Brit tourist, 25, faces jail in Thailand after cops find more than 1kg of cocaine worth £68,000 in his Bangkok hotel room

By KEVIN ADJEI-DARKO, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 06:35 EDT, 24 October 2025 | Updated: 06:38 EDT, 24 October 2025 A 25-year-old British tourist is facing prison in Thailand after he was allegedly caught with more than a kilogram of...

Explore France through cinema: 6 must-see movies at the 54th Hong Kong French Film Festival

From Parisian streets to provincial towns, these films from the 54th Hong Kong French Film Festival offer a vivid journey across France’s many moods and landscapes Each November, Hong Kong gains a touch of Parisian light. From November 19 to...

Brit tourist, 25, is facing LIFE in jail after being caught with £68,000 worth of cocaine in Bangkok

A 25-YEAR-OLD Brit is facing time behind bars in Thailand after he was caught with £68,000 worth of cocaine in his hotel room. Thai narcotics officers allegedly found the tourist harbouring more than a kilogram of cocaine in a sting operation that...

BamBam Shares Thailand With the World on His Solo Evolution

GOT7 member and solo artist BamBam is currently charting an independent course, a journey that has led to his distinct solo sound and a major collaboration with Pharrell Williams‘ JOOPITER auction house. The rapper describes his creative evolution...

Thailand reinstates nationwide poker ban under new Anutin administration

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has reinstated the country’s long-standing ban on poker, reversing a short-lived policy from the previous government that had briefly decriminalized the game as a sport. Acting in his concurrent...

AMTD's New Movie "Mother Bhumi" Gains Prestigious Recognition at International Film Festivals

PARIS and NEW YORK and SINGAPORE, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AMTD Group Inc. ("AMTD" or the "Group"), alongside The Generation Essentials Group ("TGE", NYSE: TGE), a subsidiary of the Group under AMTD Digital (NYSE: HKD), jointly announce that...

Brit tourist facing life in Thai jail for 'smuggling cocaine to Bangkok bars'

The Brit, 25, is facing life in jail after he was arrested in Bangkok(Image: AsiaPacificPress via ViralPress) A British man is facing life behind bars in Thailand after he was found with 1.1 kilograms of cocaine worth almost £70,000 - which he...

Thailand enhances safety measures to protect and support Chinese tourists

Thailand introduces new safety and support measures for Chinese tourists, including service centers, surveillance cameras, and travel insurance plans. The Thai government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring the safety of Chinese tourists,...

Rooted like Teak: The Growing Strength of the Thai Bhikkhuni Sangha

“The Thai Bhikkhuni Sangha is like a teak tree,” said Venerable Dhammananda Bhikkhuni. “It takes time to grow, but once its roots are deep, it becomes strong and offers great benefits to the community.” Like the sturdy teak that takes decades to...

Newcastle v Fulham Live TV – Global channel listings on Saturday for St James’ Park match

Around the world, here are the channels you can watch Newcastle v Fulham Live TV. The global TV listings are featured below for local (to you) coverage on Saturday (3pm (UK) kick-off). Eddie Howe looking to follow up that excellent 3-0 Champions...

General : PM Anwar’s Diplomacy, MAF Negotiations Lead To Thailand-Cambodia Agreement - Chief Of Defence Force

By Mohd Adli Shahar KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s diplomatic efforts, coupled with continuous negotiations by the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF), are among the main factors contributing to the successful...

Malaysia, Thailand Commit To Exploring Trade Opportunities In Halal Industries, Agriculture - Tengku Zafrul

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Thailand have pledged to continue enhancing trade ties by exploring opportunities in key growth sectors, including halal industries and agriculture. Minister of...

General : Thailand Seeks Genuine Implementation Of Border Peace Accord With Cambodia - Sihasak

By Nur Syahidayah Mahasan & Voon Miaw Ping KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand hopes that the proposed joint declaration with Cambodia on ceasefire will mark a genuine step towards achieving lasting peace and cooperation along the shared...

World : Thailand Finalising Border Peace Agreement With Cambodia

By Kenny Teng BANGKOK, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand is finalising a peace agreement with Cambodia to resolve the ongoing border dispute, with a joint declaration expected to be signed on the sidelines of the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur. Thai...

120 New TV Shows and Movies Coming to Peacock in November 2025

A new month means new content on all your favorite streaming services, and Peacock has plenty of notable additions. The streamer’s serving up a real Thanksgiving feast this month, with plenty of new movies and TV shows to gobble up. The biggest TV...

World : Thai PM Anutin To Arrive Tomorrow For First Official Visit To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul will undertake an official visit to Malaysia tomorrow (Oct 25) at the invitation of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. The Foreign Ministry, in a statement today,...

entertainment Jeff Satur, Faye Peraya, Zhou Yiran and more coming to Singapore in November for charity event

The month of November is going to be a star-studded one as more international celebrities are set to arrive on our shores. Thai singer-actor Jeff Satur, Thai actress and ex-beauty queen Faye Peraya and Chinese actor Zhou Yiran will be attending...

Over 206,000 visitors attend inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show

The inaugural Gamescom Asia x Thailand Game Show saw 206,159 visitors from 95 countries across its four day schedule. Taking place between October 16 and October 19 at Bangkok's Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event broke Gamescom...

‘Physical: Asia’ brings sports icons together for Olympic-like showdown

The hit Korean reality franchise expands its scope with sports figures from eight countries -- including boxing legend Manny Pacquiao Netflix Korea’s smash-hit reality franchise "Physical" is back -- this time on a continental scale with...

General : Thailand Reaffirms Commitment To DEFA, Calls For Stronger ASEAN Unity

By Thivyamalini Ramalu KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to key regional initiatives, highlighting the importance of The Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and the need for continued unity among ASEAN...