Thailand

Siddikur falters on final day again

The 38-year-old Bangladeshi started the day in pole position, but finished way back in joint 27th position after carding a two-over-par (74) in the final round.

Siddikur rolls back the years

Siddikur is one of the shortest hitters on Tour, not suited to Black Mountain, which favours the long ball players, but the Bangladeshi countered that with a brilliant short stick display.

5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia

When it comes to island destinations in Asia, Bali, Phuket, and the Maldives are the first ones to cross your mind. However, if you are one to explore and not just tour, here are 5 lesser-known islands to visit in Asia that will help create some core memories.

5 best shopping destinations in Thailand

Here is a short list of five best shopping destinations to keep in mind while you are in Thailand next time.

7 amazing places to visit in Thailand

Here are the top 7 places in Thailand that you should not miss if you are planning a trip soon.

7 most beautiful temples around the world

Temples have historically played a vital part in not only the fabric of many religions but also the livelihoods of communities, dating back to the dawn of civilization. These amazing buildings are safe places for people who want to grow spiritually or learn more about a certain religion. Ancient and revered temples are both reminders of a region's past and towering examples of its traditional architectural styles. Whether it's an all-white, quirky temple in Thailand or a Doric sanctuary above Athens, these stunning temples are worth a visit on your next trip.

Women's Asia Cup / Bangladesh fail to make semis after washout against UAE

Defending champions Bangladesh were eliminated from the group stages of the Women’s Asia Cup following a washout against UAE in their last round-robin match in Sylhet on Tuesday.

In Thailand, cannabis and tourism are "a match"

The RG420 cannabis cafe opened just four days ago in Khao San, an area of Bangkok popular with backpackers - and already it's crammed with customers.

Thailand on verge of using voluntary chemical castration for sex offenders

Thailand is close to introducing chemical castration as a means of tackling sex crime after lawmakers approved a Bill that will give some offenders the right to choose the procedure in return for a reduced prison sentence.

May 16, 2022
May 16, 2022

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.

April 15, 2022
April 15, 2022

Thailand may scrap Test & Go to bring in more visitors

Thailand's government is considering scrapping the Test & Go entry scheme and Thailand Pass registration next week to attract more visitors and boost the tourism industry.

November 6, 2019
November 6, 2019

15 killed in suspected rebel attacks in Thailand

At least 15 people are killed and another four injured in attacks by suspected Muslim rebels in Thailand's violence-wracked south, an army spokesman says, the largest death toll in years.

January 7, 2019
January 7, 2019

Thailand fire coach after defeat to India

Thailand have fired coach Milovan Rajevac following a humiliating 4-1 thrashing by India in their opening Asian Cup game at the weekend.

December 8, 2018
December 8, 2018

1st book on Thai cave rescue out

Millions of people worldwide were transfixed by the real-world Mission: Impossible playing out in the north of Thailand for two fraught weeks in June and July this year.

July 12, 2018
July 12, 2018

Thailand's cave to become museum to showcase boys' rescue

A cave complex in Thailand where 12 schoolboys and their soccer coach were trapped for more than two weeks before they were safely brought out will be turned into a museum to showcase the rescue, the head of the operation says.

July 6, 2018
July 6, 2018

1 diver dead, rescuers for 'alternative' routes to save trapped Thai boys

A Thai rescuer is dead in an operation to save 12 boys and their soccer coach trapped inside a flooded cave complex, the latest setback for a mission fraught with danger as rescue teams brace for more rain that could delay their work.

June 29, 2018
June 29, 2018

Unable to find lost boys, Thai police drop survival packages into cave

As a search in northern Thailand for 12 boys and their soccer coach missing inside a flooded cave entered a sixth day on Friday, police begins dropping survival packages through a shaft drilled in the mountainside not knowing if anyone is there.

May 2, 2018
May 2, 2018

Thailand can be a gateway to SE Asia for Bangladesh: Thai minister

Thailand's Minister for Economic Reforms and Investment Dr Kobsak Pootrakool says Thailand can be the gateway to Southeast Asia for Bangladesh and vice-versa.

April 3, 2018
April 3, 2018

Huge crystal methamphetamine seized in Thailand

Thailand makes one of its largest crystal methamphetamine busts, seizing 700 million baht ($22.42 million) worth of the drug, police say, as the United Nations warns Southeast Asia is being flooded with illegal drugs from the "Golden Triangle" region.