Thailand vow to fight for vital victory over ChinaListen to this articleThailand players train in Riyadh ahead of their final AFC U23 Asian Cup Group D game. PRThailand's U23 side face a decisive encounter this evening as they take on China in their final Group D fixture of the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Riyadh. "China have good physique and stamina, but even if there is only a one per cent chance, Thailand will fight with all our might," he said. "We have many young players who have exceeded expectations. Elsewhere in Group D, Iraq meet Australia.

Pheu Thai reconfigures slogan to 'Hope 2026'Listen to this articleThe Thai Chamber of Commerce meets with the Pheu Thai Party, highlighting the 'Hope 2026' vision. Pheu Thai PartyThe Thai Chamber of Commerce (TCC) has urged the Pheu Thai Party to shift its view of this year's economic outlook from a "year of challenges" to a "year of hope", proposing changes to the country's economic system in three core areas. "Political stability is a key factor in boosting investor confidence," said Poj Aramwattananont, chairman of the Thai Chamber of Commerce. Pheu Thai has previously described 2026 as a year of challenges, but from now on the party will adopt the term "Hope 2026" when referring to the country's economic outlook, he said. At the same time, Mr Yodchanan said Pheu Thai's economic team presented the party's policy on promoting "innovation-driven economic growth".

First, they called for a comprehensive overhaul of national economic structures to restore competitiveness, including dismantling entrenched monopolies and ensuring fair opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises. Second, the group urged sweeping reform of the justice system and the patronage networks embedded within it. Police, prosecutors and courts must operate free from discrimination and political interference, while grey capital and vested interests must be eliminated. Third, the academics highlighted the urgency of preparing for demographic and environmental challenges. Fourth, the group warned against inexperienced or proxy leaders, rejecting what it termed "political children" and figures tied to local power cliques seeking office to protect personal interests.

Phuket starts tour boat cleanup after fire, fatal collisionListen to this articleFire blackened boat debris on the beach of Chalong bay on Tuesday. Officials made boat drivers and attendants take urine tests fo drug abuse, and began a cleanup of speedboat debris in the bay and along the beach. The urine tests covered 87 tourist boat drivers and attendants working in the bay. The beachfront road was closed to allow graders and backhoes to assist with the cleanup of the speedboat debris. Boat drivers and attendants working in Chalong bay undergo urine tests on Tuesday.

French drug smuggling fugitive arrested in PattayaListen to this articlePolice arrest the French suspect in Pattaya on Monday. (Photo supplied)A French fugitive wanted on charges of drug smuggling between Europe and America was arrested in Pattaya by Thai police on Monday. Pol Maj Gen Songprote Sirisukkha, commander of Immigration Division 3, said the Frenchman was arrested in Pattaya on Monday. He is accused specifically of drug smuggling and involvement in criminal syndicates. Under French law, the offences carry a prison term of up to 10 years.

After Trump made repeated statements in early 2025 about wanting to take over Greenland, Vance announced he was making an uninvited visit to the Arctic island in March. Following an angry outcry in Denmark and Greenland, he ended up limiting his visit to the US Pituffik military base in northwestern Greenland. ‘Misunderstandings’For Nuuk and Copenhagen, Wednesday’s meeting at the White House is aimed at ironing out “misunderstandings”. “To the uninformed American listener, the ongoing talks between Denmark and Greenland might have been construed as if Greenland’s secession from Denmark was imminent,” said Greenland specialist Mikaela Engell. Denmark and Greenland have made it clear they are counting on NATO for the island’s defence.

From her 1959 debut as a blonde, blue-eyed icon, Barbie has evolved to reflect a commitment to equal representation with the launch of Mattel’s first-ever autistic Barbie. Developed over 18 months, the doll's unique features aim to empower girls and boys globally. This milestone signifies significant progress since Mattel introduced its first Barbie dolls with disabilities in 2019. This Barbie wears a purple-striped A-line dress designed to minimise fabric-to-skin contact, as some autistic children may be sensitive to the feel of fabric seams. The organisation previously collaborated with Sesame Street in 2015 to create “Julia,” an autistic character, though that partnership later ended amid concerns that the character was being used to promote harmful narratives.

Listen to this articleCranes stand at the construction site located near the future Presidential Palace, in the new capital city of Nusantara, East Kalimantan province, Indonesia, on Aug 16, 2024. (Photo: Reuters)JAKARTA — Indonesia's Prabowo ‍Subianto reiterated ‍his commitment to a US$32 billion project to build the country's new capital city as he made ‌his first overnight stay there as ​president, the government said. Questions about the fate of the Nusantara capital city project have lingered since Prabowo took office in October 2024. Prabowo's visit, scheduled until Tuesday, "marks an important momentum for the journey to build the Nusantara capital city," his office said in a statement late on Monday. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto looks on before he delivers his annual State of the Nation Address, ahead of the country's Independence Day, in Jakarta, Indonesia, on Aug 15, 2025.

Listen to this articleOfficials and staff of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) have issued a second public statement calling on commissioners to take ethical responsibility amid allegations of wrongdoing. They are pressing a commissioner accused of accepting a bribe consisting of gold bars worth more than 15 million baht to demonstrate accountability by resigning voluntarily. Frequent petitioner Ruangkrai Leekitwattana has also submitted a petition calling on the NACC to investigate the official. “The silence that has followed should not be interpreted as consent,” the statement said. They reaffirmed to the public that, despite operating under such constraints, they remain committed to honesty, integrity and the rule of law, and will continue to discharge their duties with dignity.

With his curly hair and thick-rimmed glasses, the late Thai collector Petch Osathanugrah cut a distinct figure. In December, his son Purat "Chang" Osathanugrah finally opened Dib Bangkok in Klong Toey district. Purat “Chang” Osathanugrah is the founding chairman of Dib Bangkok, a new private museum that opened in December 2025 in honour of his late father, Petch Osathanugrah. "There is a spiritual core or a subtle thread that runs through our collection: art is a window to something deeper and allows for reconciliation. The opening is very sentimental for everyone," says renowned Thai artist and filmmaker Korakrit Arunanondchai.

Listen to this articleOfficers question scam suspect Jack Yang following his arrest in Chon Buri on Monday. (Photo supplied)Thai immigration police have arrested Jack Yang, bringing to an end what authorities described as the reign a “command‑level” international scammer. In 2022, when online scam operations began expanding rapidly in the region, Mr Yang’s name began appearing in major online fraud cases in China, allegedly causing widespread losses to Chinese victims. Police said the scam affected more than 600 victims, with total losses estimated at nearly 900 million baht. He reportedly evaded arrest by international, Chinese and Philippine authorities for years.

What does the MRT smell like? The internet weighs inListen to this articleThe inside of an MRT train, what does it smell like? The post, also shared in the Facebook group "คนขึ้นรถไฟฟ้า - คอมมูนิตี้", described the smell as highly specific, neither pleasant nor unpleasant, and unlike anything encountered elsewhere. Japanese underground stations were said to have comparable aromas, particularly when heating systems run, whilst Singapore's below-ground stations reportedly smell similar. Several commuters reported strong body odours during rush hours and others mentioned unpleasant smells at specific stations.

Thai influencer and life coach Gina “Wonder JN” has shut down her Facebook and TikTok accounts following intense backlash over comments criticising men who follow women showing off their bodies on Instagram. The controversy erupted after Gina posted a video in which she said men who follow women displaying their physiques on Instagram may appear “low-class and lacking social maturity”. Some men agreed with her perspective, arguing that public social media behaviour reflects one’s character. However, many criticised the remarks as overgeneralising and disrespectful towards men, with language deemed excessively harsh. Many said they had discovered a pattern of disparaging remarks about men in her previous content.

Iran’s main trading partners are China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Iraq, according to the economic database Trading Economics. The White House said on Monday that Trump remained “unafraid” to deploy military force against Iran, but was pursuing diplomacy as a first resort. Tehran said on Monday it was keeping communication channels with Washington open as Trump considered how to respond to the situation in Iran. Trump has said the US may meet Iranian officials and that he was also in contact with Iran’s opposition. It doesn’t matter which option they choose, we are ready for it.” (Story continues below)A newspaper featuring a picture of US President Donald Trump is seen in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 14, 2017.

Listen to this articleSecurity officials expect the damage at one of the 11 PTT petrol stations hit by bombs in the far South on Jan 11, 2026. (Photo supplied)Thai security authorities say they have clear evidence linking a series of coordinated arson and bombing attacks in the southern border provinces on the weekend to the Barisan Revolusi Nasional (BRN) insurgent group. Investigators believe the insurgents deliberately exploited security deployments for Children’s Day and local elections to strike high-profile economic targets, according to the Internal Security Operations Command (Isoc). Pol Col Thatchapichai Jarnwaranon, deputy commander of the Southern Border Investigation Unit, said the insurgents used improvised explosive devices concealed in gas cylinders and fire extinguishers, triggered by digital timers and remote control. The near-simultaneous explosions at around 12.50am on Sunday indicated careful coordination consistent with BRN tactics, officials said.