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August 23, 2023

American tourist forced to apologize in Thailand after blowing marijuana smoke on crowded street

Authorities in Thailand tracked down an American tourist and forced him to apologize after he was caught on video blowing cannabis smoke in a crowded area.

August 23, 2023

Wealthy Thai property developer Srettha Thavisin becomes country’s prime minister

Political newcomer Srettha Thavisin has become the prime minister of Thailand just nine months after joining party Pheu Thai, his first official step into politics.

August 23, 2023

Thailand’s ex-PM transferred from prison to hospital in less than a day after returning from exile

Thaksin Shinawatra, a former prime minister who returned to Thailand after being exiled for over a decade, was transferred from a prison to a hospital in less than a day.

August 17, 2023

Over $1.4 million worth of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in Kalasin

Over a ton of pangolin scales were seized by Thai authorities in the province of Kalasin. The scales were estimated to be worth more than $1.4 million.

August 10, 2023

Woman goes viral after she's knocked to the ground while taking photos with elephants in Thailand

A medical student was visiting an animal sanctuary in Thailand when she stopped to take a photo with two elephants. The photo-op ended with her on the ground.

August 10, 2023

Residents in China can now visit 70 additional countries following country’s lift of COVID travel restrictions

As China gradually returns to pre-pandemic levels, the country has been lifting more of its travel restrictions. Residents are now able to travel to 70 additional countries.

August 8, 2023

Estranged son of Thailand's king returns to country unexpectedly

After 27 years of living abroad, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, the estranged son of the king of Thailand, was spotted in Bangkok in a surprise return to the country.

July 11, 2023

German businessman found dismembered in freezer in Thailand

A German businessman missing for a week has been found dismembered in a freezer in southern Thailand along with a cordless chainsaw and hedge clippers.

July 11, 2023

Thailand's prime minister says he is leaving politics after his party finished 5th in May's general election

Prayuth Chan-ocha, the former prime minister of Thailand, announced that he is leaving politics after leading the country for nine years.

July 11, 2023

2 dead in Bangkok after elevated road collapses

At least two people died after an elevated road being built in Bangkok, Thailand, collapsed on Monday. Another 11 people also sustained injuries in the incident.