in the pre-poll surveys, was on track for 115.

    • Thailand votes in a high-stakes election. Here’s what matters

      A reformist party is leading in polls, but Thailand’s recent history shows that electoral victory does not always translate into power

    • Thailand votes in three-way race as risk of instability looms

      PM Anutin Charnvirakul set the stage for the snap election in mid-December, amid a raging border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia

    • Anaya Bangar, Sanjay Bangar's child to undergo gender-affirming surgery, vaginoplasty in Thailand, says, "My father is bearing the complete expenses of my surgery"

      Anaya Bangar, child of former India coach Sanjay Bangar, will undergo gender-affirming surgery in March, sharing her transition journey as a cricketer and trans-rights advocate, backed by full family support.

    • Why crocodile experts in Laos are carefully collecting eggs from wild nests

      Rare footage from Laos shows critically endangered Siamese crocodiles hatching under human care, revealing how science, culture, and community efforts are quietly pulling a species back from extinction.

    • Thailand and Vietnam: which one should you travel to next?

      Thailand vs Vietnam: Confused about where to travel next? Compare visas, costs, food, beaches, culture and experiences to find the perfect Southeast Asian destination for your trip.

    • Woman dates twin brothers, has both families' support: We share the same bed

      The woman, who went viral on TikTok after sharing her story, said that if she were to have a child in the future, she would ensure legal clarity through a DNA test, while hoping the child would regard both men as fathers.

    • Scientists reveal the secret behind one of the World’s most expensive and rarest 'elephant-poop coffee’s' unusually smooth taste

      Scientists found elephant gut bacteria reduce coffee bitterness, explaining Black Ivory’s smooth taste. How digestion alters flavour, and what it means for future food science, is only beginning to unfold.

    • Indian man attacked by transwomen in Thailand after refusing to pay for 'service'. Viral video

      Raj Jasuja, 52, was rescued with visible injuries to his face and head. A rescue team applied first aid before taking him to a hospital in Pattaya. The Thai police have encouraged him to file a complaint.

    • Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'consolidate ceasefire' in China talks

      The latest round of clashes began early this month after a breakdown in a ceasefire that U.S.

    • A "rare flat-headed cat" rediscovered in Thailand after nearly 30 years

      Thailand’s rare flat-headed cat has been rediscovered after nearly 30 years. Camera traps captured images of this endangered feline, proving it still survives and is breeding in protected wetlands.

    • Thailand says Lord Vishnu statue was removed for security reasons, denies religious angle

      The controversy erupted after videos circulated on social media showing a backhoe loader damaging an idol of Lord Vishnu, reportedly carried out by Thai army personnel.

    • 'Disrespectful': India on demolition of Hindu deity's statue in Cambodia

      In a statement, the ministry of external affairs said such "disrespectful" acts hurt the sentiments of followers around the world, even as it urged both Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute through dialogue and diplomacy

    • Thailand says Cambodia must declare ceasefire first as deadly border clashes drag on

      Thailand insists Cambodia must be the first to declare a ceasefire to halt deadly border fighting, as clashes continue despite mediation efforts and claims of an agreed truce.

    • Cambodia closes border with Thailand amid ongoing fighting, both sides blame each other for renewed conflict

      Cambodia closed its border with Thailand after Bangkok rejected Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim. Violence over a long-standing territorial dispute has killed at least 25 people and displaced hundreds of thousands.

    • Why fighting continues despite Trump’s ceasefire push between Thailand and Cambodia

      Fighting persists along the Thailand–Cambodia border despite Donald Trump’s ceasefire claim, exposing deep mistrust, unresolved colonial-era disputes, domestic political pressures, and why repeated truce efforts have failed.

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