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Thailand marks Songkran New Year with water fights and travel surge

Thailand marked the start of the Songkran New Year on Monday, 13 April 2026, with large crowds gathering in Bangkok for its traditional water festival.

13/04/2026

Culture news

A decade in the making: Eurovision Asia set to take place in 2026

Eurovision Asia was first announced in 2016. Ten years later, a website popped up and was subsequently taken offline. Now, it's official. The region's inaugural singing contest will be held in Bangkok in November.

30/03/2026

Travel News

How the Iran war is affecting tourist hotspots outside the Middle East

Many Asian countries are heavily reliant on oil that passes through the Strait of Hormuz, and some popular tourist destinations are now enacting measures to limit fuel consumption as the conflict enters its fourth week.

24/03/2026

Earth News

Drive slower and work from home: Countries take fuel-saving measures

"Today’s report provides immediate and concrete measures... to shelter consumers from the impacts of this crisis," says IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.

20/03/2026

Earth News

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war

Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

20/03/2026

Destinations

How Thailand is proving that healing is the new luxury

From north to south, Thailand offers healthy plates and active tourism experiences that put the focus on healing both body and mind.

06/03/2026

Food and Drink

Food for friends: Doha's vibrant dining unites Thailand and Qatar

In Doha’s vibrant dining scene, international cuisines bring people together, offering moments of shared culture, hospitality and everyday connection across communities.

21/02/2026

Grand Voyager

Grand Voyager | Exploring Bangkok & Beyond

In partnership with Media City

From golden temples to bustling markets, Bangkok is a city of vibrant contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she uncovers its timeless spirit.

18/02/2026

Earth News

Why these elephants in Thailand have been put on birth control

In a bid to prevent human confrontations, which can turn deadly, Thailand is administering birth control vaccines to wild elephants.

13/02/2026

Thailand

Thailand's Conservative party secures win in general election

Anutin Charnvirakul's party has significantly increased its number of MPs but will only have a parliamentary majority with coalition partners. Analysts say there is a chance of stabilisation in Thai politics after the turbulence of recent years.

09/02/2026

Norway

Trump says he is no longer thinking 'purely of peace' after Nobel snub

Trump has boasted about ending eight wars, styling himself as "the president of peace" and therefore deserving of the Nobel honour but those claims have been exaggerated.

19/01/2026

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Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand

Thailand reports a new construction accident near Bangkok on Thursday, a day after a deadly crane collapse on a train renewed concerns over site safety.

15/01/2026

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Crane accident in Thailand kills at least 30, injures many

At least 30 people were killed and dozens injured after a construction crane fell onto a passenger train in Thailand’s Nakhon Ratchasima province in the northeast on 14 January.

14/01/2026

Thailand

US to send $45m to Thailand and Cambodia to ensure regional stability

The fighting in July and December displaced hundreds of thousands of people in Thailand and Cambodia and killed about 100 soldiers and civilians.

09/01/2026

World News

Thailand and Cambodia agree ceasefire to end weeks of border fighting

The ceasefire, which came into force around noon local time, calls for no further military movements by either side and no violations of either side’s airspace for military purposes.

27/12/2025

Travel News

Thailand-Cambodia fighting: Is it safe to travel now?

The UK's foreign office is now advising against all travel within 50 km of the Thai-Cambodian border - with some caveats.

17/12/2025