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Thailand is leveraging Europe's heatwave to promote rainy-season holidays and boost air conditioner exports. The Tourism Authority of Thailand has launched a campaign targeting European travelers seeking relief from high temperatures, while increased AC shipments highlight the country's business opportunities.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will resign as a lawmaker to trigger a special election, seeking to clear his name amid financial allegations. He faces investigations over a £5 million gift from a Thailand-based cryptocurrency billionaire and donations from George Cottrell, a crypto-gambling entrepreneur with a U.S. fraud conviction. Farage denies any wrongdoing.

Beijing hosted a movie screening of the film 'Dear You' for 150 foreign diplomats and their families from 74 embassies to help them 'better understand China'. The film, organized by the Chinese foreign ministry, was shot in the Teochew dialect of the Chaoshan region in Guangdong province and has sparked debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia.

A mystery Thai investor's near $1 billion stake in True has triggered a probe. The investigation focuses on the undisclosed ownership and financial implications of the investment.

Thai PM threatens to shut down the cannabis industry following a surge in cannabis smuggling to countries like the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Thailand decriminalized cannabis in 2022 for medicinal use, but recreational sales and regulatory challenges have emerged.

Thailand's 'Made in Thailand' label is gaining recognition for quality in the jewellery sector, driven by technical expertise and sustainability. The industry has become one of the country's largest exports.

The remains of a US airman who fought in WWII were discovered in Thailand over 80 years later. The article highlights the phrase 'no man's left behind' in reference to the recovery.

An 84-year-old Australian man has been a victim of a Facebook Messenger scam for four years, losing thousands of dollars to a 'prize' scam where he must pay fees to receive money. Despite being shown evidence, he continues to believe the scam, and the submitter cannot contact his family or block the scam messages.

Seoul cafés are hosting birthday parties for celebrities who do not attend, and nearly 100 monkeys escaped from an enclosure in Thailand.

ASEAN military observers have visited the Thai-Cambodian border to assess damage and document claims as Bangkok and Phnom Penh continue to accuse each other of violating a ceasefire. The delegation toured contested areas and listened to competing narratives following last year’s clashes, which resulted in over 100 military casualties.

A 20-year-old British woman has been charged with murdering her partner by stabbing him with a 20-inch hunting knife at their luxury villa in Thailand.

A British woman, 20, has been charged with murdering her partner by stabbing him with a 20-inch hunting knife at their luxury villa in Thailand.

An Australian man accused of murdering a Thai teenager may not avoid the death penalty if found guilty, despite potential compensation to the victim's family. The case involves an alleged murder and legal implications regarding capital punishment.

Chiranuj Bhirombhakdi, the mother of Siranudh 'Psi' Scott, dropped her 'ungrateful child' lawsuit against her son under a 1908 law enforcing filial duty, seeking space to 'heal' her family. The case involved a rift in Thailand's richest family, triggered by Psi's abuse allegations against his brother.

A 33-year-old UK businessman was reportedly stabbed to death by his 20-year-old British wife at a luxury villa in Thailand. The incident occurred at a private residence, with no additional details provided in the title.

The article lists 15 countries with clear immigration rules and attainable income requirements, such as Portugal's D7 visa and Thailand's five-year remote work visa, which have routine approval processes.

An Australian man accused of murdering a 17-year-old Thai girl sent disturbing text messages after allegedly killing her, according to a report. A sex worker disclosed the messages he reportedly sent before attempting to dispose of the girl’s body.

An 11-year-old boy drove his parents’ truck into a Buddhist procession in Thailand, killing nine monks and seriously injuring around 10 others. The incident occurred during a pilgrimage in northeastern Mukdahan province, and the boy, who is under 12, faces no criminal liability. Authorities emphasized the need for improved road safety.

Eight Buddhist monks were killed and over a dozen injured in northeastern Thailand when an 11-year-old boy driving his parents’ truck crashed into pilgrims on a rural road. The incident occurred in Mukdahan province, with social media images showing monks’ bodies and alms bowls scattered at the scene.

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand, killing eight and injuring 14 others. The incident occurred in Mukdahan province, with the boy now in custody and the cause under investigation.

An 11-year-old boy crashed his parents' pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage in Thailand's Mukdahan province, killing eight and hospitalizing 14.

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of monks on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring 14 others. Security footage showed the monks walking in a line before the truck collided with them, and the boy is in custody while authorities investigate the cause.

An 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck crashed into a group of Thai monks on a pilgrimage in northeastern Thailand, killing eight monks and injuring 14 others. The boy is in custody, and the cause of the accident is under investigation.

At least 8 people were killed in a crash involving a pickup truck driven by a child in Thailand. The incident was reported by officials and the Associated Press.

Thailand’s Bangchak Corporation Public Company acquired Caltex petrol stations in Hong Kong for HK$2.1 billion (US$270 million) to expand into North Asia. The acquisition involves 100% of the shares of Chevron Hong Kong from Chevron Companies (China).

A 17-year-old known as Cake was found dead in a black suitcase near a railway track in Pattaya, Thailand. Australian national Simon Peter Carman, 45, has been charged in connection to the murder, which has raised safety concerns in the area.

Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that 10 of 11 Thai-flagged or chartered vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz since late February have safely departed. One remaining vessel, the Hatthaya Naree, is still in the area awaiting cargo loading before departure.

A grieving family of a Thai teen found dead in a suitcase is gathering to send her 'back to heaven.' The incident has delivered a heartbreaking blow to the family.

Erasmo Guerra and his partner moved from New York to Bangkok due to higher affordability, kindness, and safety concerns in Manhattan. They now live in a Bangkok apartment under Thailand's remote worker visa, enjoying lower costs and community warmth.

An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, was charged with murder and body concealment in Thailand after a 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase linked to him. Security footage showed him entering a Pattaya condominium with the girl and later leaving alone with a suitcase, which was discovered after his arrest at a Bangkok airport.

Thailand plans to invest in US LNG projects to secure supply, with a focus on LNG storage.

Simon Carman, an accused Australian killer, is detained in a Thai jail cell described as a 'hellhole' with no bed, air conditioning, or food. A chilling warning suggests there will be 'no good ending' for him.

Malaysia is attracting a record number of Chinese tourists using viral algorithms as Thailand's appeal declines. Pakistan has acquired a new Chinese-built stealth submarine, enhancing its military capabilities.

The US Army is exploring drone boats to address declining readiness and size of its watercraft fleet in the Pacific. It plans to test an autonomous vessel by next summer and potentially acquire 30-100 medium-sized uncrewed surface vessels (USVs) for supply and transport missions. The Army's current watercraft mission-capable rate dropped below 40% in 2024 due to maintenance issues.

An Australian man from Ballarat, Victoria, was arrested for the murder of 17-year-old Thai girl Tunchanok Donhomla, whose naked body was found in a suitcase alongside a railway line in Thailand. He was apprehended as he allegedly attempted to board a plane at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

An estimated $300 billion in oil and gas reserves is located under overlapping territory in the Gulf of Thailand. Cooperation between Thailand and Cambodia is complicated by political tensions over a separate land border dispute.

An Australian man has been charged with murder after the body of a 17-year-old Thai girl was discovered in a suitcase. Simon Peter Carman is facing murder charges in connection with the death of Tunchanok Donhomla.

Parents of a teenage girl found stuffed into a suitcase in Thailand are collecting her body as an Australian tourist faces murder charges after attempting to leave the country. The case has drawn attention due to the violent circumstances and the international involvement of the accused.

A teenage girl was found stuffed into a suitcase in Thailand, and her parents are traveling to collect her body after an Australian tourist was charged with murder for attempting to leave the country.

An Australian man has been charged with murder after a 17-year-old girl's body was found discarded in a suitcase near a railway track in Thailand, according to police.