The Latest Breaking News from Thailand

Excessive rainfall filling up many dams nationwide

Many large dams and reservoirs across Thailand are currently close to or exceeding their full water storage capacities due to continuous rainfall, the Royal Irrigation Department (RID) announced on Monday.

Bangkok Post · Nov 11, 2025

NY Sugar Prices Move Higher on Brazilian Real Strength

March NY world sugar #11 (SBH26) on Monday closed up +0.10 (+0.71%), and December London ICE white sugar #5 (SWZ25 ) closed down -1.40 (-0.34%). Sugar prices settled mixed on Monday, with London sugar posting a new 4.75-year nearest-futures low. The outlook for robust global sugar supplies is pressuring prices....

Barchart · Nov 10, 2025

Thai Authorities Reportedly Detain Mexicans in "ICE-Like" Raid After Miss Universe Exec Fired for Confrontation with Miss Mexico

Miss Universe executive Nawat Itsaragrisil was dismissed from this year's pageant earlier this month after an altercation with Miss Mexico Fátima Bosch.

Latin Times · Nov 10, 2025

Drinkers face steep fines under new alcohol rules

People in Thailand enjoying an afternoon drink risk large fines from Saturday under amended alcohol control rules that strengthen enforcement.

Bangkok Post · Nov 10, 2025

Where Is Victoria Theilvig? Miss Grand's Emma Tiglao Reportedly 'Took Over' Miss Universe Duties

Where is Miss Universe Victoria Theilvig? Reigning queen's alleged walkout and refusal of duties sparks major crisis in Thailand, forcing a rival queen to step in.

International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025

Who is Veena Singh? Divorce, Indian Heritage, Edited Photos Claims Plague Miss Universe 2025 Journey

Miss Universe Thailand's Veena Singh faces controversy over her divorce, Indian heritage, and political views. Track her journey at the ongoing Miss Universe 2025.

International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025

A boat from Myanmar with hundreds of migrants capsizes off Malaysia, 1 body found and 10 rescued

Malaysian authorities say a boat carrying about 300 migrants from Myanmar capsized last week in the Indian Ocean close to the border between Thailand and Malaysia, with at least one body recovered floating in the sea, 10 rescued and dozens missing

The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2025

TikTok Awards 2025 Sexism Controversy: Thai Female Artists Kneeling in Heels and Dresses Spark Online Outrage

A photo from the TikTok Awards Thailand 2025 sparked outrage as female artists were shown kneeling in dresses and heels while their male counterparts stood, raising concerns about gender inequality.

International Business Times UK · Nov 9, 2025

Incredible India? How traveling to Southeast Asia is shattering our delusions of progress

A few years ago, when you said “Thailand” to an Indian man, his face would undergo a minor muscular transformation. A smirk would appear on face that can be interpreted as half-guilt for the sins he’s committed or half-anticipation for the sins he desires to commit.  

Newslaundry · Nov 8, 2025

Miss Universe 2025 Update: Philippines' Ahtisa Manalo Tops Missosology's 5th Hot Picks List

Filipina beauty queen Ahtisa Manalo is emerging as the early frontrunner for this year's Miss Universe crown.

International Business Times UK · Nov 7, 2025