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Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking

John Spiby, who won £2.4 million in the UK lottery, established a drug empire instead of retiring peacefully.

Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine

Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, the U.S. secretary of state praised American-led diplomacy while arguing the U.N. is no longer fit for purpose on major conflicts.

10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours

Initial supply provided under IOC safe-sex policy ran out three days after the opening of the Winter Games athlete village

Pattaya Hosts Grand Mass Wedding Ceremony as Couples Celebrate Love by the Sea

Dozens of Thai and international couples exchange vows in a large-scale Valentine’s celebration aimed at boosting tourism and cultural charm

Malaysia Extends Lead Over Thailand as Southeast Asia’s Top Tourism Performer

Stronger visitor growth and diversified markets keep Malaysia ahead in regional arrivals, intensifying competition with Thailand

Thailand Moves to Win Back Chinese Tourists as Japan’s Appeal Softens

Bangkok intensifies safety messaging, visa incentives and targeted campaigns amid shifting outbound travel trends in China

Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'.

A hyper-realistic video showing Tom Cruise trading blows with Brad Pitt on a rooftop - created, its maker said, with artificial intelligence - jolted Hollywood this week and pro...

Thailand Tightens E-Commerce Platform Rules to Curb Fraud and Protect Digital Consumers

Bangkok strengthens oversight of online marketplaces and extends regulatory duties for platforms amid rising fraud and cybercrime

Vietnam–Thailand Airfares Spike for Tet Holiday as International Demand Soars

Flight prices from Vietnam to Thailand have risen sharply amid intense demand for travel during the Lunar New Year period, with round-trip fares in many cases doubling compared ...

Yodchanan Apologises for Joining Bhumjaithai-Led Coalition, Pledges Full Commitment to Economic Revival

Political figure expresses regret to supporters while affirming support for government stability and Thailand’s economic recovery agenda

Thailand Unveils ‘Zhong Tai Yi Jia Qin’ Drive to Welcome Chinese New Year Visitors

New campaign reinforces Thailand’s warm ties with China and aims to boost holiday tourism during the Lunar New Year period

Thailand Marks New Era in Space Research with Successful Orbiting of KNACKSAT-2 Satellite

Thai-developed CubeSat deployed from the International Space Station strengthens national space capabilities and inspires next generation
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Eighty-Year-Old Lottery Winner Sentenced to 16.5 Years for Drug Trafficking
Rubio Calls for Sweeping U.N. Reform, Saying It Has Failed to End Wars in Gaza and Ukraine
10,000 Condoms Distributed at Winter Olympics 2026 Athlete Village Depleted Within 72 Hours
Pattaya Hosts Grand Mass Wedding Ceremony as Couples Celebrate Love by the Sea
Malaysia Extends Lead Over Thailand as Southeast Asia’s Top Tourism Performer
Thailand Moves to Win Back Chinese Tourists as Japan’s Appeal Softens
Viral AI video of Tom Cruise fighting Brad Pitt sparks Hollywood panic: 'It's likely over for us'.
Thailand’s Hidden Lagoons and Lesser-Known Islands Offer Fresh Paradises Beyond the Tourist Trail
Pentagon Reviews Anthropic Partnership After Claude AI Reportedly Used in Operation Targeting Nicolás Maduro
Thailand’s Bhumjaithai and Pheu Thai Forge Coalition Deal to Form New Government
China’s EV Makers Face Mandatory Return to Physical Buttons and Door Handles in Driver-Distraction Safety Overhaul
Chinese Tourists Shift Toward Russia and Thailand as Japan Sees Cooling Demand
Mass Protests Erupt in Thailand With Calls for Nationwide Election Recount
UK Green Party Considering Proposal to Legalize Heroin for an Inclusive Society
OpenAI and DeepCent Superintelligence Race: Artificial General Intelligence and AI Agents as a National Security Arms Race
South Korea’s Births Edge Up After Years of Decline, Raising Hopes — and Doubts
Japan’s Sanae Takaichi Secures Historic Supermajority After High-Stakes Snap Election
Emergency Call Reveals Australian Teen’s Composure After Swimming Four Kilometres to Save Family
We will protect them from the digital Wild West.’ Another country will ban social media for under-16s
McDonald's Shortens Breakfast Hours in Australia Due to Egg Shortage
Anutin Charnvirakul Secures Election Triumph in Thailand Riding Strong Nationalist Sentiment
Conservative Parties Secure Major Victories in Both Japan and Thailand’s Elections
Bhumjaithai’s Election Victory Marks a Conservative Turn in Thailand’s Political Landscape
Thai Election Delivers Unexpected Conservative Surge as Reformist Poll Leads Fall Short
Who Is Thailand’s Anutin Charnvirakul and How He Secured a Decisive Election Lead
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Says Bhumjaithai Won Most Seats and Is Ready to Work With Other Parties
Thailand’s 2026 General Election: Key Dynamics to Watch on Polling Day and Beyond
Thailand’s Election on Sunday Marks a Pivotal Turn After Two Decades of Political Turmoil
Thailand’s Pro-Democracy People’s Party Leads Polls Ahead of Pivotal Election
Ghislaine Maxwell to Testify Before US Congress on February 9
Al.com Acquired by Crypto.com Founder for $70 Million
Thailand Fortifies Ban Nong Ya Kaew with Defensive Works and Readies for Future Operations
Thailand’s Best Spas in 2026: Where to Go for Luxury, Wellness and Deep Relaxation
Apple iPhone Lockdown Mode blocks FBI data access in journalist device seizure
Belgium: Man Charged with Rape After Faking Payment to Sex Worker
KPMG Urges Auditor to Relay AI Cost Savings
China unveils plans for a 'Death Star' capable of launching missile strikes from space
NASA allows astronauts to take smartphones on upcoming missions to capture special moments.
Investigation Launched at Winter Olympics Over Ski Jumpers Injecting Hyaluronic Acid
U.S. State Department Issues Urgent Travel Warning for Citizens to Leave Iran Immediately
Wall Street Erases All Gains of 2026; Bitcoin Plummets 14% to $63,000
Thailand Tightens Airport Immigration Controls Amid Security Concerns and Visa Abuse
Eighty-one-year-old man in the United States fatally shoots Uber driver after scam threat
Thailand Advances Plans to Host Southeast Asia’s First Disneyland-Style Entertainment Hub
Thailand’s Next Prime Minister Race Heats Up as Major Parties and Leaders Position for 2026 Election
AI Invented “Hot Springs” — Tourists Arrived and Were Shocked
Blackpink’s Lisa Named Tourism Ambassador as Thailand Leverages Her Global Appeal
Thai Military Exhibits Vast Evidence of Transnational Fraud From Seized Cambodian Scam Compound
Bank of Thailand Moves to Rein In Online Gold Trading as Prices Spike
Thailand’s Cannabis Boom Contracts Sharply as More Than Seven Thousand Shops Close Under New Regulatory Regime
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