In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from Thailand and Asia. Highlights include rising brawls on Pattaya Beach, a British man arrested for fraud in Pattaya, and abandoned animals uncovered at Phuket Zoo.

During the confirmation hearing for Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for Secretary of Defense, Sen. Tammy Duckworth asked the nominee for factual details about the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including its membership and the U.S.'s relationship with member countries.

The optimism surrounding Asia’s tourism potential is evident from the expansion plans of major global hotel chains

JAKARTA, Jan 17 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has reaffirmed its commitment to ASEAN’s digital future by endorsing the Bangkok Digital Declaration, which was adopted at the 5th ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting (ADGMIN) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Southeast Asia is swiftly emerging as a prominent global manufacturing hub, drawing significant interest from international investors, manufacturers, and supply chain specialists. While China remains a key player in global manufacturing,

Indonesia has scooped Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand to become the first Asean country to join the Brics bloc of developing economies as a full member. Brazil, the new Brics rotational chair, announc

Indonesia’s fragile garment industry may have to lay off hundreds of thousands of workers this year if the government is unable to rein in persistent dumping from China, an industry association official warned.

Nha Trang in Vietnam also gained recognition in 2024, being named one of the top beach destinations for foreign retirees by Travel+Leisure. With an established expat community and an average temperature of 81°F year-round, Nha Trang provides a perfect mix of modern amenities and laid-back beach living.

TOKYO -- Mitsubishi Motors President and CEO Takao Kato told Nikkei that he holds a largely negative outlook for Southeast Asia, where Japanese automakers see their dominant market share challenged by low-priced Chinese electric vehicles. But Kato stressed that Mitsubishi will continue competing in the region, which accounts for 30% of its sales.

Thailand video news: elephant panic, air pollution in Bangkok, e-visas, Vietnam's economic surge, and more region news.

A retirement visa is a type of permit that allows retired individuals to reside in another country without requiring employment.

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