The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

In a Time of Extreme Peril, Burmese Journalists Tell Stories From the Shadows

American foreign policy complicates an already difficult situation for those reporting on the civil war in Myanmar.

Capital & Main · Jan 6

Thailand’s tourism numbers drop after turbulent year

The country recorded 32.9 million arrivals between January and December

The Independent UK · Jan 6

One city, four holidays: discover Bangkok’s most interesting neighbourhoods

A city as large and vibrant as Thailand’s capital cannot be neatly summed up. But, these iconic areas each offer something unique to curious travellers

The Guardian - UK · Jan 6

Sugar Prices Settle Higher as Brazilian Real Strength Spurs Short Covering

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Monday closed up +0.13 (+0.89%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +2.50 (+0.60%). Sugar prices rose on Monday as strength in the Brazilian real prompted some short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL ) rallied to a...

Barchart · Jan 5

Sugar Prices Push Higher on Strength in the Brazilian Real

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is up +0.15 (+1.03%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is up +2.50 (+0.60%). Sugar prices are moving higher today as strength in the Brazilian real has sparked some short covering in sugar futures. The real (^USDBRL ) rallied to...

Barchart · Jan 5

Myanmar rape-murder suspect deported from Thailand by mistake

Thai police are pursuing a Myanmar man accused of raping and killing a Thai woman in the northern province of Tak, after discovering he had been mistakenly deported by immigration officials.

Bangkok Post · Jan 5

Sugar Prices Slump as Production Jumps in India

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Friday closed down -0.41 (-2.73%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed down -8.90 (-2.08%). Sugar prices dropped to 2-week lows on Friday and finished sharply lower. Sugar prices retreated after the India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) reported Thursday that...

Barchart · Jan 2

Sugar Prices Retreat on Higher Sugar Production in India

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) today is down -0.36 (-2.40%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) is down -8.00 (-1.87%). Sugar prices fell sharply today, posting 2-week lows. Sugar prices retreated after the India Sugar Mill Association (ISMA) reported Thursday that Indian sugar production for 2025-26,...

Barchart · Jan 2

Fortune-teller accused of stealing client’s phone to make ‘bad luck’ prophecy come true

The man warned her that she was on the brink of misfortune and would lose something valuable

The Independent UK · Jan 2

Year-End Short Covering Boosts Sugar Prices

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.17 (+1.15%). March London ICE white sugar #5 (SWH26 ) closed up +1.50 (+0.35%). Sugar prices recovered from 1-week lows on Wednesday and settled higher on some year-end fund short covering. Sugar prices initially fell on Wednesday after the...

Barchart · Dec 31, 2025