Topic
Thailand
37 stories related to this topic, newest first.
thehindu.comworld8 days ago
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Body Moved to Grand Palace After Death at 47
Thousands of mourners lined Bangkok streets as the body of the Thai king's daughter was brought to the Grand Palace. The 47-year-old princess died from an abdominal infection after more than three years in a coma.
AJ
manilatimes.networld9 days ago
Body of Thai princess arrives at Bangkok palace after death at age 47
The body of Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol was transported from Chulalongkorn Hospital to the Grand Palace on Saturday. Thousands of mourners in black lined the 10-kilometre route as officials conducted the procession under tight security.
AF
thehindu.compolitics9 days ago
Princess Bajrakitiyabha's Body Moved from Hospital to Grand Palace in Royal Procession
The 47-year-old princess, who died Thursday after nearly four years in a coma, was transported Saturday through streets lined with mourners in black.
thehindu.comworld9 days ago
Thai Police Arrest Two Israeli Citizens in Business and Real Estate Probe
Thai police arrested two Israeli citizens on suspicion of business and real estate crimes. The arrests form part of a broader enforcement effort targeting foreigners accused of circumventing local laws.
JE
nypost.comworld9 days agoUpdated
King Vajiralongkorn’s eldest daughter, Princess Bajrakitiyabha, dies at 47 after nearly four years in a coma
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, died Thursday night at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital in Bangkok. She had been in a coma since collapsing with heart problems in December 2022.
Al Jazeeraworld10 days ago
Thai Court Sentences Two Men to Death for 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing, Acquits Them on Separate Charges
A Bangkok court handed down death sentences on 11 June 2026 to Adem Karadag and Yusufu Mieraili for the 2015 attack that killed 20 people and wounded 120 at the Erawan Shrine.
AJ
thehindu.comworld16 days ago
Thailand to join UN maritime arbitration with Cambodia, halts other two-way talks
Thailand announced it will participate in United Nations maritime arbitration with Cambodia. Officials also suspended other bilateral discussions on the maritime boundary.
theconversation.compolitics17 days ago
Thailand Debates Sexual Abuse After Prominent Family Member’s Accusation Against Brother
A member of a Thai family business empire accused his brother of childhood sexual abuse. Other public figures have since shared their experiences and called for an end to victim-blaming.
manilatimes.networld17 days ago
Thailand Holds Annual Military Conscription Lottery
The nationwide lottery assigns conscription duties to tens of thousands of young men each year. Heightened military alert follows 2025 border clashes with Cambodia.
FR
prnewswire.combusiness25 days ago
World Gym Corporation Signs Three-Year Partnership with HYROX in Taiwan
World Gym Corporation announced a three-year agreement with HYROX on May 28, 2026. The deal initially covers 140 corporate-owned World Gym locations in Taiwan and includes planned expansion into Thailand later this year.
abcnews.go.comworld28 days ago
Thai and Finnish experts join Laos cave rescue for seven trapped villagers
Rescue teams from Thailand and Finland arrived Monday to assist efforts to reach seven Laotian villagers trapped in a flooded cave in central Xaysomboun province. The group entered the cave on May 20 while searching for gold and became trapped after heavy rain caused flash floodi…
nypost.comworld28 days ago
Thai Police Dress as Dancers to Arrest Drug Suspect
Thai officers posed as a female dance troupe during a street festival in Tha Luang to detain a man suspected of drug sales. The suspect was found with methamphetamine and drug-packaging materials.
japantimes.co.jpworld30 days ago
Thai Police Arrest Six Nigerians in Romance Scam Investigation
Thai police detained six Nigerian nationals accused of operating a romance scam that used AI-generated images and video calls. The suspects allegedly posed as professionals to solicit fees from Thai women.
MA
nypost.comworld33 days ago
Singha Beer Heir Removed from Roles After Brother's Allegations
Sunit Scott was dismissed from positions at Boonrawd Brewery Company after his brother Siranudh Scott posted a video alleging sexual abuse. The company stated it is cooperating with authorities.
usatoday.comworld34 days ago
Scientists Identify New 88-Foot Dinosaur Species in Thailand
Researchers have described a newly identified sauropod from fossils found in northeast Thailand. The dinosaur measured 88 feet long and weighed about 27 tons.
finance35 days ago
American Couple Retires in Thailand Beach Town After Eight Years Abroad
Kevin Elliott and his wife Camille moved to Hua Hin, Thailand, after Kevin's job in Qatar ended. They pay about $870 monthly for a three-bedroom house and say the lower cost of living supports a lifestyle they could not replicate in the United States.
ecns.cnworld35 days ago
Researchers Identify New Giant Dinosaur Species in Thailand
Scientists have described a previously unknown long-necked dinosaur species from fossils found in northeastern Thailand. The animal is estimated to have weighed about 27 tons and lived 100 to 120 million years ago.
AB
Al Jazeeraworld36 days ago
Train Collides with Bus Stuck on Tracks in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A train struck a bus stuck on the tracks in Bangkok, killing at least eight people. Thai officials said there was not enough time for the bus to clear the crossing before impact.
nypost.comworld36 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a public bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok on Saturday, killing eight people and injuring 32 others. The crash also involved cars and motorcycles and sparked a fire that engulfed the bus.
SK
france24.comworld36 days ago
Freight Train Strikes Bus at Bangkok Rail Crossing, Killing Eight
A freight train collided with a bus at a rail crossing near Makkasan station in Bangkok. Eight people died and 32 were injured in the crash and subsequent fire.
world37 days ago
Chinese Tourist Barred from Thailand After Damaging Airport Gate
A Chinese man was permanently banned from Thailand after he damaged an automated immigration gate at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Thai authorities revoked his visa and charged him with property damage and verbal abuse.
IN
BBC Newsworld37 days ago
Freight Train Collides With Bus in Bangkok, Killing at Least Eight
A freight train struck a public bus in central Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, killing at least eight people and injuring 25 others. The impact triggered a fire that engulfed the bus and nearby vehicles near an airport rail link station. Thai authorities are investigating the caus…
MA
AJ
indianexpress.comworld38 days ago
88-Foot Nagatitan Dinosaur Remains Discovered in Thailand
British and Thai researchers have identified Nagatitan, the largest and geologically youngest sauropod known from Southeast Asia. The Cretaceous Period fossils, first spotted by a villager in Chaiyaphum province, include a 5.8-foot humerus and indicate the creature weighed 25 to…
France 24world38 days ago
Thai Researchers Describe New Sauropod Species Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis from Northeast Thailand
A new sauropod species measuring 27 metres and weighing 27 tonnes has been named from fossils found in northeast Thailand. The study describing Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, the region's biggest known dinosaur, was published on 14 May 2026. Lead researcher Thitiwoot Sethapanichsakul…
Al Jazeerascience38 days agoUpdated
Scientists Name Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, Largest Dinosaur Discovered in Southeast Asia
Palaeontologists have identified a new species of sauropod from fossils first spotted by a villager in Thailand a decade ago. The 27-metre-long herbivore, named Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, lived roughly 113 million years ago and weighed between 25 and 28 tons. The study, published…
interestingengineering.comscience38 days ago
New Giant Long-Necked Dinosaur Species Identified From Thailand Fossils
Scientists have identified a new species of sauropod dinosaur from fossils found in north-eastern Thailand a decade ago. The nagatitan weighed 27 tonnes and measured 27 metres in length. The discovery was detailed in a study published in the Scientific Reports journal.
New York Postworld38 days agoUpdated
Scientists Name New 27-Meter Sauropod from 113-Million-Year-Old Thai Fossils
Fossils of the 113-million-year-old sauropod Nagatitan chaiyaphumensis, nearly 90 feet long and weighing 25 to 28 tons, were unearthed in Thailand’s Chaiyaphum province. The research, published May 14, 2026, in Scientific Reports, offers new insight into sauropod diversity and th…
Al Jazeerapolitics42 days ago
Thailand Releases Former PM Thaksin Shinawatra After Eight Months in Prison
Thailand’s former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was freed on Monday after serving eight months of a one-year corruption sentence. Supporters gathered to greet the telecommunications billionaire upon his early release on parole. The development raises questions about his poten…
AF
thehindu.comworld42 days ago
Former Thai Premier Thaksin Shinawatra to Leave Prison on Monday
Former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra is scheduled to be released from a Bangkok prison on Monday. Supporters are expected to gather outside the facility to greet him upon his exit. The release follows his return to Thailand and subsequent imprisonment last year.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance43 days ago
New Coronavirus Found in Thai Bats May Be Able to Infect People
Researchers led by a University of Tokyo virologist identified a new coronavirus in bats in Thailand. The study found the virus may have the ability to infect humans. The discovery was reported on May 10, 2026.
FI
Rapplerworld45 days ago
ASEAN Prepares for Summit in Cebu as Philippines Hosts Regional Meetings
Southeast Asian leaders arrived in Cebu on May 7 for the 48th ASEAN Summit. Foreign and economic ministers held meetings while the Philippines convened a BIMP-EAGA summit and a trilateral meeting on a Cambodia-Thailand border dispute. The main leaders' meetings are scheduled for…
koreatimes.co.krpolitics47 days ago
Thailand to Increase Oversight of Tourist Conduct After Public Incidents
Thailand said Wednesday it would tighten monitoring of tourist behavior following incidents of public sexual activity by foreigners. The prime minister’s office stated that such actions contradict the culture of Thailand and that violators would face prosecution. Officials are re…
gatestoneinstitute.orgbusiness49 days ago
Propella Group and TISTR Sign MOU for Commercialization of Thai Research Technologies
Propella Group and the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research announced a partnership to commercialize research-stage ventures. The agreement involves applying a scale-up framework to technologies in health, cleantech, and agritech sectors. The collaboration…
Bloombergworld59 days ago
Thai Court Accepts Case Against Opposition Lawmakers on Royal Insult Law Amendment
A court in Thailand has accepted a case accusing opposition lawmakers of violating ethical standards. The case relates to their failed attempt to amend the country's royal insult law, known as lese majeste. This development occurs amid discussions on legal reforms in Thailand.
nypost.comworld59 days ago
U.S. Navy Sailor Sidelined by Monkey Attack During Stopover in Thailand
A U.S. Navy sailor was left behind after being attacked by a monkey in Thailand while en route to minesweeping duties in the Strait of Hormuz. The incident occurred during a stopover in Phuket, and the sailor was evacuated to Japan for treatment. The ship's mission to clear mines…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld61 days ago
Thailand Reshuffles State Spending to Cushion Oil Shock Impact While Keeping Deficit Target
Thailand is adjusting its state spending to mitigate the effects of an oil shock. The move maintains the existing deficit target. The reshuffle aims to provide economic cushioning without altering fiscal goals.
BU
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewfinance62 days ago
Moody’s Upgrades Thailand’s Credit Outlook to Stable, Affirms Baa1 Rating
Moody’s Ratings has upgraded Thailand’s credit outlook to stable from negative, citing easing risks from U.S. tariffs and improved domestic investment. The agency affirmed the sovereign rating at Baa1. This change occurred as of April 21, 2026, placing Thailand in the investment-…
BU