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prnewswire.comWorld 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.comThai 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.comThai 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.jpThai 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.
nypost.comSingha 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.comScientists 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.
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.cnResearchers 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.
Al JazeeraTrain 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.comFreight 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.
france24.comFreight 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.
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.
foxnews.comFreight 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…
indianexpress.com88-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 24Thai 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 JazeeraScientists 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.comNew 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 PostScientists 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 JazeeraThailand 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…
thehindu.comFormer 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.comNew 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.
RapplerASEAN 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.krThailand 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.orgPropella 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…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewThai 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewU.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 reviewThailand 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.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewMoody’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-…