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Thai Massage Therapists in UAE to Receive Global Standard Certification
He proudly recalled that on 12th December 2019, UNESCO formally inscribed "Nuad Thai" (Thai massage) as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. This pivotal recognition affirmed Thai massage's ancient value to a global audience, acknowledging it as a...

Sports events drive surge in travel bookings to Singapore, reports Trip.com
Trip.com has observed a sharp rise in inbound travel bookings to Singapore for the July-August period, driven by international sports fans attending two major events: the World Aquatics Championships 2025 and the Singapore Festival of Football...

entertainment Who doesn't forget easily and who doesn't gossip? Hong Huifang, Cynthia Koh and Pierre Png, cast of new Singapore-Thai thriller, talk people politics
Humans are social beings by nature, so surrounding ourselves with people is only inevitable. But when unpleasant words and deeds go around, how do local actors Hong Huifang, Cynthia Koh and Pierre Png navigate their people relations? Pierre Png...

Thailand Week kicks off in city
The three-day long Thailand Week 2025 kicked off at the Pan Pacific Sonargaon Hotel in the capital on Thursday, aiming to deepen bilateral economic ties and unlock new trade opportunities between Thailand and Bangladesh. This year's edition brings...

Korean museums balance preservation, energy concerns in battle to protect artifacts from climate-related damage
Published: 22 Jul. 2025, 07:07 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI The Pensive Bodhisattva at the National Museum of Korea [NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA] Summer monsoon rains, typhoons and stifling heat not only affect people’s daily lives...

Thailand and Mongolia celebrate diplomatic relations and strengthen bilateral cooperation
Celebrating Mongolia’s National Day and Naadam Festival Mongolia is a landlocked country in East Asia, bordered by Russia to the north and China to the south and southeast. It covers an area of 1.56 million square kilometres (603,909 square...

Army, govt support key to volleyball’s rise: PVF chief
LAHORE - Following Pakistan’s historic triumph at the Asian U-16 Volleyball Championship, Pakistan Volleyball Federation (PVF) Chairman Chaudhry Muhammad Yaqoob has emphasised the vital role of the Pakistan Army and government support in the...

Hun Sen calls for Cambodia to stop relying on Thai strategic imports like electricity, internet, fuel, and TV dramas
Hun Sen Escalates Rift — Cambodian Senate President calls for complete break from Thai imports and media, citing long-standing threats and the need for self-reliance. BANGKOK, Thailand – Hun Sen, Cambodia’s former prime minister and current...

Thailand’s viral hippo Moo Deng celebrates first birthday
Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of adoring fans turned up for her four-day party. Moo Deng, whose...

Thailand’s ‘Workation Paradise’ Season 3 rolls out exclusive perks for freelancers, expats, and remote workers
TAT partners with Fastwork to tap into the Digital Nomad and Freelancer markets, positioning Thailand as a dream destination for global professionals BANGKOK, Thailand – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), in partnership with the digital...

Bangkok’s Film Fixer: How Vivek Wardhan Bandi Made Thailand a Favourite for Indian Cinema
Bengaluru: For over two decades, Vivek Wardhan Bandi has been a quiet but driving force behind the scenes of Indian films shot in Thailand. As the founder of J Square Filming, a Bangkok-based production support company, Bandi has helped turn the...

Fashion faces more uncertainty with new tariff announcements
Become a Vogue Business Member to receive unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our Beauty and TikTok Trend Trackers, Member-only newsletters and exclusive event invitations. In April, fashion brands and manufacturers marked...

Tyler, the Creator Gets Clipse and LeBron James for New “Stop Playing With Me” Video: Watch
Tyler, the Creator has shared a new video to coincide with his newly released album Don’t Tap the Glass. The self-directed visual for “Stop Playing With Me,” the album’s fifth track, features the rapper dancing in a room between two oversized...
Thai ex-PM Thaksin reveals backstory of leaked audio clip between Paetongtarn and Hun Sen
BANGKOK - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra shared his insights during an exclusive interview at the 55 Years Nation Exclusive Talk: Breaking Through Thailand’s Crisis Chapter 1 event, aired live on Nation TV on July 9. The discussion,...
Thailand’s hippo Moo Deng draws crowds at first birthday bash
By Juarawee Kittisilpa and Chalinee Thirasupa CHONBURI (Reuters) -Thailand’s baby pygmy hippo and internet sensation Moo Deng celebrated her first birthday on Thursday, devouring a massive tropical fruit platter alongside her mother as throngs of...

Thai House withdraws controversial casino bill amid calls for full review, public input
Deputy Finance Minister cites political changes and new Cabinet members as reason for withdrawal. BANGKOK, Thailand – The Thai House of Representatives on Wednesday voted 253 to 67 to withdraw a controversial bill on comprehensive entertainment...

7 best Kenneth Colley movies and TV shows to watch in tribute to the actor's death at 87
With a film and TV career spanning six decades, Kenneth Colley's body of work speaks for itself. The 87-year-old actor passed away on June 30, 2025, due to complications from COVID and pneumonia, but his work remains a timeless testament to his...

Thai Cabinet pulls casino bill to avert attack, prepare robust version
By Christopher Cottrell in Bangkok Thailand’s Pheu Thai party-led Cabinet withdrew the Entertainment Complex bill on Tuesday ahead of an attack scheduled for Wednesday in parliament by opposition parties, especially the Bhumjaithai party. The...

Thai parliament votes to accept casino bill withdrawal, some antis call it a stalling tactic
Thailand’s House of Representatives voted by a large majority on Wednesday to approve a cabinet-requested withdrawal of the Entertainment Complex Bill that had aimed to legalise casino-resort business in that country. Despite 253 votes in the...

Thai AirAsia marks 50 years of Sino-Thai diplomacy with special livery
Thai AirAsia marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Thailand with brand new aircraft livery. This initiative entailed the airline’s collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, the Embassy of the People’s...