Thailand's government approves emergency funding after deadly floods that impacted millions Thailand's government has approved $122 million in emergency funds for flood victims The Independent UK · Sep 29
Is it safe to travel to Thailand? Foreign Office issue update after severe flooding All 50 districts of Bangkok have been declared disaster-affected areas The Independent UK · Sep 29
Thai Activist Says Israel Has Put Him on a Watch List for Speaking Out: 'What Right Does a Foreign Government Have?' Thai activist Siranudh 'Psi' Scott says an Israeli government report placed him on a watch list, but the document confirms only that it recorded his protest activity. International Business Times UK · Sep 28
Sugar Prices Settle Mixed as Crude Oil Erases an Early Rally October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.04 (-0.23%) on Monday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed up +1.50 (+0.30%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Monday. Sugar prices initially found support on Monday after WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) jumped more than +4%, which... Barchart · Sep 28
Sugar Prices Rebound as Crude Oil Jumps October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is up +0.05 (+0.29%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is up +4.20 (+0.84%). Sugar prices recovered from early losses today and turned higher, amid a jump in crude oil prices. WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) is up more... Barchart · Sep 28
Thailand floods: Over 545,000 affected across 25 provinces, Bangkok remains waterlogged Severe flooding in Bangkok and neighboring provinces has impacted over 545,000 individuals, necessitating the establishment of emergency shelters. While authorities are working to manage canal water levels and restore essential services, many low-lying regions still face difficulties due to lingering submersion. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has urgently called for necessary… The Times of India · Sep 28
Bangkok floodwaters begin to ease after torrential rains affect 700,000 people Flooding in the Thai capital Bangkok has been subsiding, though some neighborhoods and major roads are still unable to clear away water from near-continuous rains over the weekend The Independent UK · Sep 28
Bangkok declared a ‘disaster zone’ after flooding, as rainstorms shift direction Capital city submerged in waist-high flood water, while elsewhere Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii’s Big Island The Guardian - UK · Sep 28
Thailand declares public holiday as Bangkok races to drain floodwaters Prime minister faces jeers from angry crowd as floods affect more than 545,000 people across 25 provinces The Independent UK · Sep 28
Jordan in a Week: How the Jordan Pass Changes the Visa Maths for Indian Travellers Visiting Petra and Wadi Rum What the Jordan Pass Actually Does to Your BudgetJordan charges Indians a visa-on-arrival fee of JOD 40 (roughly ₹4,700) at Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. The Jordan Pass, bought online before you land, costs JOD 70 to 80 depending on the tier you choose. That gap of JOD 30… Times Life · Sep 28
Asian Games 2026: Indian boxers storm into semis, assure medals Indian boxers secured three medals at the Asian Games with impressive quarterfinal victories. Parveen Hooda beat Uzbekistan's Navbakhor Khamidova by a 5-0 score to reach the semifinals. Narender Berwal won his match against Thailand's Adthapong Saengtep, forcing a referee stoppage in less than two minutes. The Economic Times · Sep 27
The week in pictures: Trump hosts Xi, the pope visits France and floods ravage Thailand From Pope Leo XIV's historic first visit to France to US President Donald Trump meeting China's President Xi Jinping to flooded streets in Bangkok, FRANCE 24 looks back at the week's most striking pictures. France 24 · Sep 27
Bangkok flooding forces thousands to flee homes after relentless rain Rain has eased in Thailand’s capital on Sunday, but flooding persisted in several low-lying areas The Independent UK · Sep 27
Asian Games 2026: Disappointing day for Indian athletes in kurash India's athletes struggled in kurash at the Asian Games, with all competitors losing their respective matches. Vishal, who had a first-round bye, was defeated by Kunathip Yea-on from Thailand in the quarterfinals. Yash Kumar Chauhan lost in the pre-quarterfinals to Shakarmamad Mirmamdov from Tajikistan after a challenging bout. In the… The Economic Times · Sep 27
The Economic Times · Sep 26 Thailand hostel puts up Hindi notice, Indian traveller asks why and gets surprising answer An Indian traveller in Bangkok has shared a hostel experience after finding a Hindi notice instructing guests to use a glass when drinking water. Sparsh Sunil said the message made him reflect on the conduct of some Indian tourists abroad, citing behaviour such as littering, ignoring queues and disregarding local…
The Independent UK · Sep 26 Thailand rocked by severe flooding as authorities issue fresh weather warning IN FULL
The Times of India · Sep 26 Floods Disrupt Bangkok Life: torrential rain turns capital into disaster zone; more storms forecast Torrential rain battered Bangkok on Saturday, flooding major roads, disrupting traffic and forcing hundreds of residents into shelters as authorities declared Thailand’s capital a disaster-affected zone.
France 24 · Sep 26 Bangkok declares flood disaster after massive 48-hour downpour Thailand’s capital Bangkok declared a flood disaster on Saturday after more than 300 millimetres of rain in less than 48 hours, leaving canals overflowing and streets submerged. “It’s like at my waist level now,” a local said. The governor has urged people not to panic, saying the situation is stabilising.
Barchart · Sep 25 Sugar Prices Pressured by Demand Concerns October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) closed down -0.08 (-0.46%) on Friday, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) closed down -7.30 (-1.43%). Sugar prices settled lower on Friday, pressured by demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract,...
Barchart · Sep 25 Weak Demand Weighs on Sugar Prices October NY world sugar #11 (SBV26 ) is down -0.02 (-0.11%) today, and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ26 ) is down -5.30 (-1.04%). Sugar prices are under pressure today from demand concerns. According to McDougall Global Views, current open interest in the October NY sugar contract, which expires...
The Economic Times · Sep 25 India reserves third-party rights in Russia-EU CBAM trade dispute in WTO: Official Argentina, Brazil, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Indonesia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Malaysia, Norway, Paraguay, Singapore, Switzerland, Thailand, the UK and the US are other countries that have reserved their third-party rights in the dispute, the Geneva-based official said.
Bored Panda · Sep 25 Gabrielle Henry Shares The Lasting Impact Of Her Miss Universe Fall And Why She’s Taking Legal Action For Dr. Gabrielle Henry, competing at Miss Universe last November was a chance to “be a beacon” for Jamaica and women around the world. But in the space of a single step on the pageant stage, she says, “a beautiful moment became a shattered dream.” Ten months after her fall,…
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Asian Games 2026: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty reflect on mental struggles after their surprise exit Satwiksairaj Rankireddy expressed disappointment over their loss to Thailand in the Asian Games opening round. He indicated that mental preparation is essential for their performance improvements going forward. Chirag Shetty acknowledged that they started well but failed to maintain their strategy in critical moments. They credited their opponents for maintaining…
The Economic Times · Sep 25 Asian Games Badminton 2026: Satwik-Chirag stunned, Tanisha-Dhruv advance to quarters Defending Asian Games men's doubles champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a shock first-round exit after losing to Thailand's Pakkapon Teeraratsakul and Peeratchai Sukphun. Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila advanced to the mixed doubles quarterfinals with two wins, while Unnati Hooda progressed to the women's singles second round.
The Times of India · Sep 25 Piles of elephant dung outside a Thai village became bricks for the Goya Tower In 2021, once the multi-year Elephant World project in northeastern Thailand was finished, architect Boonserm Premthada kept noticing the same thing on his return visits to the elephant villages, dung everywhere on the roads, outside houses, piled up around town as the local elephant population grew. "My approach to my…