Thailand

Bangkok floods force thousands into shelters

More than 330mm of rain fell in some areas of Bangkok between Sept 24 and Sept 27.

Bangkok floodwaters recede after torrential rain as residents count losses

People wade through a flooded street during heavy rain in Bangkok, on Sept 26.

Homes flooded, roads submerged: Bangkok declares disaster over heavy rain

Vehicles are seen stranded in flood waters along Phetchaburi Road in Bangkok on Sept 26.

Thai court case risks election rerun, renewed political turmoil

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s conservative Bhumjaithai Party won a decisive victory in February.

Monks and troops protect Thailand’s Ayutthaya temples as Chao Phraya rises

Despite the rising river, Wat Chaiwatthanaram remained open to Thai and foreign visitors.

Thailand cheers as teen rocker Nene Royal clinches America’s Got Talent win

This photo taken on July 14, 2026 shows Thai musician Rattikarn "Nene Royal" Amloy (2nd R), 16, reacting next to Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul (R) at Government House in Bangkok. A 16-year-old Thai rock singer and guitarist who has performed with the prime minister and Linkin Park won a top US television talent show on September 24, 2026, sparking celebrations back home. (Photo by Arnun Chonmahatrakool / THAI NEWS PIX / AFP)

Thai police hunting financier behind $3.8m counterfeit cough medicine ring

Investigators believe the network had been operating for one to two years, distributing counterfeit medicines nationwide.

America’s Got Talent winner Nene Royal to perform in S’pore on Oct 13 as Avenged Sevenfold’s opener

Nene Royal performing in the finals of America's Got Talent.

‘Failing, chaotic, musical chairs’: Teams slam Asian Games organisers

Athletes have complained of poor accommodation, long delays at airports and in boarding cruise ship housing.

Thailand’s Puripol ‘Angel’ Boonson gearing for take-off with Asian Games sprint double

Thai sprinter Boonson Puripol celebrating after winning the 100m final at the SEA Games in Bangkok on Dec 11, 2025.

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