BANGKOK — A group of rescue volunteers have been suspended after allegedly attacking a taxi driver in Bangkok, leaving him seriously injured in an incident that was captured on video and widely shared on social media. The incident, which took place on 12 August, reportedly involved three to four rescue volunteers chasing and assaulting the […]

Thailand’s U17 women’s national volleyball team secured a place in the last 16 of the FIVB U17 Women’s Volleyball World Championship after defeating Egypt 3-0 in their final group-stage match in Santiago, Chile, on 12 August. Thailand won 25-15, 25-20, 25-20 to finish fourth in Group A and advance to the knockout stage. The Thai […]

NEW DELHI — The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket to New Delhi has tested positive for cannabis after the aircraft suddenly lost about 300 feet in altitude last week, an incident that left 17 people injured. On 12 August, India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation summoned Air India Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson […]

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A wild water buffalo suddenly wandered into a family's courtyard. Instead of driving it away, the homeowner grabbed a bucket and a hose, offering the thirsty visitor a drink.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Wu Dajing has been officially named the new head coach of China’s national short track speed skating team following an open recruitment process, the Winter Sports Administration Centre of GASC announced on Wednesday.

Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died of illness at the age of 98 in Beijing at 11:06 a.m. Wednesday.

An American Airlines jet carrying 181 people turned back to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, after a bird strike sent flames from its left engine and prompted a mayday call.

A Vietnamese doctor traveling from the United States to Ho Chi Minh City successfully treated an American passenger who suddenly vomited a large amount of fresh blood, stabilizing the man so the flight could continue its journey.

The FBI is investigating how a North Korean IT worker obtained a remote job inside a U.S. federal agency.

BANGKOK — Bullying is becoming more severe and taking increasingly diverse forms, with Thailand ranking among the countries most affected by the problem, according to the Department of Medical Services. The department, through the Queen Sirikit National Institute of Child Health, said on 11 August that schools were the most common setting for bullying, with […]

BANGKOK — 11 August 2026, Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said civilians must not carry firearms outside their homes, warning that anyone who does so faces prison — including politicians and sport shooters. Speaking at Government House, Anutin said the government was moving quickly on gun control after he instructed Deputy Prime Minister […]

BANGKOK — 11 August 2026, authorities have searched 15 locations in Hua Hin as part of an investigation into property companies suspected of using Thai nationals as nominee shareholders for foreign investors, with alleged damage exceeding 300 million baht. The Department of Business Development (DBD) said the operation on 10 August involved police, immigration officers, […]

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The 2026 FIM MotoMini China Grand Final concluded Sunday at Conghua International Racetrack in Guangzhou, crowning champions across all categories and confirming China’s qualifiers for the world final in Spain.

Yingkou, a coastal city in northeast China’s Liaoning Province, has developed a global jellyfish industry chain, with its products exported to more than 30 countries and regions.

A grassroots livestream in Shouguang, Shandong Province, has gone viral by recasting Journey to the West as a workplace comedy, drawing up to 400,000 concurrent viewers.

A secondary school in Thailand's Songkhla Province was forced to suspend in-person classes for two days after a dismissed foreign teacher allegedly posted a firearm-related threat online.

Princeton University has topped LinkedIn's 2026 ranking of the 50 best U.S. colleges for long-term career success, followed by Duke University and Harvard University.

Flights to and from Tan Son Nhat International Airport were grounded or diverted on Tuesday evening after drones intruded into the airspace over Vietnam's busiest airport.

RAYONG — 10 August 2026, A food vendor was injured after the van she was driving crashed into a large wild elephant crossing a road in Rayong province. The badly damaged van was carrying goods for her morning food business. The accident occurred at about 03:15 on Route 344 (Ban Bueng–Klaeng), near the Pa Yup […]

PHUKET — A dispute over a tuk-tuk fare involving Israeli tourists and Australian tourists erupted in Patong, Phuket, on 9 August, after a tuk-tuk driver claimed an Israeli tourist argued with him and tried to force an Australian couple out of his vehicle. The incident took place at about 20:15 on Thawiwong Road in Patong […]

CHIANG MAI — 11 August 2026, Montfort College in Chiang Mai tightened security after a student allegedly posted a threat in a Line chat group to carry out a shooting at the school. A series of messages were shared with reporters regarding the incident. Students’ names have been anonymized, and replaced by pseudonyms. Among the […]

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