Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) has approved the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) to support disaster-relief operations in flood-hit areas of Southern Thailand. Effective from 25 November, the authorization covers search, rescue, and humanitarian missions aimed at reaching communities isolated by severe flooding. Under the measure, drones may operate after 6:00 p.m., as long as […]

The Fourth Army Area deployed two helicopters early this morning (Nov 26) to deliver food, drinking water, and oxygen to flood-stricken communities in Songkhla province in Southern Thailand. Hat Yai, the province’s largest commercial hub and a major urban center near the Malaysian border, has been severely impacted as floodwaters continue to restrict movement across […]

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. The Prime Minister expressed gratitude for South Africa’s warm hospitality and congratulated President Ramaphosa on the smooth and successful conduct of the Summit. He also appreciated South Africa’s efforts to advance and expand […]

In a major coordinated effort, India in Thailand (Embassy of India, Bangkok) and India in Thailand (Consulate General of India, Chiang Mai)—working closely with multiple Royal Thai Government agencies and the Tak Provincial administration—successfully facilitated the repatriation of 269 Indian nationals, including 11 women, through Mae Sot, Thailand.Two special Indian Air Force (IAF) flights were […]

Today, India in Thailand (Embassy of India, Bangkok) and India in Thailand (Consulate General of India, Chiangmai), in coordination with various agencies of the Royal Thai Government and the administration of Tak Province of Thailand, facilitated the repatriation of 269 Indian nationals, including 11 women, through Mae Sot, Thailand, by two special flights operated by […]

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Suchart Chomklin met with H.E. Mrs. Edirisinghe Arachchilage Sriyani Wijayanthi Edirisinghe, Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Thailand, to discuss a cooperative plan for the welfare of two Thai elephants — Plai Pratu Pha and Plai Srinarong — currently living in Sri Lanka. The meeting followed instructions […]

Thailand has introduced major changes to its immigration rules to curb visa abuse and illegal activities. The new measures mainly target tourist visas and visa-exempt entries, with a special focus on stopping frequent visa runs that many visitors have used to extend their stay without proper documentation. These reforms aim to improve border security while […]

New Jersey Hockey Now reports that Arseny Gritsyuk impressed in his debut, looking like the ideal left-wing fit for the Devils’ top line—but that clarity may not last. Jack Hughes has suffered another injury, this time from an unusual off-ice incident at a restaurant. Devils Rink Report features a discussion with Jeff Marek covering the […]

On 15 November 2025, the White House announced that President Donald Trump had signed an executive order removing import tariffs on several agricultural items—including coffee, bananas, beef, coconuts, and mangoes—with the change applied retroactively from midnight on 13 November. This decision marks a shift from Trump’s earlier position that such tariffs were essential for protecting […]