7+ hour, 49+ min ago   (487+ words) Home - China - China’s Economy Drives a New Era of Diplomatic Pragmatism BEIJING – China is changing its global approach because its economy is under intense pressure. After years of rapid expansion, the country faces a difficult reality at home. Domestic growth…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago   (1039+ words) Home - China - China’s C919 Flies to Mongolia: Real Debut or PR Stunt? BEIJING – On August 12, China’s C919 passenger jet flew from Beijing to Ulaanbaatar for the first time. This journey marked the very first international flight for the heavily promoted passenger plane....

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (345+ words) Home - Bangkok News - Bangkok Schools Closed Amid Surging Student Gang Violence BANGKOK – The Thai government has taken drastic, unprecedented action against escalating student violence by closing two prominent vocational colleges in Bangkok. This sudden, sweeping decision directly follows a shocking…...

3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (643+ words) Home - Crime - 44 Children Safe After Police Officer Shoots Wife at Kindergarten CHONBURI – A horrific scene unfolded on Monday at a local kindergarten located in Thailand’s Chonburi province. A Thai police officer reportedly shot and killed his wife directly inside the…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (177+ words) Home - Weather - Tropical Storm Brews in South China Sea: Flash Flood Warnings Issued BANGKOK – A new weather tropical storm threat is forming right now over the warm waters of the central South China Sea. Forecasters are closely watching a strong…...

6+ day, 7+ hour ago   (389+ words) Home - Thailand News - Thailand’s Social Media Influencers Face Possible Regulations BANGKOK – Social media in Thailand has become a primary way for people to shop, learn, and stay entertained. However, this massive digital boom has also brought a wave of online…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (1467+ words) Home - Visas & Immigration - Chiang Rai Visa Runs After Thailand’s 30-Day Change CHIANG RAI – A quick border hop no longer offers the breathing room many travelers once expected. From September 15, 2026, eligible visitors receive a 30-day visa-exempt stay, not the previous 60 days,…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (1326+ words) Home - Travel Guide - Thailand’s Cannabis Rules: What’s Legal in 2026? As of September 2026, cannabis flower in Thailand is generally limited to medical use. Recreational buying, carrying, and smoking aren’t legal without proper Thai medical authorization. Thailand’s cannabis rules changed sharply on…...

1+ week, 10+ hour ago   (1273+ words) Home - China - China’s Mega-Dams in Tibet: A Ticking Time Bomb for India and Asia BEIJING, China – A brutal natural disaster in Nepal recently shocked the global community with its terrifying speed. A massive flash flood crashed down the Himalayan mountains,…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago   (242+ words) Home - News Asia - Nepal-Tibet Tragedy Sparks a Bitter Divide Over Water and Trust NEPAL – High in the rugged peaks of the Langtang mountain range, a silent threat had been building for weeks. On the morning of August 26, that threat became…...