Thailand

Thai contractors warn of wave of abandoned projects amid rising costs of raw materials, fuel

Operators are forced to choose between halting work entirely or continuing at a loss.

PM2.5 levels in Chiang Mai reach ‘extremely dangerous’ levels; visibility plummets

Seasonal haze and air pollution continue to pose serious public health risks in northern Thailand.

Weekend Trip

Sunset yoga, meditation and a 6am ‘fun run’: What it’s like to join a wellness retreat in Phuket

A sunset yoga class is part of the wellness programme at SAii Laguna Phuket.

Where bombs once echoed, football now brings hope for Cambodian girls in Singapore for JSSL 7s tournament

Hana Kong of Oroong School had hear the shelling during the Thai-Cambodian conflict.

Albirex Niigata goalkeeper Hassan Sunny continues to terrorise attackers at 42

Even at 42, Hassan Sunny continues to put up admirable performances for Albirex Niigata as the Singapore Premier League's oldest local-born goalkeeper.

News analysis

Why Thailand is reviving its tourist entry fee plan

The policy goal has been to build a ring-fenced fund to support insurance and assistance for tourists more sustainably.

Human remains found on Thai ship hit in Hormuz; families of 3 missing crew notified

The ship was caught in crossfire of escalating regional hostilities when it was navigating the strait.

From full houses to five customers a day: How the Iran conflict has hollowed out Bangkok tourism

MWTOURISM - 159, 535, 847: more shots of the empty street in Nana, downtown Bangkok with many empty halal/arabic restaurants along the street. A popular area with Middle East Tourists from countries like UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and even Iran. But now, place has gone all quiet.

All photos taken by May Wong.
All photos taken on March 26, 2026
Location: Nana in downtown Bangkok. A popular and known location among Middle East tourists.

Blood clots, burning eyes: Pollution chokes north Thailand

Some mountainous areas are more vulnerable with smoke being easily trapped and forested hillsides that are hard to access when fires start.

Thai PM Anutin blames stockpilers for fuel shortage

Fuel prices displayed at a Shell petrol station in Bangkok, Thailand on March 26.

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