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Top Thai Beauty Queens Gather for PAKAIAN MELAYU 2026 Runway Walk Celebrating Local Textile Heritage
Thailand's top beauty queens showcase traditional Malay textiles at the fifth edition of "Pakaian Melayu 2026" in Yala province, celebrating Southern Thailand's cultural heritage and fashion soft power on an international stage.
Singapore, Thai warships dock in Phuket
PHUKET: Three warships taking part in the annual Singapore-Thailand joint naval exercise SINGSIAM 2026 have arrived in Phuket waters during operations in the Andaman Sea.
Pushing Lava Soil Durian to Become Chiang Rai's Pride: One-Day Agricultural Tourism Route Linking Khao Luang National Park
Thailand's agriculture ministry plans to develop a one-day agro-tourism route in Chiang Rai linking premium volcanic-soil durians from Doi Nan Non with Khao Luang National Park, aiming to boost farmer incomes through sustainable agriculture
ISOC tightens Phuket security crackdown
Fourth Army officials held a security review in Phuket to address narcotics trafficking, illegal land seizures, and foreign business violations affecting the province.
"Teng" Leads Campaign with Itthiwat, Aspiring Pattaya City Mayor, Seeks Votes from Keha Thep Prasit Market Vendors
Pracharaj Party candidate Itthiwat Wattanasastrasathan campaigned at Keha Thep Prasit Market in Chonburi, seeking votes for Pattaya City Mayor with promises including improved water supply for Koh Larn and enhanced public safety measures.
Malaysia Sepak Takraw Coach Uncomfortable With World Cup Title Won Without On-Court Decision
Malaysia won the 2026 Sepak Takraw World Cup team final after Thailand walked out in protest of referee decisions, but coach Ahmad Jai Baharun expressed discomfort with the title, saying both teams should have competed on court to determine
International Sepaktakraw Federation Stands by Referee's Call, All Teams Must Follow Rules and Handle Disappointment
The International Sepaktakraw Federation upheld a referee's decision that awarded Malaysia victory over Thailand in the World Cup final, stating the call followed competition rules and fell outside the review system's scope.
400-Year-Old Lanna Ruins Discovered in Mae Hong Son Forest
Ancient Lanna-era pagoda ruins dating back at least 400 years have been discovered in Mae Hong Son's forests, with authorities beginning conservation surveys at multiple archaeological sites across the province.
Leatherback Sea Turtle Lays 119 Eggs on Phang Nga Beach
A critically endangered leatherback sea turtle nested on a Phang Nga beach this week, laying 119 eggs at Lam Pi–Hat Thai Mueang National Park in what marks a rare occurrence for the world's largest sea turtle species.
Thaipnakorn Seals Victory in Final Round, Claims Thailand PGA Championship at Lotus Valley with 13-Under Par
Rayong golfer Thaipnakorn claimed the Thailand PGA Championship at Lotus Valley with a 13-under par total, holding off runner-up Warish Boonrod by two strokes to secure the Singha-SEATCO Chachoengsao title.
Pol. Lt. Gen. Tha Wi and Kamlasak Inspect New Narathiwat Airport Terminal, Urge State to Accelerate International Airlines
Narathiwat's new airport terminal is 78-79 percent complete with construction on track for September 2026 completion, but officials warn the real challenge is securing international airline partnerships to make the facility operational.
Singapore Referee Radi's Controversial Calls Lead Thai Sepaktakraw Team to Protest and Withdraw from Finals
Thailand withdrew from the ISTAF Sepaktakraw World Cup final in Malaysia after a controversial call by Singapore referee Radi denied what appeared to be a winning spike at a crucial moment in the deciding match against hosts Malaysia.