In Thailand, an anxious vigil continues for hostages half a world away.
At least 39 Thai agricultural workers were killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, and at least 31 were taken hostage, according to the Thai foreign ministry. Of the 31 hostages, at least two died in captivity, Thai officials said. During a cease-fire in November 2023, 23 Thai hostages were released.
Seven & i founding family seeks investment from Thailand's Charoen Pokphand in MBO, NHK says
The founding family of Seven & i is asking Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group to invest in a managed buyout of the Japanese retailing giant, NHK reported on Thursday.
Exclusive: Thailand's economy may underperform from weak consumption, warns central bank chief
Thailand's economic growth may falter at under 2.9% this year on the back of a weaker-than-expected fourth quarter where consumption cratered despite a government cash handout aimed up firing up sluggish growth,

China, Thailand

China and Thailand To Be Linked Via High-Speed Rail
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Bangkok to Beijing by train? Thailand’s high-speed rail to China is about to change travel forever
Thailand expects high-speed rail link to China to be ready in 2030

TikTok, Thailand

TikTok to invest $3.8 billion in Thailand data hosting project, investment board says
TikTok Gets Nod to Invest $3.8 Billion in Thailand Data Project
Thai Investment Board Approves $5 Billion of Investments, Including TikTok Project
Thai investment officials have given the green light to about $5 billion worth of projects including a data-hosting services venture from social media giant TikTok. The Thailand Board of Investment said on Wednesday that it has approved investment incentives for projects valued at 170.
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Thailand makes hormone therapy free for trans people just after legalizing marriage equality
Just days after marriage equality became the law in Thailand, the country’s national health ministry added hormone replacement therapy (HRT) to the free health services available to Thai citizens.
US aid freeze leads to suspension of health care to Myanmar refugees in Thailand
A freeze on foreign assistance programs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump has led to cuts in services to refugees from war-torn Myanmar, including the shutdown of hospital care in camps in Thailand where more than 100,
Old sleet footage misrepresented as Thailand's 'first snow'
After Thailand experienced a cool January in 2025, an old video of a car driving through a layer of sleet spread online alongside a false claim that the tropical country had experienced its first snowfall.
Hundreds of same-sex couples wed as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect
Hundreds of same-sex couples are tying the knot across Thailand on Thursday as the country becomes the first in Southeast Asia to recognize marriage equality.
Thailand Celebrates New Same-Sex Marriage Law With Mass Wedding
Hundreds of people began registering their marriages at a mall in Bangkok, as Thailand became one of the few places in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.
COMMUNITY CLASSROOM: Teacher needs help giving her students a Thailand experience in the classroom
Please help me give my students a wonderful experience during International Week,” she said on her DonorsChoose page. “We would like to try some of the snacks, candy,. Trying some of the food from Thailand will help us get immersed in new flavors.
Seven & i founding family seeks investment from Thailand's Charoen Pokphand, NHK says
The founding family of Seven & i is asking Thailand's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group to invest in a management buyout of the Japanese retailing giant, NHK reported on Thursday. The founding family is in talks to take Seven & i private through a management buyout to fend off a $47 billion takeover from Canada's Alimentation Couche-Tard.