Thailand

In a Bid to Boost Tourism, Thailand Approves Draft Law to Legalize Casinos

13 Jan 2025

Thailand’s cabinet has approved a draft law to legalize casinos and gambling, a move aimed at boosting tourism, job creation, and investment, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra announced on Monday. The proposed law, which will be sent to parliament for review, would allow gambling in large-scale entertainment complexes. Currently, most forms...

Tourist Stumbles Upon ‘Sea of Poop’ at Thailand’s Full Moon Party Beach | WATCH

25 Dec 2024

Koh Phangan, the island famous for its Full Moon Party, has been a hotspot for global tourists for many years. Though it attracts thousands of people each month with its energetic atmosphere, the appeal of this island is now marred by the severe environmental damage caused by rampant tourism, and...

Thailand: An Exploration of Culture, Beauty, and Dialogue

21 Dec 2024

Thailand, a country where tradition meets modernity, provides a rich variety of experiences. From its lively streets to tranquil rivers, every moment here conveys a tale. News X's Bryan Thomas invites you on a unique exploration, revealing the treasures of this territory. We start our journey in the iconic Chinatown...

Mid-Air Chaos: Passengers Stand, Chat Mid-Air On Thailand-Bound Flight | WATCH

19 Dec 2024

A video from a Thailand-bound flight has gone viral, sparking an online debate about the lack of civic sense displayed by some passengers. The video, posted by Instagram user Ankit Kumar, shows a group of Indian passengers standing and chatting mid-flight, despite repeated requests from the cabin crew to remain...

Deadly Explosion At Thai Music Festival Kills Three And Injures Dozen, Two Suspect Arrested

14 Dec 2024

At least three have died and dozens more have been injured after an explosive device was thrown into a crowd at a music festival in Umphang, Tak province, Thailand. This explosion happened just before midnight on Friday during an outdoor performance at the annual festival, according to local officials from...

Watch: Giant Python Spotted Floating on Flooded Road in Thailand

06 Dec 2024

Social media sites are filled with pictures and scenes of the unrelenting rain in Thailand. In these pictures and scenes, one which caught the public's attention was a large python floating on top of floodwaters. The image left everyone unsettled. This giant snake, probably Reticulated Python, was bobbing around in...

ASEAN Ministers Hold Emergency Meeting To Tackle Myanmar Crisis In Bangkok

05 Dec 2024

ASEAN member states are set to hold a ministerial meeting in Thailand later this month to address the ongoing crisis in Myanmar, Indonesia's foreign ministry spokesperson Roy Soemirat announced on Thursday. Invited by Laos, the current ASEAN chair, the meeting will focus on implementing the bloc's five-point consensus plan, designed...

Thailand, Malaysia Struck With The Worst Flood In Decades, 12 Confirmed Dead

01 Dec 2024

The death toll from the severe floods that have battered southern Thailand and northern Malaysia has risen to at least 12, authorities confirmed on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people have been evacuated as water levels continued to rise over the past three days. In southern Thailand, nearly 534,000 households...

Meet Ava, The Adorable Golden Tiger Cub From Thailand

22 Nov 2024

After the hype caused by Moo Deng, another new comer is stealing headlines: the golden tiger cub of Thailand has named Ava. Ava belongs to the rare golden or strawberry tiger breed, with outstanding golden coloration in her mane. Her particular coloring comes through recessive genes, and such coat colorations...

Thai Woman Suffers 18 Years of Pain After Nurse Leaves Suture Needle Inside Her After Childbirth

13 Nov 2024

A disturbing case of medical negligence has emerged from Thailand, where a 36-year-old woman from Narathiwat province has suffered nearly two decades of excruciating pain due to a suture needle left inside her vagina after childbirth. For 18 years, she endured severe abdominal discomfort without receiving proper treatment until recently....

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