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2025 Asean Para Games: I’ll bowl to 100 if I can, says S’pore’s oldest athlete Kelvin Goh

Singapore para bowler, Kelvin Goh lost his sight completely in 2019.
Singapore para bowler, Kelvin Goh lost his sight completely in 2019.

TikTok bans politicians from paying for ads before Thai vote

The platform is expecting a higher volume of misleading posts including AI-generated content and videos instigating hatred or violence as Thailand's election nears.
The platform is expecting a higher volume of misleading posts including AI-generated content and videos instigating hatred or violence as Thailand's election nears.

Aesthetic tourism takes off: Why more Singaporeans are travelling for beauty treatments

Dr Sarah Too (pictured),  founder and medical director of local aesthetics clinic Astria Medical Aesthetics, says the increased awareness of aesthetic procedures from social media content has driven demand for aesthetic travel.
Dr Sarah Too (pictured),  founder and medical director of local aesthetics clinic Astria Medical Aesthetics, says the increased awareness of aesthetic procedures from social media content has driven demand for aesthetic travel.

Thai police chase criminals – then morph into Disney princesses for social media engagement

Thai police appearing as Disney Princesses, with the aid of Gen AI, when nabbing a criminal suspect.
Thai police appearing as Disney Princesses, with the aid of Gen AI, when nabbing a criminal suspect.

Thai ruling party vows to resolve Cambodia row as election nears

Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.
Thailand's Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said his party, Bhumjaithai, will maintain its stance to protect Thailand’s sovereignty.

Road collapse causes major jams en route to Bangkok after pick-up falls into sinkhole

A pickup truck plunged into a sinkhole created by a sudden road collapse on the parallel lane of Rama II Road on Jan 17, 2026.
A pickup truck plunged into a sinkhole created by a sudden road collapse on the parallel lane of Rama II Road on Jan 17, 2026.

Thailand orders construction halt for firm Italian-Thai after fatal accidents

Cars drive next to a collapsed crane that crushed two vehicles during construction of an elevated highway in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, January 15, 2026. Thai Rescue Worker Association/ Handout via REUTERS
Cars drive next to a collapsed crane that crushed two vehicles during construction of an elevated highway in Samut Sakhon province, Thailand, January 15, 2026. Thai Rescue Worker Association/ Handout via REUTERS

Thai builder seeks debt relief after two deadly crane accidents

At least 32 people were killed in the crane crash over a section of the China-backed high-speed rail network in Thailand.
At least 32 people were killed in the crane crash over a section of the China-backed high-speed rail network in Thailand.

‘I saw even the mountains shake’: Fear lingers in Cambodian town after Thai strikes on alleged scam sites

Empty streets in O’Smach town in Oddar Meanchey province near Cambodia’s border with Thailand.
Empty streets in O’Smach town in Oddar Meanchey province near Cambodia’s border with Thailand.

Thaksin eligible for parole in May, says Corrections Department official

Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra has been serving a one-year sentence since Sept 9.

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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.