International news with relevance to Thai and regional readers
Thailand has questioned the reasons behind the US decision to include it among 75 countries facing a pause in immigrant visa processing, saying the move raises concerns about fairness, transparency and consistency in bilateral relations.
The United States is pausing immigrant visa processing for nationals from 75 countries, including Thailand, in a bid to crack down on applicants deemed likely to become a public charge, Fox News reported today.
Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow will travel to Davos next week to attend the World Economic Forum, where he will highlight Thailand’s role in combating transnational online crime, according to an informed diplomatic source.
The Thai Foreign Ministry has issued an alert urging Thai nationals in Iran, where protests are ongoing, to exercise heightened caution in their daily activities and avoid large gatherings or protest sites.
Minneapolis - The fatal shooting of a 37-year-old Minnesota mother by a U.S. immigration agent has put the city of Minneapolis and much of the United States on edge, with the potential of becoming another flashpoint in a polarized country.
US President Donald Trump is discussing options including military action to take control of Greenland, the White House said Tuesday, upping tensions that Denmark warns could destroy the NATO alliance.
The United Nations voiced deep concern Tuesday over the dramatic US operation in Venezuela, warning that it clearly "undermined a fundamental principle of international law".
President Donald Trump insisted Sunday the United States is "in charge" of Venezuela after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro, but was also dealing with the new leadership in Caracas.
Thai food businesses in the United States, including restaurants, reservation services and ingredient outlets, are expected to continue catering to a growing number of customers in 2026, thanks to the expanding trend of dining out across the country.
The Thai Embassy in Peru, which also covers to Venezuela, has advised Thai citizens to assess the situation carefully and to reconsider non-essential travel to areas affected by the United States’ strikes on Venezuela’s capital, Caracas, on January 3rd.
Caracas – After months of threats and pressure tactics, the United States on Saturday bombed Venezuela and toppled authoritarian left-wing leader Nicolas Maduro, who was seized to face trial in New York.
President Donald Trump said Saturday that US forces had captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro after launching a "large scale strike" on the South American country.
