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Thu, 07 May 2026 14:44:00 +0700Thai and Cambodian leaders to meet at Asean summit
The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia are preparing to meet in the Philippines for rare talks following deadly fighting between the neighbours last year, as a ceasefire holds but with no formal resolution in sight.
Thu, 07 May 2026 14:23:00 +0700Malaysian parking clamp breaker reports to police
SONGKHLA — A Malaysian tourist surrendered to police on Thursday after a summons was issued for damaging a parking clamp attached to his car during a visit to Hat Yai city.
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:20:00 +070014 Chinese held after sneaking across border in Chanthaburi
Fourteen Chinese nationals allegedly linked to cyber scam and gambling networks in Cambodia were arrested along the border in Pong Nam Ron district of Chanthaburi early Thursday morning.
Thu, 07 May 2026 13:15:00 +0700Couple arrested for stealing reptiles from Pata mall zoo
A woman and a man have been arrested for stealing a Chinese crocodile lizard and a tiger salamander from Pata Zoo, a private zoo in a department store in Bang Phlat district of Bangkok.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:32:00 +0700Bank of Thailand revises growth forecast upward
The Bank of Thailand now sees the economy growing by 2.1% this year — an improvement from a previous forecast of just 1.5% — partly due to the government’s decision to borrow 400 billion baht, according to governor Vitai Ratanakorn.
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:10:00 +0700Young psychologists reflect Thai society under strain
Once a niche subject, psychology has gained significant traction in Thailand over the past decade. Public conversation is shifting, with mental well-being receiving greater attention. More people are willing to talk about it, more open to acknowledgi...
Thu, 07 May 2026 12:04:00 +0700Studio Ghibli awarded Spain’s ‘Nobel Prize’ for communication, humanities
The Japanese animation production company Studio Ghibli was awarded the Princess of Asturias Award, considered the Spanish equivalent of the Nobel Prize, for communication and humanities in 2026, according to the foundation.
Thu, 07 May 2026 11:09:00 +0700100 snakes among trafficked wildlife seized in Cha-am
PHETCHABURI - Thai and US authorities have seized more than 100 animals, most of them snakes, while they were being transported from southern Thailand for delivery to customers.
Thu, 07 May 2026 10:45:00 +0700Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on Mideast peace hopes
HONG KONG - The Nikkei index in Tokyo soared on Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the Iran war is close to ending and the revival of demand for all things AI.
Thu, 07 May 2026 09:45:00 +070050,000 gather for glimpse of BTS in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY - Around 50,000 fans of K-pop superstars BTS gathered outside Mexico’s National Palace on Wednesday to get a look at the group, who waved to the crowd from a balcony after meeting with President Claudia Sheinbaum.