Trump orders review of immigrant visas after National Guard attack
WASHINGTON — The Donald Trump administration on Thursday said it was reviewing permanent residency status of immigrants from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, in its latest response to the shooting of two National Guard soldiers near the White House.

Hong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills at least 83, scores missing
HONG KONG - Hong Kong authorities said on Friday the death toll from the city's worst fire in decades had risen to at least 83, with the blaze almost entirely extinguished and rescuers scouring torched high-rise buildings for scores of people still listed as missing.

New app to help boost flood rescue efforts
Thailand Post has rolled out the digital post ID or D/ID digital addressing system, which can be used to pinpoint flood-affected areas in the South.

Samui market resembles Phuket's 2022 peak
The Samui property market now mirrors Phuket's 2022 peak, with newly launched villas reaching a 15-year high and land prices up 10%, according to property consultancy Colliers Thailand.

Analysts forecast stock impact of flooding in Songkhla
The severe flooding in southern Thailand is a short-term drag on economic activity, but eventually will support a rebound in retail and construction-related stocks once the recovery begins, say analysts.

PP rejects Pheu Thai's CDA establishment attempt
The People's Party (PP) is firmly opposed to Pheu Thai's attempt to establish a Constitution Drafting Assembly (CDA), saying the proposal will add unnecessary steps to the charter amendment process.

Israeli forces shoot dead two Palestinians apparently surrendering in West Bank
JENIN (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) - The Israeli army and police said Thursday they were investigating the circumstances in which two Palestinians were shot dead in the occupied West Bank while seemingly surrendering to Israeli forces.

Pattaya to host Asia's top event
Pattaya: The Thailand Equestrian Federation (TEF), along with the Thai Polo & Equestrian Club and supported by B.Grimm, announced the return of the FEI Asian Championships Pattaya 2025.

Thais to face Singapore in revised draw
Thailand will face Singapore in the group stage of the men's football competition at the 33rd Southeast Asian (SEA) Games next month.

Air travel rebounds 1.1% as revenue rises to B69bn
Air travel rebounded in fiscal year 2025 with total revenue rising to 68.59 billion baht -- a 1.12% increase from the previous year, according to Airports of Thailand (AOT).