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Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:52:00 +0700Four arrested for smuggling 8kg of gold in underwear into Japan
HONG KONG — Four people have been arrested for allegedly trying to smuggle about 8kg of gold worth around ¥98.7 million (US$650,000) from Hong Kong to Japan by concealing gold powder in underwear, sources familiar with the matter revealed o...
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 15:25:00 +0700Malaysia approves 50km border wall facing Narathiwat
The Malaysian government has approved the construcion of a wall in Kelantan state along the border with Thailand fronting Narathiwat, and allocated a budget 1.5 billion ringgit (11.5 billion baht) for its implementation.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:37:00 +0700Slain model not ‘forced’ to go to Myanmar, Thai officials say
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has denied reports that a Belarusian model who travelled to Bangkok for work was “forced” to go to Myanmar, where she was reportedly killed by a scam gang who then sold her organs on the black market.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0700Winter begins officially on Thursday
Winter will officially start in Thailand on Thursday with the coldest period from mid-December to early February.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:11:00 +0700Torrential rain warning for 8 southern provinces
People in eight southern provinces are warned to prepare for torrential rain from Thursday to Sunday with possible flooding, forest runoff and landslides.
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Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:37:00 +0700Slain model not ‘forced’ to go to Myanmar, Thai officials say
Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has denied reports that a Belarusian model who travelled to Bangkok for work was “forced” to go to Myanmar, where she was reportedly killed by a scam gang who then sold her organs on the black market.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 14:28:00 +0700Winter begins officially on Thursday
Winter will officially start in Thailand on Thursday with the coldest period from mid-December to early February.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:35:00 +0700Weak Thai tourism set to crimp baht year-end rally, analysts say
The Thai baht’s traditional year-end rally will be dimmed as Chinese tourists continue to shun the country and traders bet on interest rate cuts, according to analysts.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:18:00 +0700Abhisit inspired by Taylor Swift in restoring Democrat credibility
Taylor Swift may never know it but lyrics from the US pop superstar's latest album are motivating Abhisit Vejjajiva in his bid to redeem the popularity of the Democrat Party.
Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:58:00 +0700One province now off flooded list, Central Plain still worst hit
Floodwater had drained from one province in Thailand by Tuesday morning, leaving 15 still flooded and the majority of those in the Central Plain region.