Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 16:33:58 GMT
Tamil Nadu CPI Secy M Veerapandiyan flags concerns over 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' sung third at CM Vijay's swearing-in
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], May 10 (ANI): Tamil Nadu CPI Secretary M Veerapandiyan on Sunday issued a letter taking exception to 'Thamizhthai Vaazhthu' being pushed to third place, next to Vande Mataram and the National Anthem, at the swearing-in ceremony of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.Expressing his concerns over the 'violation of established convention', the CPI state secretary called it the res
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 08:33:06 GMT
Delhi airport customs seize Rs 35 crore hydroponic weed haul from Bangkok passengers
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): In a major drug haul at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, Customs officers on Saturday intercepted two passengers arriving from Bangkok and seized nearly 35 kilograms of high-grade hydroponic marijuana, with an estimated value of approximately Rs 34.93 crore.The operation, carried out by the Air Intelligence Unit (AIU) of Customs at IGI Airport, was triggered by APIS (Advan
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 07:45:37 GMT
China's durian appetite cultivates new growth for Southeast Asian orchards
NANNING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- At a fruit logistics center in Pingxiang near the Friendship Pass, a key gateway for ASEAN produce in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the recent May Day holiday saw tourists and wholesalers crowding around neatly stacked durians, lured by the promise of fresher taste and hard-to-beat prices."Many visitors come for the border experience and pick up some durian as the ult
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 00:05:08 GMT
Jeeno Thitikul grabs 3-shot lead in windy conditions at Mizuho
(Photo credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images)World No. 2 Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand built a three-stroke lead through two rounds Friday as she attempts to go back-to-back at the Mizuho Americas Open in West Caldwell, N.J.Thitikul won the event last year at Liberty National Golf Club before it was moved to Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J. Her 3-under-par 69 in the second round lifted her to
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 12:17:41 GMT
From luxury to everyday staple: China sees steady durian price decline
KUNMING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Monthong durians from Thailand are now priced starting at 28 yuan (about 4.09 U.S. dollars) per kilogram at a fruit wholesale market in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province.Meanwhile, on live-streaming e-commerce platforms across the country, shoppers can get a two-kilogram-plus durian yielding six generous pods of flesh for just 129 yuan, shipping included.Once
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 08:32:52 GMT
Kris Jenner says Ozempic left her feeling "so sick" before finding "game changer"
Washington DC [US], May 8 (ANI): Kris Jenner has claimed that Ozempic made her feel 'so sick' before she finally found what she called a 'game changer' for her health and energy levels.According to PEOPLE, during her appearance on the SHE MD Podcast, the 70-year-old businesswoman and reality TV star opened up about her experience with the popular weight-loss drug and why it did not work for her.Talking ab
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 19:00:37 GMT
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes first direct cargo link to Northern Thailand with K-Mile Air as freighter network hits 36 destinations
ABU DHABI, 7th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Abu Dhabi Airports has welcomed Thailand-based all-cargo carrier K-Mile Air to Zayed International Airport (AUH) following the commencement of freighter operations from 4 May. The airline will operate five weekly services using a Boeing 767 freighter to Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) and Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI), opening the first direct air cargo li
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 18:32:21 GMT
IGPL's Pukhraj Gill leads by one after two days at ADT in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], May 7 (ANI): India's Pukhraj Singh Gill played 25 holes on the second day and produced superb golf to move into the pole position for a maiden Asian Development Tour (ADT) victory at the ADT Players Championship.After finishing seven holes from the first round, the 29-year-old winner, who won the Order of Merit on the IGPL Tour in India, is holding the 36-hole clubhouse lead at 11-under-
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 16:17:41 GMT
THE PHILIPPINES-CEBU-THAI-CAMBODIAN-PM-MEETING
(260507) -- CEBU, May 7, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (R) meets his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet (L) and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, May 7, 2026. Anutin discussed the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border with Cambodian and Philippine leaders, said Ratchada Thanadirek, spokesperson for the Thai pri
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 04:40:13 GMT
Thailand's strategic recalibration opens economic opportunities for India: ORF Report
New Delhi [India], May 7 (ANI): A special report by the Observer Research Foundation (ORF) has said that changing geopolitical dynamics in Thailand are creating fresh strategic and economic opportunities for India, positioning New Delhi as a potential 'third axis' alongside the United States and China. The report, titled 'India and Thailand: The Compelling Case for a Deeper Compact', authored by Jaibal Naduvath,
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 16:16:18 GMT
THAILAND-BANGKOK-ASIA PACIFIC RAIL 2026
(260506) -- BANGKOK, May 6, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn delivers the opening remarks at the Asia Pacific Rail 2026 in Bangkok, Thailand, May 6, 2026. TO GO WITH "Thailand unveils logistics roadmap at Asia-Pacific rail exhibition" (Xinhua/Sun Weitong)
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 11:35:39 GMT
Indian Golf Union to send three-member team for 2026 Queen Sirikit Cup
New Delhi [ India], May 6 (ANI): The Indian Golf Union (IGU), the National Sports Federation recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) and International Golf Federation (IGF), will send a three-member Indian team to compete in the prestigious Queen Sirikit Cup next month at the Sentul Highlands Golf Club in Bogor, Indonesia. According to a press release from IGU, the event is scheduled from
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 04:15:14 GMT
Update: China's May Day box office edges up as "Vanishing Point" tops holiday charts
BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) -- China's box office for the five-day May Day holiday ending on Tuesday totaled 758 million yuan (about 110 million U.S. dollars), slightly surpassing the total for the same period last year, data from the China Film Administration showed Wednesday.The figure compares with 747 million yuan in 2025, which marked a sharp decline from 1.5 billion yuan in 2024.Crime thriller "Vanishin
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 22:00:00 GMT
Dictators, democracies and the death of a free press
As governments tighten their grip on information, press freedom around the world is collapsing under the weight of censorship, intimidation and state-backed persecution, writes DrBinoy Kampmark.SCRIBBLERS, scribes, authors and publishers all of these are facing ever-worsening conditions in pursuing their work in battling the goons of secrecy and impunity.The Reporters Without Borders (RSF)World Press Free
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Published: Sat, 09 May 2026 10:15:19 GMT
China, Thailand to hold joint army training
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhua) -- China and Thailand will hold the "Strike-2026" joint army training in Thailand in mid-and-late May, a Chinese defense ministry spokesperson said Saturday. Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the announcement at a press briefing. Focusing on the theme of "Joint Counter-terrorism Operations in Mountains and Jungles," Chinese and Thai troops will fo
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 13:47:32 GMT
China Focus: China's durian appetite cultivates new growth for Southeast Asian orchards
NANNING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- At a fruit logistics center in Pingxiang near the Friendship Pass, a key gateway for ASEAN produce in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, the recent May Day holiday saw tourists and wholesalers crowding around neatly stacked durians, lured by the promise of fresher taste and hard-to-beat prices. "Many visitors come for the border experience and pick up some durian as the ul
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Published: Fri, 08 May 2026 07:46:21 GMT
China Focus: From luxury to everyday staple: China sees steady durian price decline
KUNMING, May 8 (Xinhua) -- Monthong durians from Thailand are now priced starting at 28 yuan (about 4.09 U.S. dollars) per kilogram at a fruit wholesale market in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province. Meanwhile, on live-streaming e-commerce platforms across the country, shoppers can get a two-kilogram-plus durian yielding six generous pods of flesh for just 129 yuan, shipping included. O
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 15:45:15 GMT
Thai, Cambodian PMs discuss border situation in Philippines
BANGKOK/PHNOM PENH, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul met his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on the sidelines of the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines, the Thai prime minister's office said on Thursday. Anutin discussed the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border with Cambodian and Philippine leaders, said Ratchada Thanadirek
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Published: Thu, 07 May 2026 06:45:09 GMT
Thai PM to meet Cambodian counterpart during ASEAN Summit
BANGKOK, May 7 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Thursday that he would meet his Cambodian counterpart Hun Manet during the upcoming ASEAN Summit in the Philippines. "There will definitely be a meeting, but it may not be a bilateral one," Anutin said, when interviewed by reporters before setting off for the Philippines to attend the 48th ASEAN Summit. Safeguarding Thailand's sove
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 15:45:10 GMT
Thailand approves 29 bln USD investment amid data center demand
BANGKOK, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) approved six major projects worth a combined 958 billion baht (about 29 billion U.S. dollars) on Wednesday. The wave of approvals is led by a massive data infrastructure expansion by TikTok, underscoring the country's strategic push to become a regional hub for digital infrastructure and cloud services, the BOI said in a statement. According
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 15:15:25 GMT
Thailand unveils logistics roadmap at Asia-Pacific rail exhibition
BANGKOK, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn on Wednesday unveiled an ambitious roadmap to transform the Southeast Asian country into a regional trade and logistics hub. In his opening remarks at the Asia Pacific Rail 2026 in Bangkok, Phiphat reaffirmed the government's push to elevate Thailand's rail network into the core engine of the nation's a
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 08:15:18 GMT
Thailand's headline inflation in April hits over 3-year high
BANGKOK, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's headline inflation rose in April, marking its first increase in a year as domestic fuel prices spiked amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and shipping disruptions in the Middle East, official data showed on Wednesday. The Southeast Asian country's consumer price index (CPI) jumped 2.89 percent last month compared to a year earlier, rebounding sharply from a 0.08 percent decli
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 07:16:06 GMT
2nd LD-Writethru-China Focus: China's May Day box office edges up as "Vanishing Point" tops holiday charts
by Xinhua writer Zhang Yunlong BEIJING, May 6 (Xinhua) -- China's box office during the five-day May Day holiday, a key moviegoing period, rose slightly year on year, supported by stronger admissions and a late surge in ticket sales driven by positive word-of-mouth. Total ticket sales from May 1 to 5 reached 758 million yuan (about 110 million U.S. dollars), according to data from the China Film Administr
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 00:45:11 GMT
Thailand's inbound tourism revenue up in April despite decline in foreign arrivals
BANGKOK, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's inbound tourism revenue grew in April despite a contraction in overall international visitor numbers, as disruptions stemming from the Middle East conflict weighed on the vital tourism industry, official data showed on Tuesday. According to the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Southeast Asian country generated an estimated 117 billion baht (about 3.59 billion U.S. dollars
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Published: Wed, 06 May 2026 00:15:15 GMT
Thailand's business sentiment sinks further in April
BANGKOK, May 6 (Xinhua) -- Thailand's business sentiment continued to decline in April across all sectors, mainly due to the impact of the Middle East conflict, data from the central bank showed on Tuesday. According to the Bank of Thailand, the business sentiment index (BSI) of the Southeast Asian country stood at 43.5 last month, a decline from 47.7 in March, as most components of the index dropped, led by cos
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Published: Tue, 05 May 2026 21:15:19 GMT
Algeria, Egypt ink oil cooperation agreements
ALGIERS, May 5 (Xinhua) -- Algeria's state-owned energy giant Sonatrach here on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, paving the way for future contracts to supply crude oil and petroleum products from Algeria to Egypt, Algeria's official APS news agency reported. Meanwhile, a contract valued at over 1 billion U.S. dollars was also signed between Sona
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:03:06 GMT
Smile @Pattani festival revitalises southern Thailand through culture and community
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:02:27 GMT
Going for the Long Game How Thailand is Redefining Longevity Tourism
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:02:20 GMT
TAT and Dida advance Trusted Thailand partnership in China market
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 06:38:40 GMT
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak patient zero identified as Dutch national
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:39:04 GMT
Healthcare & Insurance in Thailand - Navigating the 2026 Crisis
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:35:58 GMT
Global equity funds draw inflows for the seventh week on earnings optimism
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 02:35:07 GMT
The Last Sanctuary- Why Thailand is destined to become the global haven for the elite
The Last Sanctuary- Why Thailand is destined to become the global haven for the elite
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Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:02:12 GMT
Bangkok Post - PM shocked by warehouse packed with smuggled appliances
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:59 GMT
Bangkok Post - PM calls for cooperation and unity during Cebu summit trip
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:58 GMT
Bangkok Post - Red-shirts camp outside prison ahead of Thaksin's release
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:56 GMT
Bangkok Post - Three suspects held in Pattaya home arsenal case
Published: Sun, 10 May 2026 13:01:41 GMT