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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.

Thai PM rejects Trump ceasefire claim as border fighting with Cambodia kills four soldiers

Thailand reported four soldiers killed by Cambodian forces amid border clashes. Prime Minister Anutin denied Trump’s ceasefire claim, as violence over an 800-kilometre border dispute continues, displacing hundreds of thousands.

Midnight escape, Interpol alerts, passport cancellation: How Luthra brothers fled to Thailand and how India is forcing their return

The brothers will next be produced before a Thai Immigration Court. The court will examine the passport cancellation, visa status and communication received from Interpol.