Thailand’s political war heads toward a no-return showdown
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
A high-stakes political war unfolds in Thailand—legal traps, party dissolutions, and a Senate scandal are pushing rival camps toward an explosive confrontation.
Government boosts tourism promotion as Chinese arrivals drop sharply
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
Government agencies are stepping up efforts to promote tourism after witnessing a decline in foreign arrivals during the first four months of 2025, particularly from China.
Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
US President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.
1.4-magnitude quake recorded in Chiang Rai on Tuesday morning
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
Nine mild earthquakes were recorded in Myanmar, Laos and northern Thailand on Tuesday morning (May 13), with magnitudes ranging from 1.4 to 3.9, according to the Thai Meteorological Department.
Gold prices plunge 3% as investors shift to risk assets after U.S.–China tariff deal
TUESDAY, MAY 13, 2025
Gold prices dropped 3% on Monday as investors began shifting back toward risk assets such as stocks, following the announcement of a temporary tariff reduction agreement between the United States and China.
Marcos allies poised to win at least half of available Senate seats
MONDAY, MAY 12, 2025
Allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr were on course to win at least half of the available Senate seats in a midterm election on Monday, an unofficial tally showed, in a contest seen as a referendum on his leadership and a fierce proxy battle with his estranged vice president.