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Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Monday 18 May 2026 11:30 AM
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China tomorrow (May 19) for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Xi warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing summit
Friday 15 May 2026 11:00 AM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping warned his US counterpart Donald Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push their two countries into “conflict”, a stark opening salvo as they met in Beijing yesterday (May 14) at a superpower summit.
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Trump brushes aside Taiwan concerns ahead of Xi meet
Tuesday 12 May 2026 11:27 AM
WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said yesterday (May 10) he was ready to discuss US arms sales to Taiwan during his visit this week to Beijing, as he suggested his personal chemistry with counterpart Xi Jinping would prevent a Chinese invasion of the island.
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
Anutin signals changes to visa policy
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:01 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul signalled a review of Thailand’s visa-free entry policy yesterday (May 11) following the arrest of a Chinese national linked to a suspected illegal arms network in Pattaya.
Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Police hunt Chinese tourists over parrotfish spearfishing at Kata
Tuesday 12 May 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: Marine officials in Phuket are investigating reports of foreign tourists, reportedly Chinese, illegally spearfishing protected parrotfish at Kata Beach.
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
What does China want out of Trump’s visit?
Sunday 10 May 2026 03:00 PM
BEIJING: US President Donald Trump is due to visit China on May 14-15, where he is expected to meet leader Xi Jinping, after delaying an earlier summit because of the Iran war.
Chinese knife attack suspect arrested while trying to flee Thailand
Chinese knife attack suspect arrested while trying to flee Thailand
Thursday 7 May 2026 10:00 AM
PHUKET: The Chinese man wanted for slashing his partner and her son with a knife in a domestic dispute in Chalong earlier this week has been arrested while attempting to flee the country via Krabi International Airport.
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
Chinese woman, child injured in domestic dispute knife attack
Tuesday 5 May 2026 12:21 PM
PHUKET: A Chinese woman and her teenage son were injured in a knife attack during a domestic dispute at a home in Chalong early yesterday morning (May 4), with the suspected assailant fleeing the scene, police have confirmed.
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Thai foreign minister voices frustration with US
Wednesday 29 April 2026 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has expressed frustration with the United States, saying the country has received no offers of help from Washington with the wide-ranging economic damage from the American-Israeli war against Iran.
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Thailand-China robotic surgery a first
Thursday 23 April 2026 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has successfully carried out its first cross-border tele-robotic surgery, marking a significant advance in the country’s medical technology and international healthcare collaboration, the Ministry of Public Health announced on Tuesday (Apr 21).
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
China’s foreign minister to tour Southeast Asia
Wednesday 22 April 2026 11:30 AM
BEIJING: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will embark on a three-country visit to Southeast Asia this week, seeking to strengthen ties in the face of “risks”, Beijing said yesterday (Apr 21).
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Myanmar junta chief sworn in as president
Saturday 11 April 2026 08:30 AM
NAYPYIDAW: Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing was sworn in as president yesterday (Apr 10), continuing his rule from a civilian post five years after snatching power in a military coup.
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
Fugitive Chinese fraud suspect arrested in Patong
Friday 3 April 2026 09:00 AM
PHUKET: A Chinese national wanted for fraud involving more than B5 million has been arrested by Phuket Immigration Police after allegedly fleeing to the island to evade prosecution.
PTA continues China push
PTA continues China push
Monday 23 March 2026 01:49 PM
PHUKET: Phuket tourism operators have stepped up efforts to revive arrivals from China through a multi-city roadshow aimed at rebuilding confidence and strengthening business ties in one of the island’s most important source markets.
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
China to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law condemned by rights groups
Friday 13 March 2026 11:30 AM
BEIJING: China was set to approve what it called an “ethnic unity” law yesterday (Mar 12), which rights advocates warn could further marginalise minority groups like the Uyghurs.
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
Kathu Cultural Street Festival marks celebration of heritage
Saturday 28 February 2026 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The 14th Kathu Cultural Street Tourism Festival concludes today (Feb 28), bringing to a close three days of performances, local cuisine and heritage activities aimed at promoting cultural tourism and strengthening the grassroots economy.
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
Chinese tourists extend stays over Lunar New Year
Wednesday 25 February 2026 12:51 PM
BANGKOK: More Chinese tourists have chosen longer stays in Phuket for the Chinese New Year holiday after travel plans to Japan were disrupted, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).
Governor opens Phuket Chinese New Year festival
Governor opens Phuket Chinese New Year festival
Monday 23 February 2026 01:03 PM
PHUKET: More than 40 shrines across Phuket have united to mark Chinese New Year and the fifth anniversary of the Phuket Shrine Association, with Governor Nirat Pongsitthaworn presiding over opening ceremonies in Phuket Town over the weekend.
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
North Korea touts nuclear advances as Kim re-chosen to lead ruling party
Monday 23 February 2026 12:18 PM
SEOUL: North Korea’s ruling party touted nuclear advances as it re-elected Kim Jong Un to the top post of general secretary, state media said today (Feb 23), during a rare national congress.
China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
China has slashed air pollution, but the ‘war’ isn’t over
Saturday 21 February 2026 03:00 PM
BEIJING: Fifteen years ago, Beijing’s Liangma riverbanks would have been smog-choked and deserted in winter, but these days they are dotted with families and exercising pensioners most mornings.