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Thailand denies viral claim Macron knelt before King

France's President Emmanuel Macron (L) greets Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (C) and Thailand's Queen Suthida (R) as they arrive at The Elysee Presidential Palace for a working dinner as part of the Thai King's State visit to France, in Paris on June 29, 2026. (Photo by Dimitar DILKOFF / AFP)

Thailand to tighten anti-drug measures at airports after Australia-linked smuggling cases

Thailand’s Transport Ministry also said that current screening of airline crew is carried out under the same standards as passenger screening.

Eight monks killed in Thailand after 11-year-old boy crashes truck

Nine Thai monks killed after boy drives truck into procession

A group of 35 monks and five lay followers were walking along a roadside during a pilgrimage on July 2 when the incident occurred.

Thai PM Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul was reportedly deeply dissatisfied after the two incidents.

Heroin found in two of 12 bags linked to Thai airline crew member in Aussie arrest, say officials

Investigators are working to trace the route of this parcel shipment in detail.

Thailand’s Phuket warns of flash floods as water level in canal exceeds 3m

Officials have mobilised pumps and drainage operations, with 24-hour monitoring.

Cambodia calls off traditional water festival to focus on border crisis, displaced civilians

Thousands of Cambodians became displaced during the border conflict between Thailand and Cambodia in December 2025.

Boxing-Fury to fight Polish journeyman Wach in Thailand on July 24

Boxing - Tyson Fury v Arslanbek Makhmudov - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, Britain - April 11, 2026 Tyson Fury during his ringwalk before his fight against Arslanbek Makhmudov Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge

Thai opposition leader faces ethics trial over royal insult reform

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut speaking on April 24 after the Thailand Supreme Court’s acceptance of a petition accusing 44 lawmakers of ethics violations.

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