The exclusive dinner further celebrated Boucheron's expansion to Thailand, following the opening of a boutique in Siam Paragon in mid 2025. Like A Queen ring meets Plume de Paon necklace and earrings in this look. The heritage is celebrated by the Histoire De Style collections, annually launched in January. Art Deco motifs characterise Vendôme Lisere earrings, necklace, ring and bracelet from the Architecture collection. In 2018, Choisne designed a collection in his likeness, with the maison's feline muse wearing a necklace with precious stones.

New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy(The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Heilongjiang 2025 Successfully Concludes in Harbin)HARBIN – The 11th Global Tourism Economy Forum · Heilongjiang 2025 (“GTEF” or “the Forum”) successfully concluded in Harbin, Heilongjiang Province, China. Under the theme “New Quality Productive Forces: Powering the Global Tourism Economy,” the Forum served as a premier international exchange platform, fostering the organic integration of Heilongjiang with global tourism industrial chains and innovation ecosystems. In his welcome remarks, Xu Qin said: “The Global Tourism Economy Forum is an international tourism exchange and cooperation platform with far-reaching influence, one that plays a significant role in promoting the development of the world’s tourism economy. About the Global Tourism Economy Forum (GTEF) is a world-class exchange and cooperation platform dedicated to advancing the sustainable development of global tourism. By facilitating cross-regional resource integration, the Forum helps global tourism enterprises diversify investment and cooperation channels to further promote high-quality development of the world tourism economy.

Listen to this articleForeign Affairs Ministry's spokesman Nikorndej Balankura speaks to reporters a press briefing on Thursday. (Screenshot)The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday condemned a recent incident involving Cambodian forces in Ubon Ratchathani province and said that Thailand has formally protested to Cambodia, demanding accountability and an official apology while rejecting accusations of territorial encroachment. Thailand has submitted a formal letter of protest calling on Cambodia to take responsibility, issue an apology and comply fully with the joint statement. Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow conveyed Thailand’s position directly to Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn. Addressing a separate issue, Mr Nikorndej rejected Cambodia’s protest alleging that Thai forces had occupied and conducted military operations in Cambodian territory.

Industrial decline forcing Thais into service jobsListen to this articleA worker cans fish in a factory. An industrial slowdown is pushing workers into the service sector. (File photo)The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has expressed concern over the weakening income outlook in the labour market, as an industrial slowdown continues to push workers into the service sector. Manufacturing wages average 183 baht per hour, up only marginally from 173 baht. Although exports surged by a striking 12.3% in 2025, manufacturing output barely grew.

Sansiri unveils “Zero Dropout” CSR initiative in a single province, scaling up to a national education policy model“Educational equity” is a fundamental concept in driving national progress through the development of human capital from an early age, ensuring the future of the country. The Zero Dropout project, implemented over a three-year period (2022–2025), was piloted in Ratchaburi province in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and the Equitable Education Fund (EEF). Private-sector participation in supporting and driving provincial education efforts, alongside educational institutions that jointly design seamless transitions across education levels. Rather than being merely a donor, the company co-designed a flexible national education platform that can be practically adopted. Ratchaburi Zero Dropout stands as clear proof that this approach works.

Listen to this articleA still taken from a video posted on social media on Jan 6 shows Iranian security forces using tear gas to disperse demonstrators in a Tehran bazaar. (AFP Photo/UGC/Anonymous)Security forces used tear gas to disperse protesters in Iran as people angered by the economic situation in the Islamic republic kept up their challenge to the authorities and the exiled opposition Thursday urged them to step up their actions. Reza Pahlavi, the son of the shah ousted by the 1979 Islamic revolution and a key exiled opposition figure, said that the turnout during Wednesday’s protests had been “unprecedented” and called for major new protests Thursday evening. HRANA said according to its count protests had taken place in 348 locations over the last 11 days in all of Iran’s 31 provinces. The Norway-based Iran Human Rights group said security forces on Wednesday “opened fire on protesters, used tear gas and violently assaulted civilians” during a protest in the key southeastern hub of Kerman.

(Photo: Reuters)MOSCOW — Russia said on Thursday that any troops sent to Ukraine by Western governments would be "legitimate combat ‌targets", after Britain and France announced plans ​to deploy a multinational force there in the event of a ceasefire. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said "militaristic declarations" by a coalition of pro-Ukraine Western governments were becoming increasingly dangerous. Law enforcement officers stand guard near the Spasskaya tower of the Kremlin and St Basil's Cathedral during New Year celebrations in central Moscow, Russia, on Dec 31, 2025. Russia has consistently said that it will never accept the stationing of Western forces there. They say Ukraine needs firm security guarantees as part of any peace settlement to prevent another Russian invasion in future.

'Dome' learns harsh lessonListen to this articleSinger and online influencer Pakorn "Dome" Lam has earned the dubious honour of being the first major test of Thailand's newly amended sexually harassment law. Details about the post -- and the excuses subsequently offered -- should serve as a cautionary tale for online users. The amendment recognised verbal and online sexual harassment as stand alone criminal offences, punishable by penalties of up to one year in prison, a fine of up to 20,000 baht, or both. On Tuesday, police questioned Ms Yossuda and will summon Pakorn for interrogation next week. The newly amended law is designed to protect all individuals from sexual harassment, regardless of their backgrounds or social standing.

Saudi fined for obscene actsListen to this articlePHUKET: A Saudi Arabian tourist has been detained and fined for committing acts of public indecency in Patong, Kathu district. He admitted to the offence during questioning and was fined 5,000 baht, settling the criminal case on Tuesday. Further investigation revealed Mr Alharbbi entered Thailand on Dec 27 on a tourist visa valid until Feb 24. Immigration officials determined his actions violated Thai cultural norms and public morality, causing serious damage to the country's image. Immigration Division 6 notified him of the cancellation and transferred him to the Phuket Immigration Detention Centre pending deportation.

(Photo: AFP)WASHINGTON - If President Donald Trump is serious about bolstering the US presence in Greenland, he has options — but he may still want the most provocative one. Its integration would catapult the United States past China to having the third largest land mass after Russia and Canada. The issue had appeared moot with the creation of NATO, the alliance that Trump has belittled as unfair to the United States. Greenland’s leaders have made clear they do not want to be part of the United States. “There are a lot of hurdles to incorporating Greenland into the United States and it’s hard to know how much of this is bluster from Trump and trolling,” he said.

‘Love Thailand, Care for the World’ is motto for annual celebrationListen to this articleStudents take a group selfie with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at Government House on Thursday. He encouraged young people to be courageous, to do what is right, and to dare to try new things. The prime minister also urged them to play sports, not necessarily to be champions, but to learn discipline, respect rules, show sportsmanship and treat others with respect. Young representatives thanked the prime minister for prioritising their development, and some brought him souvenirs, such as drawings and craftwork. The Office of the Basic Education Commission, together with private-sector partners, will organise Children’s Day activities across all 76 provinces on Saturday, including in border areas, to promote learning opportunities, happiness and inspiration.

Department of Mineral Resources warns of landslidesListen to this articleThe Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) has issued an alert identifying Satun, Phatthalung, and Songkhla as high-risk provinces for landslides and flash floods due to heavy rainfall. The warning was issued by the Environmental Geology Division, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment. The department said accumulated rainfall in vulnerable areas could trigger landslides, requiring immediate vigilance. Cold to very cold weather with strong winds is forecast in the North and Northeast where temperatures to drop 1–3C. In the Central Plains, cool to cold weather with strong winds is expected with lows of 14–18C.

Physicians stress that biological sex remains a foundational variable in medicine, shaping everything from differential diagnoses and drug dosing to referral pathways and screening schedules. If clinicians infer biological sex from honorifics or legal gender markers rather than medical records, they say, the risk of error rises significantly. “Biology does not change,” he said, noting that cancer does not “read constitutions or ID cards,” but targets organs that exist. Trans women may still have a prostate and require prostate cancer screening, while trans men may retain a uterus and ovaries, making cervical or ovarian cancer screening essential. A responsible healthcare system, he said, must uphold two principles at once: respecting gender identity while retaining sex assigned at birth for medical accuracy.

Gloomy outlook dampens prospects for eateriesListen to this articleMr Thitid recommends restaurant operators consider closing down underperforming establishments. The outlook for the restaurant industry in 2026 appears grim as there are no new positive factors. A Thai Michelin-starred chef urged restaurant operators to think carefully about business expansion. He advised restaurant operators to consider closing down underperforming establishments, saying it is nothing to be ashamed of. He said government stimulus measures such as the "Khon La Khrueng Plus" co-payment scheme did help small restaurant operators.

Listen to this articleDSI officials arrive at a location targeted for raids on Thursday. (Photo supplied)Officials from the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) on Thursday raided five locations in Bangkok linked to an iris-scanning cryptocurrency initiative suspected of illegally harvesting personal data from 1.2 million Thai citizens. According to a DSI source, the raided sites included four companies and a residence. Authorities believe the locations were used to store personal data, “Orb” iris-scanning devices, financial records and other equipment connected to the scheme. Previous investigations suggested that the local affiliate of the company behind Worldcoin (Tools for Humanity) might have become entangled with a money laundering network.