Thailand has firmly rejected third-party mediation efforts to resolve the ongoing border conflict with Cambodia, insisting that Phnom Penh must immediately cease attacks and settle the dispute through direct bilateral talks. This stance was reaffirmed by the Thai Foreign Ministry after at least 16 people were killed in artillery exchanges during the second day of […]
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Pakistan crush India to reach Asian U-16 Volleyball final
Pakistan’s U-16 volleyball team defeated India 3-0 in the semi-final of the Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball Championship 2025. The match took place in Nakhon Phanom, Thailand. Pakistan won the sets with scores of 25-16, 25-19, and 25-12. The team looked confident throughout the game and controlled the pace from the start. This victory also […]
Pakistan dominate group stage with three back-to-back wins in Asian U16 volleyball
KARACHI – Pakistan continued their winning streak in the Asian U16 Volleyball Championship by defeating Chinese Taipei in straight sets on Sunday in Nakhon Pathom, Thailand. With this victory, Pakistan topped Group D without losing a single set in all three matches. The Green Shirts wrapped up their group stage with scores of 26-24, 25-14, […]
Air India flight diverts mid-air to Thailand after bomb threat alert
An Air India flight from Thailand to India made an emergency landing after a bomb threat was received mid-air. Flight AI-379, carrying 156 passengers, was en route from Phuket to Delhi when the threat was reported. Thai airport authorities quickly followed emergency procedures. The plane was safely diverted to a southern Thai island, where it […]
Pakistani boxer Shaheer Afridi defeats indian rival in Thailand showdown
Pakistani boxer Shaheer Afridi claimed a major victory over Indian opponent Tarjot Singh Bawa in a ranking fight held in Thailand. The intense Pakistan-India boxing clash drew attention as Afridi showcased remarkable strength and skill throughout the match. In the fourth round, Afridi overpowered his Indian rival, forcing the referee to stop the bout and […]
Myanmar earthquake death toll surpasses 1,600, aftershocks expected
A powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, killing over 1,600 people. The quake caused severe damage in cities like Mandalay, collapsing buildings and sparking fires. Myanmar’s military government has requested global aid to assist in rescue efforts. Rescue operations have been challenging, with survivors in Mandalay digging through rubble with their bare hands. […]
Deadly earthquake hits Myanmar and Thailand, over 150 confirmed dead
A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar and parts of Thailand on Friday, killing over 150 people. Officials fear the death toll may rise as more information comes in. Myanmar reported at least 144 deaths and over 700 injuries. The epicenter was near Mandalay, where buildings were severely damaged. A strong aftershock of 6.4 magnitude followed, […]
Thailand may receive more than 10 mln foreign tourists in this year
Thailand may record slightly more than 10 million foreign tourist arrivals this year, the tourism minister said on Friday, as a vital industry has recovered from the impact of the pandemic. There have been about 5.8 million foreign arrivals since the start of the year, Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told a seminar. According to a previous estimation […]
Thailand expects to earn 64 bln USD tourism revenue in 2023
BANGKOK: Thailand‘s government expects to achieve up to 2.38 trillion baht (about 64.3 billion U.S. dollars) in tourism revenue in 2023, a government spokesperson said Monday. As the tourism sector, a key driver of the Southeast Asian country’s economic growth, has continued to recover, the Thai government has set a target of bringing the revenue […]
Asia keeps Omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable
Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that is home to most of the globe’s population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge. Strict quarantine rules for arrivals and widespread mask wearing have […]