Myanmar goes to the polls amid civil war and humanitarian crisis
NAY PYI TAW - ‍Myanmar heads to the ‍polls on Sunday as ‍it battles a civil war that has ravaged parts of the country as well as one of Asia's worst humanitarian crises.

Thailand, Cambodia sign immediate ceasefire agreement 
Thailand and Cambodia have again signed a ceasefire agreement in Chanthaburi province following Phnom Penh’s acceptance of previously agreed terms.

At least 7 killed in Vietnam after bus overturns
HANOI — At ‍least seven people died on Saturday when ‌a ​bus carrying 19 passengers overturned on a mountainous road in Vietnam's northern province of Yen Bai, state-run ‌media reported.

Artists flee Elon Musk's X as new AI image-editing feature sparks outrage
Digital creators and illustrators are abandoning X, formerly Twitter, en masse following the introduction of a controversial image-editing feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI) that allows users to modify others' work without consent. The exodus, led by high-profile artists, highlights growing fears over intellectual property theft and the potential for harassment through Elon...

Static outlook for digital TV channels
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) is exploring options to help 15 digital TV channels survive after their licences expire in 2029.

Phone call fallout still resonates
The leaked phone call between former prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen — whom she addressed familiarly as “uncle” — is seen as a defining moment in modern Thai politics.

Eateries slam new alcohol law
The Restaurant Association opposes the new alcohol law requiring restaurant operators to share some responsibility for any issues caused by drunk patrons.

Thai telecom firms woo creators
Telecom operators are stepping up efforts to capture future customers with the launch of hubs at Siam Square.

Thai year of environmental upheaval
In 2025, Thailand faced a convergence of challenges that had laid bare its vulnerability to environmental degradation, natural disasters, and complex regional dynamics.

New Year’s eve countdown road closures in Bangkok
Parts of several major roads in central Bangkok will be temporarily closed on Dec 31 and Jan 1 to facilitate the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026, as authorities roll out traffic and safety measures for New Year celebrations.