Thailand foreign tourist arrivals down 7.25%

PUBLISHED : 28 Oct 2025 at 11:28 Thailand's foreign tourist arrivals from Jan 1 to Oct 26 fell 7.25% from the same period a year earlier, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported on Tuesday. There were 26.25 million foreign visitors over the...

Thailand observes national mourning, adjusts events to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

Thailand remains open during national mourning, with events modified and key sites temporarily closed to honour Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. The Royal Thai Government has declared a national mourning period to honour the passing of Her Majesty Queen...

Music of a Troubled Mind – Schumann’s music dominates the programme at Ben’s Theater, Jomtien

(l-r) Rakisamon Siyapong (pno) Visanee Vongvirulh (vln), and Waku Nakazawa (tenor). PATTAYA, Thailand – As the house lights dimmed at Ben’s Theater and the audience fell silent, the first luminous notes from the piano brought a sense of magic. The...

Hải Phòng aims to become music city

HẢI PHÒNG — The coastal city of Hải Phòng has everything a music city needs: heritage, identity, people and a resilient spirit, according to Bùi Hoài Sơn, a permanent member of the National Assembly's Committee on Culture and Education. When these...

Muay Thai Masterclass 2025 ends, generating 3.2 billion baht

Office of the Boxing Commission (OBC), Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT), concluded its "Muaythai Masterclass 2025" project with the final event in Australia. This marks the 10th and last destination of the year, with the activities held in...

A new destination rises as Thai family travel demand grows rapidly

Agoda data shows increased family travel interest in Thailand and abroad during October school break, with strong growth for Seoul and Pattaya. BANGKOK, THAILAND – Agoda has identified growing travel interest among Thai families during the October...

United Airlines resumes Los Angeles – Bangkok flights

United Airlines returns to Thailand with a daily Los Angeles–Bangkok service, restoring U.S. connectivity and supporting long-haul tourism growth. BANGKOK, THAILAND – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), under the Ministry of Tourism and...

Italian Sports Coach Arrested for Working Illegally on Koh Samui

KOH SAMUI — Immigration authorities on Koh Samui have arrested an Italian man for working as a sports coach without proper authorization, the latest action in a nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign workers. Gianluca, 30, was detained on October...

German Buffet at Thai Garden Resort Pattaya Saturday 1 November

This Saturday, enjoy our German Buffet at Thai Garden Resort — a relaxing evening with a selection of international and German-inspired dishes. Saturday, November 1st, 2025 Starts at 6:00 PM Thai Garden Resort, Pattaya Only 599 THB (drinks not...

The Queen, the Couturier, and the Rise of Thai Silk

Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 22-year partnership with French couturier Pierre Balmain defined global elegance, launching Thai silk onto the world stage during a crucial 1960 diplomatic tour. The image of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother...

TCL Electronics (01070.HK) Delivers Simultaneous Growth in TV Sales and Revenue for the First Three Quarters of 2025

Product Mix further Optimised with Global Shipment of Mini LED TV Increases by 153.3% YoY HONG KONG, Oct. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TCL Electronics Holdings Limited (“TCL Electronics” or the “Company”, 01070.HK) today announced its global TV...

International, Vietnamese artists exchange art creations

ĐÀ NẴNG – The heartbeat of creativity pulses through the central coast as Heartbeat of Heritage, an international art residency organised by Asia Art Link and the Việt Nam Fine Arts Association, opens at the Đà Nẵng Museum of Fine Arts from...

‘Olympic sport of flattering Trump’: Pakistan PM Sharif trolled by ex-envoy for social media diplomacy

Pakistan’s former ambassador to the United States Husain Haqqani on Monday took a swipe at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, mocking him for his effusive praise of former US President Donald Trump. In a post on X, he wrote, “Pakistan’s PM still in...

Widely Popular Bradley Cooper Movie Trilogy To Stream on Netflix Soon

Netflix is loading up its November slate with fan-favorite titles, and one major addition will get comedy lovers excited. The Hangover trilogy, featuring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, and Zach Galifianakis, is heading to Netflix this November....

From courts to feeds: How APAC fans are shaping the future of sport

As media diets shift and on-demand streaming dominates, sport has become one of the last dependable forms of appointment viewing — a rare moment where millions gather, live, for the same purpose. Across Asia Pacific, this audience is only growing:...

Ultimate guide to Bangkok's Halloween treats

With Halloween just around the corner, here are some highlights of this year's spooky sweet and savoury delights. COCOA XO at Centara Grand at CentralWorld COCOA XO transforms into Bangkok's most thrilling Halloween hideaway from Oct 31 until Nov...

Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 28, 2025

INDONESIA 1.PRAJOGO PANGESTU LOSES US$2.7 BLN IN A DAY AS INDONESIAN TYCOONS FACE MARKET ROUT -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu saw his fortune shrink by US$2.7 billion (Rp 44.89 trillion), or 6.26 per cent, to US$40.3...

World : Top News Headlines In Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand & Vietnam: Oct 28, 2025

INDONESIA 1.PRAJOGO PANGESTU LOSES US$2.7 BLN IN A DAY AS INDONESIAN TYCOONS FACE MARKET ROUT -- JAKARTA GLOBE Indonesian billionaire Prajogo Pangestu saw his fortune shrink by US$2.7 billion (Rp 44.89 trillion), or 6.26 per cent, to US$40.3...

Foreign tourists, expats, and locals criticize 4 AM alcohol policy in Thailand

Foreign tourists, expats, and locals express concern over Thailand’s new 4 AM alcohol policy, warning it could increase late-night noise, accidents, and alcohol-related problems in nightlife areas. (Photo by Jetsada Homklin) PATTAYA, Thailand –...

Entertainment News (10/28/25)

SB19 wins big at first Filipino Music Awards P-POP boy group SB19 took home the most trophies at the inaugural Filipino Music Awards. Their six wins include Artist of the Year, People’s Choice Award, Pop Song of the Year, and People’s Song Choice...