Events to showcase Korea's traditionSouth Korea is aiming to deepen its longstanding ties with Thailand by hosting a series of events highlighting traditional Korean culture this year, says Sunju Lee, Director of the Korean Cultural Center in Thailand (KCC). She highlighted the longstanding cultural relationship between Thailand and Korea. She said while K-pop and Korean dramas have enjoyed immense popularity in Thailand, the KCC is committed to showcasing Korea's traditional heritage and history to broaden the understanding of Korean culture. The KCC plans a series of events this year to promote Korea's traditional culture, including: a large-scale Hanbok fashion exhibition in May, a reinterpretation of traditional Korean dance in June, a symphony performance in August and a live major concert from Korea in October. In collaboration with the National Museum of Thailand and the National Museum of Korea, a special exhibition featuring about 100 Thai artefacts -- spanning from prehistoric times to the Rattanakosin era -- will also be held at the Korean National Museum in Seoul later this year, she said.

'No foul play' in private's deathThe Royal Thai Army has clarified the circumstances surrounding the death of a private from the 2nd Artillery Regiment, King's Guard, saying he died from heart failure and showed no signs of having been assaulted. Maj Gen Winthai said Pvt Phetcharat lost consciousness while being detained at the 12th Military Circle jail. The private was later discovered in this state by detainees who were confined with him, Maj Gen Winthai said. Medical personnel determined the cause of death to be heart failure and that assault played no part in his demise, Maj Gen Winthai said. The army's remarks come as the private's family is demanding answers over his death, pointing to alleged irregularities, including a short spoon found in the private's cremated remains.

20 trapped in Tokyo Skytree elevator for 5 hours, tower to close for MondayEmergency vehicles seen near Tokyo Skytree tower in Tokyo on Sunday. (Photo: Kyodo)Twenty people were trapped inside an elevator at Tokyo Skytree tower from Sunday night for more than five hours, the operator said, adding that the facility, which is Japan's tallest broadcasting tower and a popular tourist spot, will be closed throughout Monday for safety checks. According to Tobu Tower Skytree Co, two elevators stopped at around 8.15pm while running between the entrance on the fourth floor and the 350-metre height observation deck. The elevator carrying 20 passengers was going down, while the other had no visitors inside. Tobu Tower Skytree apologised for the incident and vowed to take measures to prevent similar incidents from happening again.

No tsunami threat after earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes BorneoA magnitude 7 earthquake struck just off the north ​coast ⁠of the island of ‌Borneo in the early hours of Monday, the ⁠German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a ​depth of 633 kilometres, ​GFZ ‌said. It initially reported the quake ​at ⁠7.1 but revised ⁠the figure. The US Tsunami warning centre said ⁠there was ​no tsunami threat from the earthquake.

GFZ removes alert on Thailand quakeThe German ​Research ‌Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) removed an advisory from its website that a magnitude 6.5 earthquake had ​struck ⁠Thailand early on Monday. A GFZ spokesperson confirmed that the ‌agency was no longer reporting a quake in Thailand and was ⁠checking whether the initial report was "a glitch". GFZ had reported the quake ​in ‌Thailand minutes after a separate report about a quake ​that ⁠struck off the coast of the nearby ⁠island of Borneo. The Borneo report was not removed. The German research ⁠centre, like other ​public bodies that monitor earthquakes, frequently updates reports with additional information and occasionally ‌deletes ⁠reports that prove ​false.

Declining gigs pushed a 62-year-old freelance photographer back to his family coconut farm. With prices falling, he calls for government support and urges freelancers to plan for old age.

Minor Food mulls IPO in Hong Kong by end of 2026Mr Dillip says Minor Food is considering listing in Hong Kong later this year. Minor Food, a subsidiary of SET-listed Minor International, is exploring an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong by the end of the year, while its hotel arm, Minor Hotels, prepares to launch a US$1-billion real estate investment trust (REIT). Dillip Rajakarier, group chief executive of Minor International, said the company saw an opportunity in Hong Kong's attractive stock market, which offers higher valuations and a broader investor base than Thailand. This year Minor Food is focusing on brands with high growth potential, targeting specific domestic and international markets. The company is positioning the offering as a Southeast Asia-focused opportunity for investors seeking portfolio diversification, noting the Hong Kong Stock Exchange is already heavily populated with Chinese stocks.

Singha, TGR Haas F1 team sign partnership deal for three yearsSingha Corporation announced a three-year partnership with TGR Haas Formula One team in a deal that reinforces its image as a global Thai brand. Our partnership with TGR Haas F1 Team as Official Beverage Partner marks our 17th year in Formula 1. Equally important is the excellent chemistry between Singha and the team, creating an open and dynamic working relationship. The presence of team principal Ayao Komatsu together with Formula 1 drivers Oliver Bearman and Esteban Ocon in Thailand reflects the importance the team places on Singha. Both drivers will also film a global commercial in Thailand to further promote the partnership worldwide,” he added.

'Godfather' of billiard sports Sindhu diesSindhu Pulsirivong, revered as the "father of snooker" in Asia, died Saturday evening at the age of 91. Known affectionately as "Big Sin," Sindhu was a towering figure in cue sports, guiding Thai snooker from its local roots to the global stage. Sindhu also served as president of the World Professional Billiards & Snooker Federation (WPBSA), World Confederation of Billiard Sports, International Billiards & Snooker Federation, and Asian Confederation of Billiard Sports. In 2010, World Snooker chairman Barry Hearn hailed him as the "godfather of cue sports". Six years later, Sindhu became the first Asian to be inducted into the World Snooker Hall of Fame.

Show of might: Jeeno Thitikul plays a shot during the third round of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2026. Pattaya: Jeeno Thitikul flexed her muscles with a stunning late show of strength to soar to the top of the leaderboard after three rounds of the Honda LPGA Thailand. Three shots off the pace in second place overnight, Jeeno has a 54-hole total of 20-under 196, giving her a two-stroke lead from Korean Kim Hyo-Joo (65) heading into today’s final round. What you have to do is have a good swing, good commitment and then you need to have a good roll with your putts. I’ve had a lot of good birdie looks every day, and been able to convert them.

Explore and confront the causes of the insecurity of existence during "Aesthetic Of Fear", which is running at the 31st Century Museum of Contemporary Spirit in Chiang Mai, until April 7. Rooted in the ancient lineage of vision quest and inspired by the Shambhala warrior teachings, he guides participants to meet fear, vulnerability and uncertainty not as obstacles, but as gateways to awakening the warrior's heart -- tender, awake and fearless. This path emphasises dignity, basic goodness and the courage to stay present with what is, especially in times of personal and collective crisis. For him, building awareness in truth will lead to the transformation of fear into love, compassion, together driving society forward. 31st Century Museum of Contemporary Spirit is located on Suthep Road in Muang district of Chiang Mai and opens Saturday to Tuesday from 1pm to 5 pm.

This work is accompanied by a 13-photo series titled Failing Dreams. Each piece presents the twisted, fragmented and surreal Democracy Monument in the same way that an image fails on a television screen due to signal interference. Akkara's Felling Dreams, left, and Failing Dreams. It was like a signal interference in our normal life. In Felling Dreams, he employed the same technique to show how democracy is constantly subject to interference by external forces.

Art lovers are invited to experience the poetic and speculative world of a Mongolian artist during "Wolf Loving Princess", which is running at Gallery Ver until April 25. The exhibition features works across multiple media, including artist books, paintings, sculptures, video installations and sound. Through a semi-fictional process of translation -- incorporating ancient Mongolian script and animal writing, binary code and English -- the artist bridges the human world with invisible realms. A key conceptual starting point is the reinterpretation of the names Sarah and Connor as "princess" and "wolf-loving" which unfolds into the central narrative of the exhibition. His art practice often manifests as complex visual systems that integrate maps, field notes, narratives and symbolic elements.

Visitors to Milan have the chance to step into an immersive world of Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games timekeeping, as Omega unveils its pavilion experience in the heart of the host city. Located in San Babila, the Omega Pavilion celebrates the brand's long-standing legacy as the Official Timekeeper of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, a role dating back to 1932. Visitors can explore a dynamic and interactive space filled with installations that put the thrill of sports directly at their fingertips. For visitors who attend the Pavilion, the journey starts just outside, where Omega's Olympic and Paralympic legacy comes to life with historic images and captions. This one-of-a-kind activation highlights the fast-paced nature of the sport and shows how Omega's technology is used to measure every second.

Pattaya’s Jomtien beach covered in rubbishCity cleaners remove the garbage washed upon Jomtien beach on Sunday. (Photo: Amporn Sangkaew)Large amounts of rubbish washed up on popular Jomtien beach, just south of Pattaya city, covering the sand and driving tourists away on Sunday. Most chose to walk along the footpath or on the cleaner parts of the beach, and avoided entering the water. A stall holder who rents out beach chairs said rubbish was regularly washed up on the beach, whenever the sea was rough. Tourists avoided swimming in it, fearful they could be injured or get sick.