Thailand

Bus crash in Thailand kills 18

Thailand has one of the worst road safety records in the world

Love and rights: Thailand's same-sex marriage milestone

The new law coming into effect Thursday grants same-sex couples the same legal rights as heterosexual couples

Thailand's E-Visa is here—Time to visit these 5 underrated destinations!

Thailand's e-visa for Bangladeshis enhances travel accessibility from January 2025. Explore underrated destinations like Sukhothai’s UNESCO park, Pai's serene nature, Koh Yao Noi’s untouched beaches, Hua Hin’s blend of culture, and Khao Yai’s wildlife-rich park.

Three foreigners killed in Thailand tourist hotel blaze

Five other foreigners and two Thai nationals were injured, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said Monday.

Three dead in Thailand shooting, suspect at large

The incident in Nong Bua Lumphu province was related to "a personal issue", local police chief Sumitr Nansathit told AFP.

4 budget-friendly destinations under TK 50,000 for Bangladeshi travellers

Here are 4 top travel destinations you can explore with a roundtrip flight ticket costing less than Tk 50,000.

Dreaming of coral islands? Here are 6 that might ruin your Instagram with their perfection

Formed by the accumulation of coral reefs over centuries, these beautiful destinations attract over 350 million tourists every year from all over the world. Don't believe us? Well, here are 5 coral islands that are popular with travel enthusiasts all over the world.

Shironamhin to release ‘Ei Obelay 2’ in two languages

In May 2019, the band Shironamhin made a comeback with the song “Ei Obelay”. At a time when the band was struggling to meet fan expectations with a new vocalist, this song served as a lifeline for Shironamhin. Now, almost five years later, the band is releasing a sequel, “Ei Obelay 2”. 

Thai farm culls 125 crocodiles as floodwaters rise

Heavy monsoon rains swept across northern Thailand this month, triggering floods and landslides that have killed more than 20 people.

May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015

Child migrants: 'No father, no country, no home' (video)

Hundreds of migrants found by the BBC last week in a boat drifting off the coast of Thailand have been rescued by Indonesian fishermen.

May 21, 2015
May 21, 2015

US to urge Myanmar to help Bangladesh in migrant issue

United States will urge Myanmar to cooperate with Bangladesh particularly to rescue and provide immediate relief to migrants adrift,says deputy spokesperson of the US Department of State.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

UNHCR welcomes commitment to resolve migrant crisis

The UN Refugee agency, UNHCR, welcomes the commitment announced by the foreign ministers of Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand to resolve the migrant crisis.

May 20, 2015
May 20, 2015

Malaysia, Indonesia to halt boat push-back

Malaysia,Indonesia says they would no longer turn away migrant vessels, responding to world pressure by offering to take in a wave of boatpeople.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

IOM to repatriate rescued Bangladeshis

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will repatriate the Bangladeshis rescued from boats in Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

UN bodies call to protect stranded migrants

UNHCR, OHCHR, IOM and SRSG calls upon leaders of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand to protect the trafficking victims now stranded at sea.

May 19, 2015
May 19, 2015

Thailand detains 'trafficking kingpin'

Alleged trafficking kingpin surrenders to Thai police while, Philippines is ready to shelter “boat people” from impoverished Bangladesh and Myanmar.

May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

UN chief stresses need to protect migrants stranded at sea

The UN chief and his deputy speak separately to leaders in Southeast Asia reiterating the need to protect lives and uphold the obligation of rescue of the stranded migrants at sea.

May 18, 2015
May 18, 2015

UN chief urges Thai PM to treat boat people with dignity

UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon urges Thai government to offer proper treatment to boat people, saying they deserved "human dignity and basic rights."

May 17, 2015
May 17, 2015

Diplomatic moves start as Myanmar faces blame for migrant crisis

Malaysia says its foreign minister would meet his Indonesian and Thai counterparts to discuss the influx of boatpeople to Southeast Asia as international pressure grew for a regional solution.