Thailand

One dead, six rescued, dozens missing after migrant boat sinks near Malaysian-Thai border

Authorities confirmed that one woman drowned in the incident, while rescue teams managed to save six people

Authorities are trying to crack down on scammers in Southeast Asia. Here’s why it’s not working

People have been scammed out of billions of dollars and hundreds of thousands of people, kept on massive campuses, are forced to keep perpetuating this industry. Last month, the Myanmar military cracked down on one of the most well-known scammers near the border with Thailand. But experts say this is just a drop in the bucket

Thailand: Thaksin's party elects new leader after court axed daughter Paetongtarn

Thailand’s Pheu Thai party elected Julapun Amornvivat, a former deputy finance minister, as its new leader on Friday, following the resignation of Paetongtarn Shinawatra, the daughter of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra

Trump oversees signing of Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire deal as he begins his Asia tour

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia formally signed an enhanced ceasefire deal on Sunday, which was overseen by US President Donald Trump

Thailand, Cambodia to sign peace deal upon Trump's arrival in Malaysia

US President Donald Trump will witness the signing of a peace deal between Thailand and Cambodia as soon as he arrives Sunday in Malaysia, he said while en route to Asia.

Thailand's Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93, PM to skip Asean Summit

Former Queen of Thailand and mother of the current monarch, Queen Sirikit, passed away at age 93, the Thai royal palace confirmed on Saturday.

Thailand likely to hold general election on March 29

Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is expected to call a general election on March 29 after talks with the Election Commission. The vote, which may coincide with referendums on a new constitution and border agreements with Cambodia, will be the first major test of Anutin’s leadership since taking office in September.

In Photos | From Kenya to Vietnam, the friendliest countries in the world

Travelling to new places can be scary. But some places welcome you with open arms with its friendly people. Here are Condé Nast's friendliest countries in the world

Trump claims to have ended 8 wars. How accurate is he?

US President Donald Trump addressed Israel’s parliament on October 13, after the first phase of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire was put into action. During the speech, he said that he brought an end to eight wars in the world, including the conflict between India and Pakistan. Here are the facts

Bovine beauty! Inside Thailand’s pageant for buffaloes

Thailand hosts a unique beauty pageant for buffaloes. Part of the broader Chonburi Buffalo Racing Festival, the Buffalo Beauty Pageant is a beloved tradition in Thai culture, celebrating the animal’s deep connection to rural life and agriculture. Here's  all you need to know about it