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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
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Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
last updated:
29 November, 2024
Eason Chan performs in Shenzhen on his “Fear and Dream World Tour”. Photo: Facebook/Fear and Dreams World Tour
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Eason Chan axes Thai show over ‘safety issues’ for Chinese citizens

Cantopop star’s concert, scheduled for February 22, axed just days after mainland actor reported missing and later rescued.

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Asia travel

Chinese cancel Thai holidays as actor Wang Xing’s kidnapping fuels safety fears

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Crime

Chinese actor Wang Xing says fraud gang trafficked him to Myanmar scam compound

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Asean

Opinion | Why Southeast Asia will shine on as an investment bright spot

A decade since setting up the Asean Economic Community, the region has made progress in integration and drawing FDI but challenges remain.

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Workers assemble a car at BYD’s electric vehicle factory in Rayong, Thailand, in July 2024. Countries such as Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia are one-stop shops for the EV industry, providing raw material, production lines and even markets. Photo: Reuters
Myanmar

Missing Chinese actor found in Myanmar

Wang Xing, also known as Xing Xing, became unreachable after he was reportedly seen at the Thai-Myanmar border following his arrival in Bangkok early on Friday

Cambodia

Cambodian police arrest suspect in politician’s Bangkok shooting

Multiple Thai media outlets reported that a gunman on a motorcycle opened fire on Lim Kimya as he arrived in Thailand’s capital.

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Asia travel

Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, where extreme body piercings bring blessings

Every autumn in Phuket, those chosen by the gods are impaled with spikes, swords and more in one of Thailand’s most unusual religious events.

A spiritual medium with spikes through his cheeks walks in a parade during Phuket’s Vegetarian Festival, a Taoist event that promotes purification. Photo: Philipp Meier
Crime

Chinese actor Wang Xing rescued after going missing in Thailand

Wang Xing, aka Xing Xing, became unreachable after he was taken to the Thai-Myanmar border following his arrival in Bangkok early on Friday.

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Racism and other prejudice

Thai ex-PM Thaksin under fire for alleged racist jibe at African women

Former leader says Thai women have ‘natural beauty’ and his Pheu Thai party will promote them to become supermodels.

Tourism

Boosted by Chinese visitors, Thai tourism nears pre-Covid levels

Thailand’s tourism surges with 26 per cent more visitors, driven by eased visa rules for Chinese tourists, boosting the economy.

Chinese tourists pose for a group photo at Ancient Siam in Samut Prakan, Thailand on March 1, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
Crime

Chinese actor Wang Xing reported missing in Thailand near scam hub

Social media user claiming to be girlfriend of actor known as Xing Xing says his last known location was near Myanmar border city.

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Chinese actor Wang Xing, also known by his stage name Xing Xing, is said to have travelled to Thailand to take part in a film production, according to a social media user claiming to be his girlfriend. Photo: Weibo / 八卦名探
TikTok

TikTok expands e-commerce operation into Mexico amid potential US ban

TikTok Shop’s geographic expansion south of the United States shows it is undeterred by Washington’s ‘sell-or-ban’ law.

Banking & finance

Thailand moves to seize tycoon’s assets in US$350 million scam

Boon Vanasin, the founder of Thonburi Healthcare, is wanted on charges of fraud and money laundering after allegedly misleading hundreds of investors.

Asean

Opinion | How Global South can resist US hegemony and its isolationism

Open engagement is key to countering both Donald Trump’s transactional nationalism and the US establishment’s drive for global hegemony.

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Paetongtarn Shinawatra

Thai PM declares millions in watches and bags, among US$400 million assets

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of billionaire ex-PM, had to identify her assets and liabilities to the National Anti-Corruption Commission.

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has declared assets of over US$400 million, her party said, including millions of dollars worth of designer handbags. Photo: via AFP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong can boost tourism by repositioning itself as gateway to Asia

The government should focus less on mega-events and more on working with other Asian cities to offer exotic holiday bundles to Western tourists.

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Asia travel

8 Asian surfing spots to ride the waves, from Phuket to Sri Lanka

Surfing is banned in Hong Kong, but the rest of Asia offers great alternatives for everyone – from Phuket’s beginner waves to Indonesia’s challenging barrels.

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Malaysia

Malaysian ‘too tired’ to go home after fireworks caught with masseuse in hotel

The married man was among 13 people detained during an anti-vice operation in Melaka.

Fireworks explode over the Petronas Twin Towers during the New Year celebrations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on January 1. Photo: AFP
Tourism

No honey, no money: Thai forager laments risks to bee hives from deforestation

Pran Tee has attracted over 320,000 followers on Facebook thanks to his tree-climbing missions to extract honey from bee hives in Chiang Mai.

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Deadly hotel fire on Bangkok tourist street

An equipment malfunction is suspected as a possible cause of the fire at Bangkok’s Ember Hotel

Viral stories

Thai police disguised as foliage in hunt for sex attacker sparks amusement online

Rural pursuit of sex attack suspect takes unusual twist as police officer dons gillie suit to hide in bushes before arresting man under house.

A police officer in Thailand who disguised himself as foliage to snare a sex attacker has sparked much amusement online. Photo: SCMP composite/Khaosod/Ejan/Shutterstock
Tourism

Hotel fire in Bangkok tourist area kills 3 foreigners ahead of New Year’s Eve

A fire erupted on the 5th floor of the six-storey Ember Hotel, and the cause is under investigation.

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Thai rescue workers at the scene of a blaze at The Ember Hotel in Bangkok, Thailand on December 29. Photo: EPA-EFE
Asia elections

Thai opposition leader outpolls incumbent in preferred PM survey

Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, leader of the People’s Party, was selected by 29.9 per cent of 2,000 respondents.

South Korea

179 confirmed dead in South Korea Jeju Air plane crash

The only survivors of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 were two crew members rescued from the tail section of the plane.

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Women and gender

LGBTQ rights, deepfake threats, falling fertility: Asia’s gender equality in 2024

In 2024, Asia’s gender equality landscape saw advancements in LGBTQ rights amid alarming rates of violence against women, highlighting ongoing challenges.

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An LGBTQ parade is held in Bangkok. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Our top 5 PostMag travel stories of 2024, from a Russian ‘invasion’ to Teresa Teng’s favourite hotel

An influx of Russians, a potential challenger to Asia’s longest escalator, and a pop icon’s favourite stay were some stories that caught the internet’s attention.

The Huangguan Escalator in Chongqing, in southwestern China, is the longest single escalator in Asia, but a new one planned at Malaysia’s Batu Caves could challenge its title. Photo: Getty Images
China trade

Durian, the fashionable fruit that is changing tastes across China

A Shenzhen restaurant has gone viral online after launching a 199-yuan-a-head buffet featuring more than 200 durian dishes.

Music

When Boxing Day tsunami took her daughter, she began helping Thai children

Elisabeth Zana thought her life was over after her daughter died in the 2004 tsunami. Instead she began helping a Thai school. She still is.

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