Organisers of BamBam’s Bangkok concerts have come under fire after nearby residents lodged numerous noise complaints during the Thai K-pop star’s two-night run at Thunder Dome over the weekend.

SONGKHLA - The governor of this southern province ordered the total evacuation of Hat Yai district by Monday evening as flood levels continued to rise, boosted by record rainfall.

Thailand’s central bank plans to tighten reporting rules for gold transactions after rising bullion flows contributed to swings in the baht, prompting policymakers to seek better visibility into the market. 

NONTHABURI - A 65-year-old woman believed to have died the previous night was discovered alive inside her coffin just moments before her planned cremation in Bang Yai district on Sunday.

Railway tracks and highways in many southern provinces were blocked by rising, severe flooding on Monday, with persistent rain falling over most of the region.

KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia plans to ban social media for users under the age of 16 starting from next year, joining a growing list of countries choosing to limit access to digital platforms due to concerns about child safety.

Severe flooding continued and was deeper in most of the 10 affected southern provinces on Monday, with heavy rain forecast to continue in the region into Tuesday.

As the government promotes the wellness and medical tourism segment, the private sector is calling for eased regulations and a focus on well-being to position Thailand as a top destination for these services.

Separating US tariffs from the Thai-Cambodian border dispute is like "rainfall without flash floods in Bangkok".

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, in his capacity as leader of the Bhumjaithai Party, on Sunday expressed confidence his party would gain the trust of the people in the general election expected early next year.