Elephant Santas pass out face masks, hand gel in Thai school tradition
The celebration at the Jirasartwitthaya school in Ayutthaya, north of Bangkok, has run for more than 15 years.
Sat Dec 25 2021
Thailand celebrates Elephant Day, hoping tourists will return
Thailand continues an annual event which has been a big draw for foreign tourists, in the hope to revive the key tourism industry.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Painted Thai elephants spray tourists with water to banish bad luck
Colourfully painted elephants in the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya sprayed people with water on Tuesday in a water fight that has become tradition to mark the country's New Year festivities.
Wed Apr 12 2017
Van-truck collision in Thailand, kills 25 passengers
Twenty-five passengers of a minivan and a pickup truck were killed when the vehicles collided head-on into each other at Chonburi's Banbueng district today.
Mon Jan 02 2017
Swedish Pirate Bay co-founder arrested at Thai border
The Swedish co-founder of file-sharing website The Pirate Bay has been arrested while trying to enter Thailand, immigration police said Tuesday.
Tue Nov 04 2014
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024