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Swedish tourist reports over 100, 000 baht theft after meeting transwomen in Pattaya
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (263+ words) A Swedish tourist has reported being robbed of more than 100, 000 baht in cash during an incident at a condominium in Pattaya in the early hours of 15 May, according to Thai police, Thaiger reports. The victim, a 67-year-old man identified as…...
Eight killed in Bangkok train and bus collision near Makkasan
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (265+ words) A bus and a train collided near Makkasan station on the Airport Rail Link in Bangkok on Saturday afternoon, leaving at least eight people dead and 35 injured, Bangkok Post reports. The accident occurred when a freight train struck a city…...
Vietnam and Norway celebrate 55 years of diplomatic ties
5+ hour, 56+ min ago (287+ words) More than five decades after Norway became one of the first Western European countries to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam during the war years, the two countries are now expanding cooperation around green growth and sustainable development. The relationship was…...
Norway defends cancellation of missile sale to Malaysia
5+ hour, 12+ min ago (235+ words) Norway has defended its decision to revoke export licenses tied to a naval missile system sale to Malaysia, saying its most sensitive defense technologies will now only be exported to close allies and partners. The decision blocks the delivery of…...
Norway arrests second Chinese national in suspected spying case
6+ hour, 4+ min ago (187+ words) Norwegian authorities have arrested a second Chinese national in a widening espionage investigation in the country's north, just weeks after a Chinese woman was detained over suspected satellite spying activities, The Straits Times reports. Norway's domestic security service, Norwegian Police…...
Danish man arrested in the Philippines over unpaid hotel charges and property damage
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (202+ words) A 50-year-old Danish man was arrested in Pasay City, Philippines, after a dispute with hotel management over unpaid charges and alleged damage to hotel property, Manila Bulletin reports. According to local police, the man, identified as "Lars," checked into a…...
Animal rights not elephant rides: Tiina's guide to travel
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (702+ words) White sandy beaches at sunset. Tiny tropical islands surrounded by azure blue waters. Jungle trekking adventures with elephants. Over 12 million tourists visited Phuket in 2025, enjoying the Thai dream vacation. Their wallets fund the island. But the tourism industry takes its…...
BOI Stockholm concludes first Nordic industrial delegation to Thailand
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (857+ words) The first industrial delegation from the Nordic region organised by the Thailand Board of Investment office in Stockholm, ended its official week-long programme in Thailand yesterday, Friday 15 May 2026." The visit successfully combined industrial visits, business matching sessions and networking events…...
Malaysian Prime minister criticises Norway over blocked missile delivery
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (202+ words) Malaysia has criticised Norway after Oslo revoked an export licence for a naval missile system intended for the Malaysian navy. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he raised Malaysia's "vehement objection" during a phone call with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr…...
China and Norway push to expand krill fishing in Antarctica
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (348+ words) A battle is unfolding in the icy waters of Antarctica. At the centre is krill, tiny shrimp-like creatures that feed whales, penguins and seals, but are also becoming increasingly valuable for the global aquaculture industry. China and Norway are now…...