PHNOM PENH, May 3, 2026 — Cambodia has secured a strong presence in Asia’s top tourism rankings for 2026, with four major attractions listed among the region’s 25 most popular destinations, according to Tripadvisor’s latest Travelers’ Choice Awards. Leading the country’s entries, Angkor Wat ranked second overall in Asia, reaffirming
PHUKET, May 3, 2026 — A 37-year-old South African man has died after falling from a seventh-floor balcony at a condominium in central Phuket, with his body discovered the following morning in the building’s swimming pool, police said. Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene after being alerted
STOCKHOLM, May 3, 2026 — Swedish police safely neutralised a hand grenade discovered on a busy street in the southern city of Malmö on Saturday, shortly after Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida concluded an official visit to the country. Authorities said the device was found in central Malmö
WASHINGTON, May 3, 2026 — The United States has kept Thailand on its intellectual property watch list for a tenth consecutive year, calling for stronger enforcement against piracy and counterfeit goods, particularly online, according to an annual trade report. The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) said in
In international politics, perception often matters as much as reality. For smaller states especially, media narratives can shape diplomatic standing, investor confidence and national reputation long before facts are fully established. Cambodia has experienced this repeatedly in recent years. One prominent example was reporting surrounding Ream Naval Base. Claims that
PATTAYA, April 29, 2026 — Thai cyber police have arrested a dual Swedish-Finnish national accused of hacking into a hotel database in Pattaya and using stolen guest information to carry out a fraud scheme targeting tourists. The 42-year-old suspect, identified only as Mikael, was detained on Wednesday at a residence
PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where
