Myanmar's military leader Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing visits those injured by an earthquake

ASEAN Mobilizes Emergency Response for Myanmar-Thailand Earthquake Disaster

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has pledged urgent humanitarian assistance to Myanmar and Thailand following a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck central Myanmar on Friday. The regional bloc has affirmed its commitment to supporting relief and recovery efforts,...
Friends and relatives wait for news about possible survivors in Bangkok.

Bangkok Skyscraper Collapse: Survivors Recount Horror as Rescue Efforts Continue

A construction worker recounted on Saturday (March 29) how he narrowly escaped death when a 30-storey skyscraper collapsed in Bangkok after a devastating earthquake struck Myanmar and Thailand the day before. The disaster has left at least five dead and...
earthquake, People inspect the debris of a collapsed building in Mandalay on Mar 28, 2025

7.7-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Southeast Asia: Myanmar and Thailand at the Epicenter of the Tremor

A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday afternoon, leaving widespread devastation in its wake. The tremors were powerful enough to be felt in neighboring Thailand and China, sending shockwaves through urban centers and prompting immediate evacuation efforts. According...
Rescuers work at the site a high-rise building under construction that collapsed after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Bangkok, Thailand

Massive Earthquake Devastates Myanmar and Thailand, Leaving Dozens Dead and Hundreds Trapped

A powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, killing over 20 people and leaving dozens trapped under debris. The quake, which occurred northwest of Sagaing, Myanmar, was followed by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock, exacerbating the devastation. It also caused destruction...
Gripen Fighter Jet

Thailand Advances Gripen Fighter Jet Deal with Sweden

The governments of Thailand and Sweden, in partnership with Swedish aerospace giant Saab, are in the final stages of negotiations for the sale of JAS 39 Gripen E/F multirole fighters. This move reflects Bangkok's strategy to enhance and modernize its...
AI-generated video featuring a likeness of Thailand PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thailand PM Uses AI-Generated Video to Reassure Chinese Tourists Amid Border Safety Concerns

Thailand has taken an innovative, albeit unconventional, approach to quell safety concerns among Chinese tourists by releasing an AI-generated video featuring a likeness of its prime minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, speaking fluently in Mandarin. The video, posted to the Thai government’s...
Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

Spanish Tourist Killed by Elephant in Thailand: Mahout Charged with Negligence

In a tragic turn of events at the Koh Yao Elephant Care Centre in southern Thailand, a Spanish tourist was killed by an elephant, prompting Thai authorities to charge the mahout responsible with negligence. The incident, which occurred last week,...
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Thailand Inflation Returns to Target Range, Bolstered by Rising Energy and Food Prices

Thailand’s inflation rate has returned to the central bank’s target range for the first time since May 2023, as rising energy and food prices propelled headline inflation upward in December. The country’s economic trajectory, was characterized by subdued inflationary pressures...
Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

Thai Fishermen Detained in Myanmar Waters After Fatal Encounter: One Dead, 31 Captured

A maritime dispute escalates tensions between Thailand and Myanmar More than 30 crew members of Thai fishing boats were detained in Myanmar waters on Saturday, November 30, following a confrontation that left one fisherman dead. The incident underscores long-standing tensions...
Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong -Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Singapore and Thailand Strengthen Ties: Focus on Carbon Credits, Security, and Connectivity

Singapore and Thailand reaffirmed their close partnership and explored new areas of collaboration during Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s one-day visit to Bangkok. At a joint press conference with Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, Mr. Wong highlighted key areas for deeper...
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