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Frenchman arrested for alleged thefts at Don Mueang airport

Police have arrested a 35-year-old Frenchman in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong district for allegedly stealing valuables from passengers at Don Mueang airport on multiple occasions.

Bangkok Post

Most of Thailand under flood alert; Vietnam closes airports

Disaster mitigation authorities have warned people in Bangkok and 65 provinces of possible flooding from Friday to Sunday due to incoming Storm Kalmaegi.

Bangkok Post

Raúl Rocha Issues Strong Statement As Miss Universe Faces Respect And Dignity Debate

Miss Universe President Raúl Rocha responds firmly to viral footage of contestants walking out of a Bangkok pre-pageant event, vowing to protect women's respect and dignity amid global debate.

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Miss Universe owner Raúl Rocha Sends Executives to Thailand Pulls Rank and Limits Thai Director's Power After He Insulted Miss Mexico

The Miss Universe 2025 competition has erupted into crisis after a confrontation between Thai host executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch triggered an international outcry and a mass walkout of contestants in Bangkok. Late Tuesday, Mexican businessman Raúl Rocha Cantú, the new owner of the Miss Universe Organization,…

Latin Times

Miss Universe Thailand Director Nawat Itsaragrisil Apologizes After Confrontation With Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch Goes Viral

The Miss Universe 2025 controversy that began with a confrontation between Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil and Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch has entered a new chapter. After sparking global outrage and a walkout by several contestants in Bangkok, Itsaragrisil appeared on social media Tuesday night (Thai time) to issue a…

Latin Times

Miss Universe Mexico and Other Contestants Walk Out After Official Calls Her 'Dumb'

Miss Universe Victoria Kjær Theilvig walked out of a live sashing ceremony in Bangkok after a Thai official publicly called Miss Mexico 'dumb' and ordered her removal, sparking a mass walkout and online uproar.

International Business Times UK

Miss Universe Chaos in Thailand as Security Intervenes After Director Insults Miss Mexico

Tensions within the Miss Universe 2025 competition escalated Tuesday after Thai pageant executive Nawat Itsaragrisil confronted Miss Mexico, Fatima Bosch, during a livestreamed event in Bangkok, sparking a walkout by several contestants and a social media firestorm that has quickly gone global.

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Mexico trounces the US when it comes to world’s best hotels, new ranking finds

The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 list features just two US entries, while Mexico boasts four

The Independent UK

Bangkok police raid drug-fuelled sex party

Bangkok police stormed a luxury hotel in the Sukhumvit area early Sunday morning and arrested 29 men — 28 Thais and one Filipino — at what they described as a drug-fuelled sex party.

Bangkok Post

The World's 50 Best Hotels names four London stays among the greatest on the globe

London was lauded with four of its iconic hotels being named among the world’s best at the hotel Oscars — while Asia and Italy dominated

Evening Standard

Visiting Thailand during the mourning period? Here’s what will and won’t change for travellers

Although much of the country will wear mourning attire, tourists are not expected to do the same.

Euronews

‘Construction workers’ arrest Nigerian drug dealers in Bangkok

Undercover police who dressed like construction workers arrested numerous suspected Nigerian drug dealers in the Nana area of Bangkok early Sunday morning.

Bangkok Post

RAXka, Bangkok: Could a luxury sleep retreat in Thailand cure my sleep woes?

Sleep tourism is the latest travel trend on the rise. Angelina Villa-Clarke visits RAKxa in Bangkok to dive into its after-dark intelligence

Evening Standard

Thailand mourns as Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died

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Exposed Prince's Playground: Why Did Andrew's Thailand Trips Involve 40 Escorts?

Andrew Lownie's book claims 40 women in Prince Andrew's Bangkok suite; Ian Proud confirms high-society flings on UK trips. £46k costs exposed amid Epstein links – royal escorts row erupts anew

The Conversation

Thai villagers have moved four times to escape rising sea levels – life on the climate-change frontline

The village of Khun Samut Chin, 50km southwest of Bangkok, Thailand, is a small, rustic fishing village similar to thousands scattered across Asia – except that it is slowly being swallowed by the sea.

The Independent UK

Mysterious case of Belarusian model ‘murdered’ at Myanmar scam centre

Thai authorities have denied claims Vera Kravtsova was abducted and insist she left the country voluntarily

The Independent UK

Excruciating moment Miss Panama realizes she misheard beauty pageant announcement on stage

Herrera was participating in the 2025 Miss Grand International in Bangkok on Saturday

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Fake Modeling Gig Turns Deadly: What Happened to Vera Kravtsova, the Belarus Woman Killed for Organs in Myanmar's Trafficking Rings

Vera Kravtsova, 26, a former contestant on 'The Voice' Belarus, vanished after flying to Bangkok in September 2025.

The Independent UK

French artist hits out at ‘hypocrisy’ after nude mural painted over near Bangkok red light district

Myrtille Tibayrenc tells Shahana Yasmin her design was approved and unveiled at an event with the French ambassador – but later altered without her knowledge

Bangkok Post

Slain model not ‘forced’ to go to Myanmar, Thai officials say

Thailand’s Immigration Bureau has denied reports that a Belarusian model who travelled to Bangkok for work was “forced” to go to Myanmar, where she was reportedly killed by a scam gang who then sold her organs on the black market.

Bangkok Post

Drug den busted at Nana barber shop in Bangkok

Bangkok police arrested six foreign men, a Thai woman and a Myanmar woman at a barber shop on Nana Road (Sukhumvit Soi 3) where they said drugs were available.

Bangkok Post

Bangkok’s giant sinkhole expanding

The filling of the huge sinkhole on Bangkok

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This Photographer Captured 90 Interesting Coincidences In The Streets (New Pics)

Life on the streets is full of fleeting humor, quiet beauty, and surprising moments - all captured perfectly by Bangkok’s award-winning street photographer, Tavepong Pratoomwong.

Bangkok Post

38-storey condo on fire in Bangkok

A fire broke out in a 38-storey condominium building on Somdet Phra Pin Klao Road in Bangkok Noi district of the capital on Thursday, with multiple occupants trapped inside.

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