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Nigel Farage faces 'sleaze' investigation over £5m donation from crypto billionaire

Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards opens probe declared gift from Thailand-based cryptocurrency investor

Evening Standard

The ultimate travel guide to Thailand: where to stay, what to eat and how to get around

From the best regions to incredible things to do, here’s everything you need to know about travelling in Thailand

The Guardian - UK

Thailand slashes visa-free stays for 93 countries including UK after controversy over tourists’ behaviour

Thai authorities face mounting pressure over allegations that foreign nationals have been operating businesses illegally

The Independent UK

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10 Rare Cat Breeds You Almost Never See in Real Life

Some cat breeds are so uncommon that even lifelong cat lovers may never encounter them in person. While millions of domestic cats live around the world, only a small number belong to rare or geographically limited breeds shaped by isolation, selective breeding, or unique genetic traits. These cats often carry…

Times Pets

Indian tourist dies in Thailand, says embassy

An Indian national has died in Phuket, Thailand, after four tourists mysteriously lost consciousness at a cafe. The incident occurred on May 9, with three other Indian tourists also hospitalized. The Indian embassy is in contact with Thai authorities and the deceased's family, monitoring the situation.

The Economic Times

Thailand plans stricter visa rules across categories; may scrap 60-day visa-free stay for tourists

Thailand is set to tighten visa rules for foreign visitors, reviewing all major categories to prioritize tourist "quality" over quantity. The government is considering ending the 60-day visa-free scheme and implementing stricter screening measures, including background checks and financial proof requirements, to balance tourism with national security.

The Economic Times

Visiting Thailand? Here’s how to complete the compulsory digital arrival card

Thailand now requires all foreign visitors to complete a digital arrival card online before entering. This new Thailand Digital Arrival Card system replaces old paper forms. It aims to make immigration faster and improve security checks. Travelers must submit the form at least three days before arrival.

The Economic Times

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Thailand's SiamAI denies exporting US AI servers to China

Bangkok-based SiamAI has denied allegations of exporting AI servers to China, stating full compliance with US export control laws. The company's statement comes amid US prosecutors' claims of billions in US AI technology being shipped to China, with SiamAI asserting it has not engaged in such activities.

The Economic Times

Business Brief (May 8): TikTok Thailand Expansion Approved

China-EU trade tensions rise, Australia issues final ruling on Chinese steel products

Caixin Global

Thailand to raise international airport departure fee by over 50% from June 20

Thailand's international passenger service charge will increase by over 50% to 1,120 baht at six major airports starting June 20. This fee hike aims to fund airport expansion and infrastructure upgrades, including terminal expansions and enhanced safety technology. The revised charge remains competitive compared to other regional hubs.

The Economic Times

Kasperky warns popular Daemon Tools app backdoored by hackers to target specific victims

A two-stage process targets government, science, and retail in Russia, Belarus, and Thailand.

TechRadar

Thailand scraps 2001 maritime territory deal with Cambodia after years of deadlock

Thailand’s government has ended a 2001 agreement with Cambodia meant to resolve overlapping maritime claims

The Independent UK

"There were nights when everything felt like it might collapse." Inside Thailand's passionate but criminally ignored metal scene, from alley bars to open air festivals

We head inside the Thai metal scene via the country's biggest rock festival, Rock Alarm. Our hosts? Bangkok metalcore crew Defying Decay

Metal Hammer

Heavy storms forecast in South, official rainy season by mid-May

Southern Thailand has been warned of increased thunderstorms between Wednesday and Saturday, with the rainy season expected to officially begin by mid-May, according to the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD).

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Three Thai beaches make world’s 50 best list

Thailand’s Donald Duck Bay in the Similan Islands has been ranked 10th in the World’s 50 Best Beaches 2026, with two beaches in Trang and Phuket provinces placing 23rd and 27th.

The Economic Times

From surplus to strain: World rice supply threatened by Iran war, El Nino

The effects of the Iran ‌war are impacting farmers ⁠in top exporters ⁠Thailand and Vietnam as well as the import-reliant Philippines and Indonesia, growers and traders said.

The Economic Times

Asia Rice: Muted demand, weak rupee push India prices lower

This situation adds to existing concerns about food security in the region. Thailand's rice prices remain steady with quiet demand. Rising production costs are expected to sustain current price levels or push them higher.

The Times of India

World’s rarest hybrid blood type discovered in Thailand: Study found in just 3 people out of a massive research of 544,000 samples

A strange medical finding has emerged from Thailand, and it’s already catching attention in the global science community. Researchers looking through hundreds of thousands of blood samples reportedly stumbled upon something that didn’t quite fit known categories. It wasn’t A, B, AB, or O in the usual sense. It wasn’t…

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Evening Standard

Nigel Farage says his home was firebombed last year

It has also emerged that the Reform UK leader received a gift of around £5 million from a Thailand-based crypto investor to bolster his safety.

The Independent UK

Photos show how toxic runoff from rare earth mines are risking Southeast Asia's rivers

A lone finger-length fish was a disappointing start to 75-year-old Sukjai Yana’s day. He recast his net from the bow of his long-tail fishing boat, slowly drifting towards the confluence of the Mekong and Kok rivers in northern Thailand.

The Independent UK

Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'

Toxic runoff from rare earth mines in Myanmar is contaminating rivers that flow into Thailand, threatening the Mekong River and its basin's fisheries and farmland

Bangkok Post

'Super El Nino' puts Thailand on alert

The Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has a plan to reduce the potential impact of a looming Super El Nino, warning that hotter temperatures and below-normal rainfall could threaten crops, water supplies and rural incomes this year.

Fortune

German chancellor says the U.S. 'is being humiliated by the Iranian leadership' as allies go public with discontent

Thailand’s foreign minister told The Washington Post the country is looking to Russia and China as the country grapples with an energy shock from the Iran war.

Bangkok Post

Ex-director of elite Bangkok school jailed for 27 years over admissions bribes

The former director of Triam Udom Suksa School, widely regarded as Thailand’s top elite public high school, was jailed for 27 years on Monday for taking student‑admission bribes for the 2016–2018 intake.

The Independent UK

The reason Helena Bonham Carter quit The White Lotus? It might be the show’s endless behind-the-scenes drama

IN FOCUS: Days into filming the forthcoming fourth season, the British star has jumped ship. HBO says it’s no big deal, but it adds to the feeling that the blockbuster anthology series is plagued by chaos, writes Adam White

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