President Donald Trump is again pushing one of his most controversial foreign‑policy ideas: bringing Greenland under the American flag. In early January, the White House confirmed that it is “discussing a range of options” to acquire the vast Arctic island from Denmark and called securing Greenland a “national security priority” – language rarely used about […]
1/8/2026Why the US Is After Greenland Again – Inside Trump’s High‑Stakes Arctic Gamble
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (Tourism Authority of Thailand) is set to unveil a new global campaign starring Thailand-born global icon Lalisa “Lalisa Manobal” as the Amazing Thailand Ambassador. A teaser is scheduled for early January 2026, with the campaign designed to trigger the next wave of the much-celebrated “LISA Effect” and encourage travelers to […]
12/24/2025Lalisa “LISA” Manobal Fronts New Amazing Thailand Campaign Launching January 2026
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is transforming the Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade into a festival of international prominence under its Signature Event Thailand initiative. Scheduled from 20–24 December 2025 in Tha Rae Municipality, Sakon Nakhon, the five-day celebration will feature expanded programmes, richer storytelling, and immersive lighting and drone spectacles, designed to enhance […]
12/16/2025Sakon Nakhon Christmas Star Parade Steps onto the Global Stage
Trump said the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to a complete ceasefire, describing the blast that killed and injured Thai soldiers as accidental, though Thailand’s response was forceful. On December 13, 2025, he posted on social media that discussions with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet were positive […]
12/13/2025Thailand–Cambodia Agree to Full Ceasefire Amid Regional Mediation Efforts
Thailand has updated its nationwide alcohol regulations, introducing a six-month trial that allows sales during the previously restricted afternoon period. Alcohol may now be purchased between 11.00–14.00, 14.00–17.00 (trial hours effective 3 December 2025), and 17.00–24.00. Hotels, licensed entertainment venues, and outbound airport terminals may serve alcohol beyond these times under approved permits. Travellers who […]
12/4/2025Afternoon alcohol rules lifted under Thailand’s new six-month trial
On December 2, 2025, the Ministry of Public Health confirmed 267 deaths from severe flooding in southern Thailand. Songkhla Province reported 229 deaths, including 142 in Hat Yai, an increase from the previous day. Several other provinces also reported casualties. Mental-health teams screened 7,340 people, identifying high stress and suicide-risk cases. A special identification center […]
12/2/2025Southern Flood Crisis: Updated Toll and Response
On November 30, 2025, Mr. Surin Worakittamrong, Director-General of the Pollution Control Department (PCD), announced that the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE) has directed all MNRE agencies to urgently support flood-affected communities. The response includes preparing bio-fermented liquid to address foul wastewater once the floodwaters recede, identifying temporary areas to store flood-related waste, […]
11/30/2025Urgent Cleanup Underway as Songkhla Battles Flood Aftermath