Meet Forida ‘Donut’ Suksawang, a mermaid performer whose love for swimming has transformed into an extraordinary career. From humble beginnings—working almost for free—she now captivates audiences, promotes tourism and inspires children to let their dreams flourish.

A big shift in Thai politics is expected following Paetongtarn’s fall, with conservatives and progressives ready to pounce v The Democrats face a leadership contest and the possible return of Abhisit Vejjajiva, who many feel can save them from oblivion.

The Sa Kaeo provincial government on Saturday ordered Cambodian “encroachers” to leave Thai soil before an upcoming meeting on border issues next month.

The Thai-Cambodian territorial conflict has curtailed border trade and raised worries over the future of Thai businesses in the neighbouring country, as well as Cambodian workers in Thailand.

Commanders of the Thai armed forces have unanimously voted to indefinitely shutter Thailand’s border with Cambodia until the neighbouring nation is no longer deemed a threat, as well as to erect fencing.

Thailand has posted the first pole equipped with three CCTVs near the main checkpoint to Cambodia to boost border security in the wake of the deadly skirmishes between the two countries.