DAVAO CITY - The Davao Travel Agencies Association is looking at Thailand’s successful tourism model for insights on how to make Davao a more attractive and sustainable tourist destination in Southeast Asia. During the two-day familiarization tour in Pattaya on Aug. 19 and 20, DTAA officials and...
SURIN, Thailand (AP) — Thai and Cambodian soldiers have clashed along the border between their countries in a major escalation that left at least 14 people dead, mostly civilians. The two sides fired small arms, artillery and rockets, and Thailand also launched airstrikes. Fighting took place in...
As the Philippines urged Thailand and Cambodia to resolve their border dispute, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that there have been no reports of Filipinos hurt in the recent clash that escalated tensions between the Southeast Asian neighbors. In a statement on Thursday, July 24, the...
Bangkok has always held a special place in my heart. It’s a city of contrasts: frenetic yet graceful, ancient yet modern. On my recent trip, I returned not just to Bangkok, but to one of its most storied landmarks: the newly reopened Dusit Thani Bangkok. What awaited me was more than just a hotel...
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...
