The US plan for ending the Ukraine war: What do we know?
KYIV — The United States has presented a plan to Ukraine with a list of sweeping concessions Kyiv could make to potentially end the war with Russia, a proposal that appears to echo many of Moscow's maximalist demands.

Overcoming that temptation to light up
A Malaysian survivor of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has shared his experience of his decades-long struggle with smoking cigarettes and the health scare that finally convinced him to quit.

Dredging of Ping River completed
A major flood management project on the Ping River, involving dredging to reduce flood risks in Chiang Mai province, was completed on Thursday.

New PM candidate picks to boost Bhumjaithai image, say analysts
The Bhumjaithai Party’s decision to nominate Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas and Commerce Minister Suphajee Suthumpun as prime ministerial candidates alongside party leader Anutin Charnvirakul is a calculated move to close its longstanding credibility gap in technocratic expertise, according to political analysts.

Israel launches fresh strikes on Gaza, Qatar warns of escalation
GAZA CITY — Gaza health authorities said fresh Israeli air strikes killed four people Thursday as Qatar, a mediator of the weeks-long ceasefire, warned that renewed attacks threatened to undermine the fragile truce between Israel and Hamas.

Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship linked to “grey Chinese” syndicates
Five government agencies have launched a joint operation to dismantle a network involved in granting fraudulent permanent residency to foreigners.

Three Chinese fleeing bombed KK Park sneak into Thailand
Three Chinese men who fled from the KK Park scam complex in Myawaddy, Myanmar, were caught sneaking into Thailand near the border in Tak northern province on Thursday.

US ambassador to Japan denounces China response over Takaichi remarks
KYODO — United States Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Thursday denounced China's recent response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, calling its statements "provocative" and economic measures "coercive."

Illegal shisha seller busted near Phuket school
PHUKET - Authorities have arrested a shop owner for illegally selling shisha and smoking equipment near a school in Kathu district on this tourist island following a raid on Wednesday night.

Cross-border road in Nakhon Phanom nears completion, supporting economic zone
NAKHON PHANOM — A key road linking an aircraft maintenance centre with a major border wholesale trade hub near the Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is now 90% complete and expected to be fully operational by early 2026, according to the Department of Rural Roads (DRR).