NT to end Thaicom 4 satellite internet service on June 30 as iPSTAR nears retirement
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
National Telecom will terminate its satellite internet service via Thaicom 4, or iPSTAR, at 11.59pm on June 30, as Thailand’s pioneering broadband satellite nears the end of its engineering life and operators prepare a temporary Korean satellite backup.
Anutin welcomes Vietnam’s To Lam as Thailand pushes deeper strategic partnership
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul welcomed Vietnam’s top leader To Lam to Government House for an official visit, with both sides pledging to strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, security and regional affairs as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Taiwanese man accused of smuggling 3kg of meth from Thailand to Fukuoka Airport
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Japanese police have arrested a 35-year-old Taiwanese man accused of smuggling more than 3 kilogrammes of methamphetamine from Thailand to Fukuoka Airport, with the drugs allegedly concealed in beverage packaging and valued at around 160 million yen, or about 33 million baht.
Superfans turn T-pop into Thailand’s next big export
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
T-pop song today is no longer just a track on a streaming platform. It can sell concert tickets, fill hotel rooms, move merchandise, drive brand campaigns and send fans across borders.
Iran says frozen assets must be released before any US peace deal
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Iranian officials say talks cannot proceed unless Washington unlocks at least half the frozen funds when an MoU is announced and the rest within 60 days.
AIS PLAY Teams Up with the NBA to Bring NBA Champion DeAndre Jordan to Inspire Thai Youth
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
AIS PLAY has partnered with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the world's premier basketball league, to host exclusive fan events in Bangkok at AIS SIAM flagship store on Friday, May 22 and Sunday, May 24, headlined by NBA champion DeAndre Jordan of the New Orleans Pelicans.
Thailand and Vietnam reset rivalry with new supply-chain pact
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2026
Thailand and Vietnam are moving from rivalry to strategic partnership as both countries seek stronger supply chains, trade growth and investment links.