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Thailand–Cambodia Agree to Full Ceasefire Amid Regional Mediation Efforts

Politics & government · 13 Dec 2025

Thailand–Cambodia Agree to Full Ceasefire Amid Regional Mediation Efforts

Trump said the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a complete ceasefire, describing the blast that killed and injured Thai soldiers as accidental, though Thailand’s response was forceful. On December 13, 2025, he…

Director Gaurav Khati and Actress Anushka Kaushik Team Up for the First Time in Sunil Kothari’s Avyaan

Film & entertainment · 11 Dec 2025

Director Gaurav Khati and Actress Anushka Kaushik Team Up for the First Time in Sunil Kothari’s Avyaan

Filmmaker Sunil Kothari’s highly anticipated Avyaan marks a significant milestone as internationally acclaimed director Gaurav Khati collaborates for the first time with talented actress Anushka Kaushik. This powerful union of vision and performance lies at…

Afternoon alcohol rules lifted under Thailand’s new six-month trial

Bangkok & Thailand · 4 Dec 2025

Afternoon alcohol rules lifted under Thailand’s new six-month trial

Thailand has updated its nationwide alcohol regulations, introducing a six-month trial that allows sales during the previously restricted afternoon period. Alcohol may now be purchased between 11.00–14.00 , 14.00–17.00 (trial hours effective 3 December 2025),…

Southern Flood Crisis: Updated Toll and Response

Weather & environment · 3 Dec 2025

Southern Flood Crisis: Updated Toll and Response

On December 2, 2025 , the Ministry of Public Health confirmed 267 deaths from severe flooding in southern Thailand. Songkhla Province reported 229 deaths , including 142 in Hat Yai , an increase from the…

Urgent Cleanup Underway as Songkhla Battles Flood Aftermath

Film & entertainment · 30 Nov 2025

Urgent Cleanup Underway as Songkhla Battles Flood Aftermath

On November 30, 2025, Mr. Surin Worakittamrong, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), announced that the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has directed all MNRE agencies to urgently support flood-affected communities. The…

Thailand Elevates Its Global Culinary Status with the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026

Food & nightlife · 29 Nov 2025

Thailand Elevates Its Global Culinary Status with the MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026

New Three- and Two-Star restaurants, rising talent, and expanded sustainability awards strengthen Thailand’s position as a world-class dining destination Thailand’s culinary scene reaches new heights with the release of The MICHELIN Guide Thailand 2026 ,…

Why WikiFX Keeps Ranking on Google – What Brokers Should Know

Bangkok & Thailand · 28 Nov 2025

Why WikiFX Keeps Ranking on Google – What Brokers Should Know

WikiFX continues to appear prominently in Google search results, and many brokers wonder how the platform maintains its visibility despite industry criticism. The key lies not in its reputation, but in technical SEO strength ,…

Thailand Establishes Central Relief Hub to Support Southern Flood Crisis

Weather & environment · 27 Nov 2025

Thailand Establishes Central Relief Hub to Support Southern Flood Crisis

Thailand has opened a national coordination center to manage and distribute flood-relief aid to communities affected by severe flooding in the southern provinces. Lt Gen Adul Boonthumjaroen, Deputy Minister of Defence, has been appointed to…

Thailand Secures Global Wellness Summit 2026, with Phuket Named Host City

Travel & tourism · 27 Nov 2025

Thailand Secures Global Wellness Summit 2026, with Phuket Named Host City

Thailand has officially been selected to host the Global Wellness Summit (GWS) 2026, one of the world’s most influential gatherings for the wellness economy. The announcement was made by the Global Wellness Institute during the…

TAT Launches Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre to Assist Travellers Amid Southern Thailand Floods

Weather & environment · 27 Nov 2025

TAT Launches Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre to Assist Travellers Amid Southern Thailand Floods

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has activated the Tourism Crisis Monitoring Centre (TCMC) to strengthen nationwide support for travellers affected by severe flooding across Southern Thailand. The centre acts as a central coordination hub,…

Hat Yai Flood Relief Intensifies as Thousands Flee Rising Waters

Weather & environment · 27 Nov 2025

Hat Yai Flood Relief Intensifies as Thousands Flee Rising Waters

Thailand’s southern city of Hat Yai is racing to respond to severe flooding that has forced thousands into overcrowded evacuation centers. The government’s Emergency Flood Crisis Operations Center confirmed that all national resources have been…

Thailand Allows Drones for Southern Flood Relief Operations

Weather & environment · 26 Nov 2025

Thailand Allows Drones for Southern Flood Relief Operations

Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has approved the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to support disaster-relief operations in flood-hit areas of Southern Thailand. Effective from 25 November, the authorization covers search, rescue, and humanitarian missions…

Thailand: Fourth Army Airlifts Emergency Supplies to Flood-Hit Hat Yai

Food & nightlife · 26 Nov 2025

Thailand: Fourth Army Airlifts Emergency Supplies to Flood-Hit Hat Yai

The Fourth Army Area deployed two helicopters early this morning (Nov 26) to deliver food, drinking water, and oxygen to flood-stricken communities in Songkhla province in Southern Thailand. Hat Yai, the province’s largest commercial hub…

Indian PM Meets South African President at G20 Johannesburg, Strengthens Strategic Partnership

Politics & government · 23 Nov 2025

Indian PM Meets South African President at G20 Johannesburg, Strengthens Strategic Partnership

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for South Africa’s warm hospitality and congratulated President…

India Repatriates 269 Nationals from Myanmar Scam Centres via Thailand

Royal news · 20 Nov 2025

India Repatriates 269 Nationals from Myanmar Scam Centres via Thailand

In a major coordinated effort, India in Thailand (Embassy of India, Bangkok) and India in Thailand (Consulate General of India, Chiang Mai) —working closely with multiple Royal Thai Government agencies and the Tak Provincial administration—successfully…

Embassy-Led Operation Brings Back 269 Indians from Myanmar Scam Networks

Royal news · 19 Nov 2025

Embassy-Led Operation Brings Back 269 Indians from Myanmar Scam Networks

Today, India in Thailand (Embassy of India, Bangkok) and India in Thailand (Consulate General of India, Chiangmai), in coordination with various agencies of the Royal Thai Government and the administration of Tak Province of Thailand,…

Thai Deputy PM Meets Sri Lankan Ambassador Over Aging Elephants’ Care

Politics & government · 19 Nov 2025

Thai Deputy PM Meets Sri Lankan Ambassador Over Aging Elephants’ Care

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin met with H.E. Mrs. Edirisinghe Arachchilage Sriyani Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand, to discuss a cooperative plan for the welfare of…

Thailand Cracks Down on Visa Abuse: New Rules, Stricter Checks & a Golden Visa for the Wealthy

Travel & tourism · 17 Nov 2025

Thailand Cracks Down on Visa Abuse: New Rules, Stricter Checks & a Golden Visa for the Wealthy

Thailand has introduced major changes to its immigration rules to curb visa abuse and illegal activities. The new measures mainly target tourist visas and visa-exempt entries, with a special focus on stopping frequent visa runs…

Major NHL Updates: Injuries, Contract Drama, Trade Talks & Olympic Concerns

Sports · 15 Nov 2025

Major NHL Updates: Injuries, Contract Drama, Trade Talks & Olympic Concerns

New Jersey Hockey Now reports that Arseny Gritsyuk impressed in his debut, looking like the ideal left-wing fit for the Devils’ top line—but that clarity may not last. Jack Hughes has suffered another injury, this…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 15 Nov 2025

Bangkok & Thailand · 15 Nov 2025

Trump Rolls Back Key Farm Import Tariffs Amid Cost-of-Living Pressure

On 15 November 2025, the White House announced that President Donald Trump had signed an executive order removing import tariffs on several agricultural items—including coffee, bananas, beef, coconuts, and mangoes—with the change applied retroactively from…

BangkokScoopBusiness & money · 12 Nov 2025

Business & money · 12 Nov 2025

Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicles Arm Makes Market Debut After Demerger, Analysts Expect Strong Listing

Tata Motors’ Commercial Vehicles (CV) division is set to debut on the Indian stock market today, November 12, 2025. Following the recent demerger effective from October 1, shareholders received one share of Tata Motors Commercial…

BangkokScoopPolitics & government · 8 Nov 2025

Politics & government · 8 Nov 2025

Judge Rules Trump Lacked Authority to Send National Guard to Portland

A U.S. judge has ruled that President Donald Trump cannot deploy National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon, marking the end of a lengthy legal dispute over the limits of presidential power. The court found that…

BangkokScoopBangkok & Thailand · 3 Nov 2025

Bangkok & Thailand · 3 Nov 2025

A Slice of Local Life Beyond Pearl Harbor

On weeknights in greater Honolulu, the doors of Aiea Bowl swing open to welcome families eager to unwind. Laughter fills the air as bowling balls glide down the lanes, blending with cheerful chatter and the…

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council Strengthens Regional Ties at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025

Travel & tourism · 3 Nov 2025

Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council Strengthens Regional Ties at ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025

MHTC’s involvement in ASTINDO Travel Fair 2025 underscores Malaysia’s commitment to strengthening healthcare partnerships in Indonesia, especially across Sumatra, one of our key health travel markets,” said Suriaghandi Suppiah, CEO of MHTC. “Through the Malaysia…