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Bangkok

Thailand halves visa-free stays to 30 days for passport holders from 60 places, including Singapore

Foreign tourists wearing Thai traditional costumes walk at a tourist spot outside Wat Pho Temple, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok.
Foreign tourists wearing Thai traditional costumes walk at a tourist spot outside Wat Pho Temple, or the Temple of the Reclining Buddha in Bangkok.

After student’s shooting rampage, Thai school reopens under tight security

A police officer and civil defence volunteers stand guard at the entrance of Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Sept 1.
A police officer and civil defence volunteers stand guard at the entrance of Debsirin Nonthaburi School on Sept 1.

Major Bangkok blaze hits 300 stalls in Khlong Thom, injures 11 amid toxic smoke alert

The building’s facade was a major obstacle because it prevented water sprayed from outside from reaching the interior.
The building’s facade was a major obstacle because it prevented water sprayed from outside from reaching the interior.

Champions Vietnam secure two-goal lead in ASEAN Championship final

Thai schools hold shooting response drills after deadly school attack

Students taking part in a “run, hide, fight” exercise at the Surasamontree School in Bangkok on Aug 19.
Students taking part in a “run, hide, fight” exercise at the Surasamontree School in Bangkok on Aug 19.

Thailand seeks new path to end deadly southern insurgency, negotiator says

Thanut Suvarnananda, head of Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency who was appointed by the government in April to lead the peace process, said he wants to move away from a transactional approach.
Thanut Suvarnananda, head of Thailand’s National Intelligence Agency who was appointed by the government in April to lead the peace process, said he wants to move away from a transactional approach.

In Bangkok’s gun district, traders say Thai crackdown misses the mark

A worker at a gun shop places a firearm back among others on a display shelf after cleaning.
A worker at a gun shop places a firearm back among others on a display shelf after cleaning.

‘Mum, don’t call me’: Inside Thailand’s deadly school shooting

Khim, a 14-year-old student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, showing footage she recorded during evacuation.
Khim, a 14-year-old student at Debsirin Nonthaburi School, showing footage she recorded during evacuation.

Thailand school shooting: What we know so far

Tastemakers

After losing $90,000 on a Bangkok restaurant at 25, Mervyn Chua now runs two Singapore eateries

Mervyn Chua opened MM Diner in Ridgewood Close for $20,000.
Mervyn Chua opened MM Diner in Ridgewood Close for $20,000.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.