BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand is further tightening control of cannabis by banning sales of the plant to those without prescriptions. Thailand became the first country in Asia to decriminalize cannabis in 2022, in a move that boosted Thailand 's tourism and farming, and spawned thousands of...
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand began imposing land border restrictions Monday including blocking tourists heading into Cambodia as the two countries engage in retaliation in their border dispute. Relations between the countries have deteriorated following an armed confrontation May 28 in which one...
BANGKOK - Korean stars Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun and Lee Sang-yi drew loud cheers as they launched the global premiere of their new Korean series “Good Boy” in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Video held the star-studded affair on May 31 at the IconSiam mall’s Icon Cineconic in Bangkok, which saw...
Krishnah Gravidez (Instagram) The Philippines will have to wait another year for a chance to win the Miss World crown. This is after Krishnah Gravidez of the Philippines finished in the Top 8 of the Miss World 2025 pageant in India on May 31. Krishnah and Miss Thailand were narrowed down to two...
President Marcos has met with the prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia to reaffirm the Philippines ' intention to further enhance its trade cooperation with both countries. Marcos met with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on the sidelines...
Manila-based electric vehicle (EV) logistics firm Mober is expanding its operations to Thailand to further its regional footprint in green delivery solutions. In a statement, Jade Hugo, Mober co-founder and head of new business, said the company launched its EV logistics with an initial fleet of...
As a spray of blood and sweat splashes through the crowd, cheers erupt over the brutal display of sportsmanship. Muay Thai is just one of many spectacles you can encounter along the lively streets of Chiang Mai. Walking around the city feels reminiscent of Manila’s own chaotic streets. Think...
Dying of spice, yet the taste makes the suffering worth it. Thailand is no stranger to spicy food. For the uninitiated Filipino taste buds, it might be considered an assault to the tongue. Though once you brave through the pain, the country’s distinct spiciness is one you will miss. Chiang Mai...
By Mark Garcia At number one, Bangkok in Thailand is one of the top 10 most visited cities in the world, with over 32 million arrivals based on data from Euromonitor International, beating other popular cities such as London and Paris. Let us walk you through 10 recommended places in Bangkok that...
PCG Commandant Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan welcomes the crew of BRP Gabriela Silang (OPV-8301) upon its arrival at Pier 13 in Manila, on April 21, 2025. The vessel had just concluded a 26-day landmark tri-country port visit mission to Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam. (Mark Balmores / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte (Rep. Villafuerte's office) Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte has joined the calls for the immediate overhaul of the nearly 50-year-old National Building Code in light of the...
Tingog Party-list Rep. Jude Acidre (PPAB) The chairman of the House Committee on Overseas Workers Affairs has confirmed ongoing coordination with relevant local agencies to look after the welfare of Filipinos affected by the recent...
