Nature as the Standard: Inside Matalay, Khao Lak's Future Landmark and One of Its Last Coastal Gems
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
A 1,260-rai master plan poised to transform Phang Nga into a world-class coastal destination, making the case for investment beyond Phuket while remaining rooted in land where development has always moved in step with nature
ONCB inspects Phayao home as Melbourne heroin probe widens
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Thailand’s ONCB has inspected the Phayao home of a Thai Airways cabin crew member charged in Australia over alleged heroin importation, as investigators gather family, financial and parcel-trail evidence while tracing the “Rose” carry-for-hire account.
Their Majesties the King and Queen receive top French honours from President Macron
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Their Majesties the King and Queen graciously received French Grand-Croix honours during a state banquet hosted by President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris.
Survivors criticise slow aid as Venezuela quake rescues enter critical stage
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Rescue teams in Venezuela are racing against time after twin earthquakes killed more than 1,700 people, injured over 5,000 and left thousands homeless.
Phiphat denies Suvarnabhumi screening is lax, orders end to crew leniency
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Deputy PM and Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn says airport screening at Suvarnabhumi is not lax, but crew members will now face stricter checks comparable to ordinary passengers.