Mister Thailand 2026: Royal Trophy and national team spots on the line
Mister Thailand 2026 sees more than 200 competitors compete across 16 classes for Princess Sirindhorn’s Royal Trophy and selection to the national team in the Thailand Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Association's largest annual event.

Trump blasts NATO after talks with alliance chief
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump bashed NATO and appeared to renew his threats over Greenland after a closed-door meeting with alliance chief Mark Rutte, during which he was expected to discuss possibly leaving the pivotal security bloc.

36 Chinese held in raid on Pattaya after-hours club
PATTAYA: Police took 36 Chinese people into custody for drug tests and immigration checks after raiding a party at an after-hours club early Thursday morning.

Maple syrup or Nutella? PM Carney calls Canadian astronaut
HOUSTON - Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen told Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday that “teamwork is willingness” during an Earth-to-space call celebrating the achievements of the historic lunar journey.

You’re being watched: Japan battles online abuse of athletes
TOKYO - Japan is fighting back against online abuse of athletes and sports authorities have a warning for trolls planning to target competitors at this year’s Asian Games: You are being watched

BTS to kick off world tour after landmark Seoul comeback
SEOUL - South Korean K-pop megastars BTS will kick off their world tour on Thursday, riding the momentum of a chart-topping comeback album and a landmark performance in the heart of Seoul.

Grand National ‘had to change to survive’, says jockey
The Grand National is a radically different challenge than it was when Mick Fitzgerald rode Rough Quest to victory in 1996, but he told AFP you have “to evolve or you die”.

Houston, we have a problem ... with the toilet
HOUSTON - After a successful trip around the Moon, everything has been going smoothly on the Orion spacecraft’s journey back to Earth – except for the $23 million toilet, which has gotten clogged.

Grab rolls out AI companion services to boost earnings
Grab is accelerating its shift beyond transaction-based services to become an "intelligent everyday guide", evolving from a super-app into a more integrated, AI-driven companion.

Long break eases pressure on oil reserves
The long holiday during the Songkran festival may ease pressure on Thailand's oil reserves, as demand for diesel is expected to decrease during this period, says the Department of Energy Business.