Investors cheer Vietnam reforms, To Lam re-appointment as Communist Party chief
HANOI - Vietnam's foreign and domestic investors ‌have welcomed top leader To Lam's economic reform drive, but his goal ​of double-digit growth under a model that has been called "market Leninism" looks unrealistic, economists and analysts say.

Sinners breaks records, see the full list of Oscar Nominations 2026
The Academy Awards, widely known as the Oscars, return for their 98th year on Sunday, March 15, at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. As previously announced, Conan O’Brien will once again host the ceremony. 

Lawyer Kaew admits to kissing teen, denies groping allegations
Prominent lawyer Monchai Jongkrairattanakul, better known as "Lawyer Kaew", admitted on Friday to inappropriately kissing an 18-year-old woman but denied allegations of groping and sexual assault.

Trump's MAGA movement ramps up attacks on 'progressive white women'
WASHINGTON — Progressive white women have been persistent punching bags of President Donald Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement, but attacks targeting the demographic group have become particularly vicious in recent weeks.

Staff warning failure blamed for deadly Korat crane incident
The deadly crane accident in Nakhon Ratchasima province last week was caused by on-site staff "failing to notify" that construction was underway, despite the contract requiring notice before trains pass, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Friday.

Stolen AirPods lead police to Koh Phangan drug ring
SURAT THANI — Police tracking a stolen pair of wireless earbuds belonging to a 29-year-old Finnish tourist uncovered a drug distribution operation on Koh Phangan, seizing narcotics and arresting one suspected user.

Scammer hideout near Thai-Cambodian border dismantled
Security authorities have raided a scammer stronghold near the Chong Chom border checkpoint along the Thai-Cambodian border in Kap Choeng district of Surin province, discovering extensive evidence and facilities modified to resemble police stations and government offices used to deceive victims.

Thailand's exports rise 16.8% in December, beating forecasts
Thailand's customs-cleared exports rose 16.8% in ‌December from a year ​earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on Friday, higher than analysts' expectations.

TAT confirms viral Lisa ‘Amazing Thailand’ image is authentic, denies use of AI
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has moved to clarify public concerns surrounding a viral promotional image of Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, in her role as an Amazing Thailand Ambassador, affirming that the image is genuine and was not created using artificial intelligence.

Cold snap in Thailand won’t last long
Enjoy the cool weather while it lasts, as weathermen expect temperatures to rise again next week.