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  • Thailand NewsThailand partners with Turkey to build high-speed rail empire

    Thailand partners with Turkey to build high-speed rail empire

    Thailand is gearing up to transform its rail landscape by partnering with Turkey’s state-owned train manufacturer, TĂĽrasaĹź, in a bold step towards high-speed travel. Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit revealed on Monday, November 18, that the collaboration aims to boost Thailand’s transport sector and establish a domestic rail manufacturing industry. During his recent visit to TĂĽrasaş’s Sakarya facility in Turkey, Suriya…

  • Thailand NewsThai tourists injured in bus crash in Turkey’s Denizli province

    Thai tourists injured in bus crash in Turkey’s Denizli province

    A tour bus carrying 26 Thai tourists crashed into a roadside signboard in Denizli, Turkey, resulting in injuries to all onboard. Four of the tourists were critically injured, while the remaining 22 suffered other injuries. The accident took place yesterday (November 23) while the tourists, travelling with the Doraku Tours company, were exploring the popular tourist province. The injured tourists…

  • Crime NewsAnkara explosion classified as terror attack leaves two police injured

    Ankara explosion classified as terror attack leaves two police injured

    An explosion in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, left two police officers injured on the morning of today. The Interior Ministry of Turkey later classified the incident as a terrorist attack. The explosion occurred in the heart of Ankara, where state institutions, various ministries, and the Turkish parliament are located. The parliament was due to convene that day after a summer recess.…

  • World NewsCave conundrum: US explorer’s underground ordeal prompts epic rescue (video)

    Cave conundrum: US explorer’s underground ordeal prompts epic rescue (video)

    The rescue mission for Mark Dickey, an American cave explorer, who is trapped more than a thousand metres underground in a cave in southern Turkey, has begun. The rescue team estimates that the operation could take several days or even weeks to bring Dickey to the surface. The European Cave Rescue Association (ECRA) was alerted that Dickey was suffering from…

  • World NewsTurkish father injured trying to save his child from falling debris, daughter ends up paralysed

    Turkish father injured trying to save his child from falling debris, daughter ends up paralysed

    A heart-wrenching incident in Turkey saw a father’s protective instinct not being enough to save his young daughter from a catastrophe. A family was taking a quiet stroll to a furniture shop when an unforeseen disaster struck. Debris fell from a building overhead as they walked by – a freak accident that left the father severely injured and his daughter…

  • World NewsTurkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    Turkish boy discovers 11 maggots after troubling eye irritation

    In a recent shocking discovery in Turkey, a 10 year old boy was found to have no less than 11 live maggots residing under his left eyelid. The disturbing incident occurred after the boy made known his irritation and itching in his eye, Newsweek reported. The incident began with the boy’s parents seeking medical advice on July 5, after their…

  • World NewsErdogan set for 2028 rule extension after defying opposition in Turkey election

    Erdogan set for 2028 rule extension after defying opposition in Turkey election

    Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reinforced his reputation as a political survivor after a robust showing in the country’s recent elections, setting the stage for him to extend his tenure as Turkey’s longest-serving leader. At 69 years old, Erdogan has already weathered jail, mass protests, and a violent 2016 coup attempt, but this year’s election seemed to be a…

  • World NewsErdogan and Kilicdaroglu face off in historic Turkish presidential runoff

    Erdogan and Kilicdaroglu face off in historic Turkish presidential runoff

    Voters in Turkey gave President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his rival Kemal Kilicdaroglu another opportunity yesterday to make their case for the future of the country. A close result means neither secured 50% of the votes and will face each other in Turkey’s first presidential runoff on May 28. Erdogan, 69 years old, rose from humble beginnings in Istanbul to…

  • World NewsErdogan cancels appearances due to stomach bug

    Erdogan cancels appearances due to stomach bug

    President Recep Tayyip Erdogan had to cancel his scheduled appearances yesterday as well as today, as he suffered from a stomach bug, less than three weeks ahead of Turkey‘s critical election. This news came amid a heated campaign, as many consider the upcoming election to be the most significant in Turkey’s post-Ottoman history. Erdogan, aged 69, had three events planned…

  • World NewsAnother earthquake further devastates Turkey and Syria

    Another earthquake further devastates Turkey and Syria

    Another earthquake is further devastating Turkey and Syria just two weeks after the massive earthquake that hit the country on February 6. Yesterday, a new magnitude 6.3 aftershock hit southern Turkey, killing at least three people and injuring hundreds more. The aftershock struck Turkey’s southern Hatay province, near the Syrian border, with its epicentre in the province’s Defne district. According…

  • Phuket NewsPhuket dwellers run for Turkey and Syria

    Phuket dwellers run for Turkey and Syria

    The people of Phuket are stepping up for victims of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Early yesterday morning, hundreds of Phuket dwellers gathered to participate in a charity fun run to raise funds for earthquake victims. The run was organised by the Phuket Tourism Association (PTA), and supported by more than 16 local private businesses and government agencies. The…

  • Thailand NewsBody of Thai woman killed in Turkey earthquake returns home

    Body of Thai woman killed in Turkey earthquake returns home

    The body of the young Thai woman who was killed by the recent earthquake in Turkey has been returned to her family in Chaiyaphum province in northeast Thailand. At 4am this morning, officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs returned the body of 29 year old Chamaiphon “Dao” Homsanthia to her home town in Nong Bua Rawae district in Chaiyaphum.…

  • Hot NewsGroup of 33 Thais to return home from Turkey, one deceased as death toll surpasses 40,000

    Group of 33 Thais to return home from Turkey, one deceased as death toll surpasses 40,000

    A group of 33 Thai nationals are scheduled to fly back from Turkey tomorrow with one deceased person also being returned home. The Thai USAR (search and rescue) team will continue to stay and help in Turkey until their 10-day mission is complete. The returnees and deceased person will arrive at Don Mueang Airport and will be sent to an…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s K9 dogs wear safety boots to search for victims in Turkey earthquake

    Thailand’s K9 dogs wear safety boots to search for victims in Turkey earthquake

    As rescuers in Turkey continue to find miracle survivors beneath the rubble a week after the country’s worst earthquake in modern history, K9 dogs from Thailand are assisting in the search for victims. Thailand’s Environmental and Social Foundation posted photos of the police dogs hard at work on Facebook yesterday with the caption… “It’s time to put on your safety…

  • Thailand NewsEmbassy searches for Thai woman missing in Turkey after earthquake

    Embassy searches for Thai woman missing in Turkey after earthquake

    The Royal Thai Embassy in Ankara, Turkey, is searching for a missing Thai woman in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake that hit southern Turkey and northern Syria. The Thai embassy requested clues about the woman, Wilairat Channual, and the rescue team has been notified, Nation Thailand reported yesterday. The embassy is also working with local agencies to repatriate the…

  • Hot NewsTurkey, Syria earthquake death toll climbs to 21,000 as teen found alive after 80 hours

    Turkey, Syria earthquake death toll climbs to 21,000 as teen found alive after 80 hours

    As the earthquake death toll in Turkey and Syria surpasses 21,000 people, one teen has been rescued after being buried in rubble for 80 hours. Melda Adtas, a 16 year old girl, was pulled out alive after being buried for 80 hours in a rare happy ending. Her father was overjoyed when she was found and broke down in tears.…

  • Thailand NewsThai family grieves after daughter killed in Turkey earthquake

    Thai family grieves after daughter killed in Turkey earthquake

    A Thai family is grieving after their daughter was killed in the recent massive earthquake in Turkey. The earthquake that struck Turkey on Monday, February 6 killed a young Thai woman, 29 year old Nong Dao. Nong Dao was found under the ruins of a building in Iskenderun, a city affected by the earthquake disaster. The Thai embassy in Turkey…

  • Thailand NewsUNICEF appeals to Thai public to help child victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

    UNICEF appeals to Thai public to help child victims of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria

    The recent earthquakes in the border region of Syria and Turkey have caused widespread devastation, leaving thousands of people dead and many more injured. Among those affected are countless children and their families, who are now in dire need of assistance. In response, UNICEF Thailand has launched an emergency appeal to the Thai public, calling for people to help provide…

  • Hot NewsMisinformation spreads over Turkey, Syria earthquake

    Misinformation spreads over Turkey, Syria earthquake

    Misinformation is spreading over the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria with some rumours falsely stating that a tsunami occurred. According to the Straits Times, AFP fact-checkers have debunked pictures and videos that were posted online and viewed a thousand times over. The fake news included misattributed pictures and videos that included a “tsunami” and a child mourning his parents.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand Volleyball Association says players in Turkey are safe from earthquake

    Thailand Volleyball Association says players in Turkey are safe from earthquake

    The Thailand Volleyball Association released a statement yesterday saying that two volleyball players competing in Turkey are safe from the earthquake there. This was after a 7.8 magnitude quake and its powerful aftershocks toppled hospitals, apartment blocks, and buildings in Turkey. Yesterday’s statement from the Thailand Volleyball Association said the association’s president had contacted both players who were in Turkey.…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to deploy rescue team to Turkey following earthquakes

    Thailand to deploy rescue team to Turkey following earthquakes

    Thailand is stepping up to help following the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. Thailand’s Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation announced yesterday that it will deploy a 20-member Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team to Turkey. The USAR Thailand team will consist of fully equipped experts trained in search and rescue operations at both national and international levels. The…

  • Thailand NewsTurkey earthquake death toll rises to over 4,000

    Turkey earthquake death toll rises to over 4,000

    As of 9am this morning, the death toll from the massive earthquakes in Turkey surpassed 4,300, with Turkish authorities reporting 2,921 fatalities and Syria reporting 1,444. Yesterday, a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck near the Turkey-Syria border in the province of Karamanmaras. The number of deaths is expected to keep rising significantly as search and rescue teams continue to examine collapsed buildings…

  • Environment NewsEarthquake rocks Turkey – buildings tumble and fear takes over (videos)

    Earthquake rocks Turkey – buildings tumble and fear takes over (videos)

    A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeast Turkey early this morning, sending shockwaves throughout the region and causing several buildings to crumble. The US Geological Survey reported that the earthquake was centred about 33 kilometres from Gaziantep, a major city, and had a depth of 18 kilometres. The disaster was felt in neighbouring provinces, as well as in Lebanon and…

  • Politics NewsTurkey will not support Sweden’s NATO bid after Quran burning

    Turkey will not support Sweden’s NATO bid after Quran burning

    Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan declared he will not be supporting Sweden’s bid to become a member of NATO after a copy of the Quran was set on fire in Stockholm at the weekend. Far-right Swedish-Danish politician Rasmus Paludan was widely condemned for burning a copy of the Quran on Saturday but Sweden takes a more relaxed view of such things believing…

  • EntertainmentNepal releases Pattaya’s ‘bikini killer’ – Charles ‘the Serpent’ Sobhraj

    Nepal releases Pattaya’s ‘bikini killer’ – Charles ‘the Serpent’ Sobhraj

    Nepal has released Thailand’s “bikini killer,” Charles Sobhraj, a serial killer also known as “The Serpent,” said to be responsible for a string of murders in the 1970s and 1980s. Nepal’s Supreme Court’s spokesperson Bimal Paudel said… “The court has ordered that if there is no other reason to keep him in jail, he should be released and sent back…

  • Hot NewsFour dead, 38 injured after bomb rips through busy Istanbul street

    Four dead, 38 injured after bomb rips through busy Istanbul street

    A busy Istanbul street has people reeling after a bomb ripped through it and killed four people. Thirty-eight more were injured when the explosion hit, sending people running from the blast. Ambulances rushed to Istiklal Avenue, a central road in the city. According to The Straits Times, state broadcaster TRT and state-owned Anadolu agency say it is not known who detonated…

  • World NewsTurkey raises terrorism red flags over nordic NATO apps

    Turkey raises terrorism red flags over nordic NATO apps

    Finland and Sweden plan to join NATO at the same time, but such a united front has prompted Turkey to raise questions about both applications. The two Nordic countries applied to join the alliance in May, partly in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but have since run into trouble from Turkey. Ankara accuses the two of harbouring dissident groups…

  • World NewsThailand, 5 other countries added to Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane list

    Thailand, 5 other countries added to Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Lane list

    The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore today announced that travelers from Thailand, Cambodia, Fiji, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Turkey will be able to enter Singapore quarantine-free starting in mid-December Vaccinated Travel Lane scheme. Visitors from VTL countries who are fully vaccinated are able to enter Singapore without having to go through quarantine and simply have to take a Covid-19 test.…

  • World News3 dead, 179 injured in Istanbul aircrash

    3 dead, 179 injured in Istanbul aircrash

    Three people are dead and 179 injured, some seriously after a Pegasus Airlines plane heading into Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen Airport skidded off the end of a wet runway and broke into three pieces upon landing yesterday. Turkey’s health minister Fahrettin Koca told reporters that three died in hospital, with 179 of the 183 aboard wounded. Ali Yerlikaya, Istanbul’s governor, says…