BANGKOK – The upcoming Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, scheduled for November 21, has been overshadowed by controversy after host Nawat Itsaragrisil allegedly insulted Mexico’s contestant, Fatima Bosch. Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha announced in a video on Instagram that Nawat has been barred from participating in this year’s events. “I will not allow the […]
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Rohingya boat capsizes near Malaysia, 11 dead, dozens missing
LANGKAWI, Malaysia – At least 11 people have died after a boat carrying members of Myanmar’s Rohingya community capsized near the Thailand-Malaysia border, Malaysian authorities reported on Monday. Approximately 70 people were believed to be on board the vessel. The status of another boat carrying 230 passengers remains unclear, though 13 survivors, mostly Rohingya, have […]
Miss Universe 2025 contestants walk out after Thai official humiliates Miss Mexico
BANGKOK – A controversy erupted at the Miss Universe 2025 pageant after several contestants walked out of a pre-pageant event in Thailand to protest the public humiliation of Miss Mexico, Fátima Bosch, by a senior Thai official. The incident occurred when Nawat Itsaragrisil, vice president for Asia and Oceania at the Miss Universe Organization (MUO) […]
Shehbaz hails Cambodia-Thailand peace, praises Trump
Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated Cambodia and Thailand on signing the Kuala Lumpur Peace Accord. He called it a “historic day for peace and diplomacy,” emphasizing its role in strengthening regional stability, cooperation, and economic ties between the two nations. He praised US President Donald Trump for his ongoing global peace efforts. Shehbaz highlighted […]
Trump co-signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR – United States President Donald Trump co-signed a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia during his first stop in Malaysia on his Asia tour, marking a major diplomatic step toward ending months of deadly border conflict. The deal, signed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Trump, and Malaysian […]
Trump promotes peace at ASEAN summit, hails Pakistan’s leadership
US President Donald Trump reaffirmed his commitment to global peace on Sunday, saying he preferred resolving conflicts through diplomacy and trade rather than war. Speaking in Kuala Lumpur at the ASEAN summit, Trump claimed to have helped end eight wars during his presidency, crediting dialogue and economic cooperation for his success. During the visit, Trump […]
Thailand begins year-long funeral for former Queen Sirikit
BANGKOK: Thailand on Sunday began a year-long funeral ceremony for former Queen Sirikit, with thousands of royalists gathering to pay their respects as her remains were transported to the Grand Palace in Bangkok, where she will lie in state for one year before cremation. Queen Sirikit, mother of King Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late […]
Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit dies at 93, nation enters mourning
BANGKOK – Thailand’s former Queen Sirikit, mother of the current King Maha Vajiralongkorn and wife of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, passed away on Friday at the age of 93, the royal palace announced. Her death marks the end of an era for many Thais, who revered her as the “Mother of the Nation.” The […]
Thai Minister quits after being linked to scam network
Thailand’s Deputy Finance Minister Vorapak Tanyawong has announced his resignation after being linked to a major scam network. The allegations claim his involvement in laundering money connected to online fraud operations. These scams reportedly operate in border areas between Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, and Cambodia. The United Nations says these areas became hubs for online fraud […]
Karachi Café Accused of Copying Thailand Coffee Brand’s Name and Logo
KARACHI – A consumer court in Karachi has issued a notice to Mondo Coffee Bar, a café located in DHA Phase-VIII, after a complaint claimed it was illegally using the name and logo of a Thailand-based coffee brand. The court has summoned the café’s management to appear on October 31 to respond to the allegations. […]