Chinese tourists are creating a new trend in tourism by using publicly accessible CCTV cameras as a tool for taking group photos or souvenirs instead of using selfie sticks or traditional cameras. Social media platforms like “Xiaohongshu” or “Red Note,” which are gaining popularity similar to TikTok in China, are abuzz with new photo-sha
Lightning strikes Angkor Wat
Lightning strikes Angkor Wat temple in Siem Reap province, Cambodia, killing 3 people and injuring more than 10. All are believed to be Cambodians. No Thai tourists were affected. Cambodian authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the tragic incident. ????????????
Thailand presents the International
The Royal Thai Embassy in Brussels organized a ceremony to present the International Tripitaka to His Majesty King Philippe of Belgium on the occasion of His Majesty the King's Birthday Anniversary. Boonthong Komongkolkul, Thai Rath’s correspondent in Belgium, reported that on 15 May 2025, at the Palace of the Prince of Lorraine, the Royal Thai
Indonesia seizes Thai-flagged ship
The Indonesian Navy has seized a Thai-flagged ship after it was found to be smuggling a large shipment of drugs, including methamphetamine and copyright, weighing nearly 2 tons and worth 14 billion baht, in one of the country's largest drug busts. ????? ???????
Trump confirms he will talk
Donald Trump confirms he will call Vladimir Putin on Monday to discuss the war in Ukraine and trade. On Saturday, May 17, 2025, US President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he will have a phone call with Russian leader Vladimir Putin on Monday (May 19) to discuss ending the war in Ukraine and discuss trade. ????????????