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Former Miss Universe CEO Flees to South America as Court Issues 2-Year Prison Sentence for $1M Fraud

Former Miss Universe CEO Jakkaphong 'Anne' Jakrajutatip was sentenced to two years in prison without probation over fraud charges by a Bangkok court linked to a nearly $1 million bond investment.

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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 for the CentralWorld Bangkok Countdown 2026.

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Where to spend New Year’s Eve for epic parties, luxury escapes and quiet retreats

Euronews Travel rounds up the best destinations to celebrate New Year’s Eve, offering luxury, magnificent fireworks and vibrant events.

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Expressway shooter ‘tested positive for drugs’

The murder suspect dubbed “Karn Vellfire” was drunk and high on drugs on the night he shot another driver to death in Bangkok before fleeing to Koh Chang, police said on Thursday.

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Unsafe dust pollution covers nearly half of Thailand

Ultra-fine dust pollution reached unsafe levels in Bangkok and 36 provinces including one designated red (seriously harmful) on Thursday morning.

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Bangkok expressway murder suspect arrested on Koh Chang

The man accused of shooting and killing a driver on a Bangkok expressway has been arrested on Koh Chang, where he had fled after the incident on Tuesday.

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Gunman murders motorist on Bangkok expressway

A gunman in the passenger seat of a luxury van shot dead another motorist on a Bangkok expressway near Pracha Chuen toll booth in Bang Sue district on Tuesday morning.

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Unsafe levels of smog in Bangkok and 23 provinces

Unsafe levels of PM2.5 dust covered Bangkok and 23 provinces, mostly in the Central Plains, on Monday morning.

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Vietnamese men caught growing weed

Police have arrested three Vietnamese nationals at an illegal cannabis cultivation warehouse in Bangkok, seizing more than 1,600 plants with an estimated value of nearly two million baht.

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Thai esports player expelled from SEA Games for cheating

A female Thai contestant has been expelled from the Southeast Asian Games in Bangkok for using unauthorised third-party software during the AoV (Arena of Valor) esports event.

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Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew their ceasefire but fighting continues

Trump says Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to restore peace and end hostilities after clashes flared up again this week, renewing their decades-old border disputes. Bangkok however stressed that it will continue to fight until Phnom Penh no longer poses a threat to its sovereignty.

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The 10 best luxury Bangkok hotels, from rooftop infinity pools to Michelin-starred dining

Embrace indulgence and opulence in our pick of the Thai capital’s 10 best luxury hotels

The Independent UK

QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure hunt'

Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a “treasure hunting game”.

Bangkok Post

Dr. Gabrielle Henry, Miss Universe Jamaica's Fall Resulted In Serious, Life-threatening Intracranial Haemorrhage - Major Update Shared By Family

Miss Universe Jamaica Dr Gabrielle Henry suffered a life-threatening intracranial haemorrhage after a stage fall in Bangkok, her family confirms in a major update.

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Miss Jamaica Suffered Life-Threatening Brain Hemorrhage, Fractures and Loss of Consciousness, Miss Universe Confirms

More than two weeks after a shocking accident during the Miss Universe preliminaries in Bangkok, the organization behind the global pageant has released new details about the serious injuries suffered by Miss Jamaica, Dr. Gabrielle Alexis Henry.

International Business Times UK

Thailand Border Clash Erupts as Cambodia Says Bangkok Spread 'False Info', Undermining Trump's Peace Agreement

Thailand–Cambodia border clash erupts as Phnom Penh accuses Bangkok of spreading 'false information', raising fears over the stability of Trump's peace agreement.

International Business Times UK

Miss Grand International All-Stars Edition: Who Can Join, Age Requirement, Qualifications and Everything We Know So Far

Miss Grand International launches an All-Stars Edition allowing married women, mothers, and transgender women to compete. 70 to 80 contenders will join the Bangkok contest.

The Independent UK

British woman, 75, killed in horror crash in Thailand while crossing road with her shopping

The woman was struck by an SUV just outside Bangkok

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Miss Jamaica Gabrielle Henry Remains in ICU in Thailand 13 Days After Miss Universe Accident

It has been 13 days since Gabrielle Henry, Miss Jamaica 2025, fell off the stage during the Miss Universe preliminary competition in Bangkok. Today she remains in intensive care and continues to recover under close medical supervision at Paolo Rangsit Hospital in Thailand.

International Business Times UK

A viral TikTok filmed at a Louis Vuitton café in Bangkok has reignited rumours that influencer Jay Ma is related to Alibaba billionaire Jack Ma, but credible evidence shows the claim is entirely false.

Bangkok Post

Sukhumvit fire injures 2 Americans

A fire destroyed an office in a six-storey commercial building on Sukhumvit Soi 8 in Bangkok, causing minor injuries to two foreign men.

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Authorities probe price-gouging on Bangkok-Hat Yai flights amid flood crisis

The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has launched an investigation into allegations that airlines cancelled passengers’ bookings and resold the same seats at significantly higher prices on the Bangkok-Hat Yai route as southern provinces battle severe flooding.

Bangkok Post

PM2.5 dust levels unsafe in most of Thailand

Ultrafine dust was at unsafe levels in Bangkok and 47 provinces over the past 24 hours, as of Sunday afternoon, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).

Evening Standard

Milestone birthday trips are trending: here's how to plan the perfect destination trip

Nothing says celebrating in style like a big birthday voyage. Here’s the low-down on perfecting your festivities away from home

Bangkok Post

New Bangkok clean-air measures announced

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and its network partners will adopt 10 new measures to help reduce PM2.5 in the city for 2026.

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