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Uncle and Nephew Found Safe After Week Lost in Forest
A 74-year-old man and his 20-year-old nephew from Phayao province were found safe after seven days lost in dense forest, with rescue teams successfully extracting them for medical evaluation.
Australian Golfer Jessica Bang, 18, Dies in Thailand
Australian teenage golf prodigy Jessica Bang, 18, died from a brain hemorrhage in Thailand on August 13 while traveling to compete in an international qualifying tournament. The rising professional had lost consciousness during her journey
Search Continues for Two Lost in Payao Forest
A six-day search continues for two missing men in Phayao's forest after they lost contact while gathering mushrooms; rescue teams are investigating campfire sites and sounds in the rugged terrain.
WHO Warns Congo Ebola Outbreak Becoming Deadliest Ever
The Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is on pace to become the deadliest in history, with nearly 4,500 confirmed cases and over 2,000 deaths since May, according to WHO warnings on August 13.
Thai Woman Missing in Japan Since January 2025
Thai woman Pornsawan Pongsawat has been missing in Japan since January 2025, last seen near a university dormitory in Miyazaki City. The Mirror Foundation is seeking public information to locate her.
Mekong River Floods Eight Districts in Nakhon Phanom
The Mekong River has flooded eight districts in Nakhon Phanom after exceeding critical water levels, submerging over 30,000 rai of agricultural land and affecting thousands of residents across the province.
Malaysian Man Dies on Plane During Bangkok Layover
A 52-year-old Malaysian man died aboard an aircraft during a layover in Bangkok on August 10 while traveling to Japan with colleagues for a holiday.
Death Toll from Bangkok Bar Fire Climbs to 38
A victim has died in hospital, raising the death toll from a Bangkok bar fire to 38, with 77 people injured and 13 still hospitalized as of mid-August.
UN Investigation: Myanmar Military Using Paragliders and Drones to Kill Civilians
Myanmar's military is using motorized paragliders, drones, and other low-cost aircraft to conduct aerial attacks that have killed numerous civilians, according to a UN investigation released in August. The military has employed "double-tap"
Lost Hikers Ignored Rescuers, Fearing Mountain Demons
Two Chinese hikers stranded on a mountain for 30 hours ignored rescue teams' calls for nearly 17 hours, fearing the voices were demons trying to lure them deeper into the wilderness, a traditional superstition that nearly cost them their li
PM Allocates 100 Million Baht Per Deputy PM For Flood Emergency Response
Prime Minister allocates 100 million baht to each deputy PM for emergency flood response in northern Thailand, as authorities issue alerts and coordinate evacuation plans across flood-prone regions.
Indian Climber's Body Retrieved After 30 Years on Everest
An Indian climber's remains, frozen on Mount Everest for 30 years and identified by distinctive green boots, are being recovered from the death zone at 8,500 meters after authorities determined they likely belong to ITBP officer Dorje Morup