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Bangkok Foodies ups the ante for earthquake relief
Bangkok Foodies has partnered with some of Thailand's most celebrated chefs and culinary icons to create unforgettable experiences under "Meals For Myanmar", a bold and heartfelt campaign to help rebuild lives after the devastating earthquake that...

Thai PM declines to comment on ministry swap and RBC meeting postponement
PM sighs and declines to comment on ministerial portfolio swap and indefinite postponement of Thai-Cambodian border committee meeting. BANGKOK, Thailand – Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra declined to answer questions about the deadline for...

Seven Thai doctors linked to drug fraud
Police given evidence that 'Dr Air' had accomplices in sedatives racket PUBLISHED : 19 Jun 2025 at 09:01 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has submitted evidence to police to bring legal action against seven doctors, including senior...

From Muay Thai to Movies, Thailand showcases cultural arsenal at SPLASH 2025 – Asia’s premier soft power forum, July 8–11
July in Bangkok: Where Food, Fashion, Film, and Festivals Collide at Thailand’s Soft Power Superforum. BANGKOK, Thailand – Bangkok is gearing up to host the SPLASH – Soft Power Forum 2025 from July 8 to 11 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention...

Daewoong signs $53.6 mil. BTX export deal with Thai partner
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has signed a 73.8 billion won ($53.6 million) export agreement with Thailand’s Montana Marketing for its type A botulinum toxin (BTX) Nabota, marketed as Jeuveau in the U.S. The five-year contract is approximately three...

Daewoong Pharmaceutical Secures Largest Export Contract for Nabota in Southeast Asia
Daewoong Pharmaceutical has signed its largest-ever export contract with a partner in Thailand, bolstering the presence of its botulinum toxin product, Nabota, in the Southeast Asian market. On June 19, Daewoong Pharmaceutical announced the...

Oversold Thai Bourse Nonetheless Called Lower Again
The Thai stock market has finished lower in five straight sessions, slumping more than 45 points or 3.9 percent along the way. The Stock Exchange of Thailand now sits just shy of the 1,095-point plateau and it's likely to open to the downside...
He worked multiple jobs just to pay rent in the US — so he packed up and moved to Thailand to chase a new life as a fighter
Maxwell Wolfe had never traveled outside the US — until he flew to Thailand in 2019 for a Muay Thai fight on the island of Koh Samui. He lasted two minutes in the ring, took an elbow above his right eye, which left a scar, and then lost. But...

Drug mule, 31, who had £120k of cannabis in suitcases told airport security 'I've got weed' after flying in from Thailand
By TOM LAWRENCE Published: 19:58 EDT, 18 June 2025 | Updated: 21:13 EDT, 18 June 2025 A drug mule who had £120,000 of cannabis in suitcases fessed up to airport security as he touched down from Thailand. When asked by Border Force officers at...

Anutin rejects Pheu Thai offer, relinquishes Interior Minister Seat; cabinet reshuffle expected this week
Deputy PM Anutin firmly declines Pheu Thai’s proposal to increase ministry posts, signaling a Cabinet reshuffle “Paetongtarn 2” within the week. BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday...

Pattaya set to host Thailand’s biggest Pride Parade by the sea, June 27-29
From June 27-29, Central Pattaya unites 100+ organizations to honor equality, diversity, and love. Don’t miss the parade, concerts, and special events! PATTAYA, Thailand – From June 27 to 29, Central Pattaya will transform into a vibrant...

Pattaya richtet Thailands größte Pride-Parade am Meer aus – vom 27. bis 29. Juni
Vom 27. bis 29. Juni feiert Central Pattaya mit über 100 Organisationen Liebe, Vielfalt und Gleichberechtigung – mit Parade, Konzerten und Events für alle. PATTAYA, Thailand – Vom 27. bis 29. Juni verwandelt sich Central Pattaya in ein...

Tourism crisis sparks urgent Thai industry response
Wat Traphang Thong or Golden Lake Monastery in Sukhothai the ancient UNESCO-listed city that’s considered the cradle of Thai culture. HUA HIN, Thailand – Thailand’s once-thriving tourism sector is now navigating turbulent waters. Foreign arrivals...
He worked multiple jobs just to pay rent in the US — so he packed up and moved to Thailand to chase a new life as a fighter
Maxwell Wolfe had never traveled outside the US — until he flew to Thailand in 2019 for a Muay Thai fight on the island of Koh Samui. He lasted two minutes in the ring, took an elbow above his right eye, which left a scar, and then lost. But...

The Draft Clean Air Act: Thailand Readies Legislation to Combat Air Pollution
Thailand is suffering from a continuing increase in harmful particulate matter dust (especially PM2.5) and other air pollution in many parts of the country, including Bangkok, its capital and commercial center. There are various causes behind the...

How to retire safely in Thailand
Dream retirement in Thailand: Warm climate, affordable living, and excellent healthcare still attract expats in 2025 — but settling down now demands careful planning, from visas to long-term security. Introduction Retirement in Thailand has long...

‘We need to act now’: Officials link toxic arsenic pollution in Thailand’s rivers to Myanmar’s unregulated mines
CHIANG RAI (Thailand), June 19 — A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of north-east Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government’s already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand. The...

ONESIAM Global Grand Giveaway Season 2 Heats Up The Summer With Double Rewards For Bangkok-Bound Visitors
(MENAFN- The Arabian Post) BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 10 June 2025 – Get ready to turn your Bangkok getaway into a rewarding adventure-in every sense of the word! The ONESIAM Global Grand Giveaway , Siam Piwat's flagship tourism...

Medical Bulletin 18/June/2025
Here are the top medical bulletins for the day: New Study Links Gestational Hypertension to Increased Seizure Risk in Children A study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has revealed a significant association between high blood...

British soldier faces $100,000 medical bill after tragic fall in Thailand
A British soldier, Liam Gibson, 21, is grappling with massive medical bills after a terrifying fall while vacationing in Thailand. The accident occurred when he was taking a photo at the popular Na Muang Waterfall 2 in the Ko Samui District area...