The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) confirmed on Friday that a 12-year-old Thai girl, who was reportedly forced to work at a massage parlour in central Tokyo, is now under the protection of Japanese authorities. The case has sparked widespread concern and is currently under investigation to identify all the individuals involved.

Thailand will not return 18 Cambodian soldiers captured during deadly border clashes until Phnom Penh meets agreed conditions, Defence Minister Gen Nattaphon Narkphanit said on Friday.  

The Thai Digital Asset Association (TDA) has urged the next government to maintain consistent support for the digital asset industry, warning the country risks losing ground in the regional race for blockchain innovation and foreign investment.

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday presided over a high-level ceremony at Government House to signal his government’s determination to prevent and suppress technology-related crime, particularly online scams.

This year’s Miss Universe pageant in Thailand has been marred by ugly drama, with allegations of an insult to a beauty queen’s intellect, a walkout by pageant contestants and a tearful tantrum by the host.

Disaster mitigation authorities have warned people in Bangkok and 65 provinces of possible flooding from Friday to Sunday due to incoming Storm Kalmaegi.