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Navi Pillay, South African rights champion, wins Nobel Peace Prize

The Nobel Peace Prize was awarded Friday to South Africa's Navi Pillay, the judge who headed the Rwanda genocide tribunal and who last year presided over a UN commission which accused Israel of genocide in Gaza.

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Rescuers return to flooded homes to save villagers' cattle Royal relief supplies prepared for Bangkok flood victims Airlines offer free flight changes, credits amid Bangkok flooding Flooding disrupts bus services as five eastern routes suspended Navi Pillay, South African rights champion, wins Nobel Peace Prize Thailand, Timor-Leste seek closer trade ties, direct flights Queen Suthida completes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet Flood situation improving nationwide, says PM Rescuers return to flooded homes to save villagers' cattle Royal relief supplies prepared for Bangkok flood victims Airlines offer free flight changes, credits amid Bangkok flooding Flooding disrupts bus services as five eastern routes suspended Navi Pillay, South African rights champion, wins Nobel Peace Prize Thailand, Timor-Leste seek closer trade ties, direct flights Queen Suthida completes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet Flood situation improving nationwide, says PM

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Flood situation improving nationwide, says PM

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said this morning that the flood situation nationwide was improving, including in Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao, where the drainage of floodwater would be accelerated as seasonal high tides begin to recede.

09 Oct 2026

Local flavours take centre stage at 2026 IMF-World Bank meetings

Thai gastronomy will serve as a cultural ambassador at the 2026 IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings, featuring menus crafted from sustainable, locally sourced ingredients across the country.

08 Oct 2026

Khlong Chan residents entitled to flood compensation

Residents of Bangkok's Khlong Chan housing estate qualify for flood compensation after being surrounded by floodwaters for over seven days, according to Deputy Government Spokesperson Ploythalay Laksameesaengchan.

08 Oct 2026

Plans in place to ensure smooth and safe IMF-World Bank meetings

Thai authorities have mapped out flood prevention and drainage plans around the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center ahead of this month’s IMF–World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

08 Oct 2026

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Queen Suthida completes first solo flight in Gripen fighter jet

HM Queen Suthida conducted her first solo flight in a JAS 39C Gripen fighter jet at Wing 7 of the Royal Thai Air Force in Phun Phin district, Surat Thani, on October 8, under the watch of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

09 Oct 2026

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Thailand, Timor-Leste seek closer trade ties, direct flights

Thailand and Timor-Leste have agreed to deepen economic cooperation, expand trade in agricultural and processed food products, and accelerate efforts to establish direct flights between Bangkok and Dili.

09 Oct 2026

Malaysia to work towards Myanmar's full reintegration into ASEAN

Malaysia hosted Myanmar's junta chief-turned-President Min Aung Hlaing on Thursday, saying it aimed to reintegrate the country with Southeast Asian bloc ASEAN, but made clear the visit did not amount to recognition for the military-backed government.

09 Oct 2026

Vietnam busts cat-stealing ring that took 2,700 pets for food

Vietnamese police have arrested 12 men accused of stealing nearly 2,700 cats during night raids into residential neighbourhoods, taking the pets to be slaughtered for food, police and state media said on Monday.

06 Oct 2026

Laos makes major leadership reshuffle, names Saleumxay new PM

Laos has undergone a major leadership reshuffle, naming former Deputy Prime Minister Saleumxay Kommasith as prime minister and moving outgoing Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone to the presidency of the National Assembly.

05 Oct 2026

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Navi Pillay, South African rights champion, wins Nobel Peace Prize