Aaron-Wooi Yik march into Thailand Open quarters

PETALING JAYA: Men’s doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik smashed into the Thailand Open quarter-finals with a commanding win over Japan’s Hiroki Midorikawa-Kyohei Yamashita. The world No. 5 pair needed only 38 minutes to beat the Japanese world No. …

Fears Bella May Culley was exploited by drug dealers while backpacking in Thailand

A family friend of British teen Bella May Culley say they believe she was meeting with drug runners in Thailand. The 18-year-old was initially reported missing in Thailand after concerned family members became alarmed when she stopped posting to her social …

Cambodia, Thailand strengthen anti-drug cooperation

Meas Vyrith (left), secretary-general of the National Authority for Combating Drugs (NACD), led the Cambodian delegation, while his Thai counterpart Phanurat Lakboon (right) hosted the meeting. NACD Cambodia and Thailand have stepped up their collaborative …

The 'beautiful' country and 'island paradise' which is a great alternative to Thailand

Some holidaymakers argue that there's a country potentially "better" for tourists than Thailand, despite receiving significantly fewer visitors. Thailand is a favourite destination for Brits, often the first choice for backpackers and those …

India's campaign at Thailand Open ends

IMAGE: Malvika Bansod. Photograph: BAI/X India's dismal run in elite international badminton tournaments continued, as all remaining shuttlers, including world number 10 women's doubles pair of Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand exited early, …

Bella Culley changed backpacking plans to join mystery Brits in Thailand before jetting to Georgia ‘with 30lb drug haul’

DRUGS arrest teen Bella Culley changed her backpacking plans last minute to follow a gang of British lads to Thailand, it has emerged. The nursing student originally jetted to the Philippines to meet an old pal from home when she fell in with the strangers …

Thailand Closes Similan Islands for 5 Months to Restore Nature

PHANG NGA  — The Similan Islands will be closed annually from May 16 to October 14, with the 2025 closure starting tomorrow. Upon reopening, a new E-Ticket system will require advance planning for tourist visits. Acting head of Similan Islands National …

Last message British teen sent mum before going missing in Thailand and getting arrested almost 4,000 miles away

Earlier this week, it was reported that a British teen had gone missing in Thailand after sending a last message to her mum while travelling. However, it then came to light that she had actually been arrested almost 4,000 miles across the world in Georgia. …

Việt Nam, Thailand forge strategic partnership for shared prosperity

Enhanced Strategic Partnership between Vietnam and Thailand

At the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra leads the high-level delegation of the Royal Thai Government to pay an official visit to Vietnam and co-chair the 4th Vietnam–Thailand Joint Cabinet Retreat on May …