A video circulating online claims a Chinese-made MLRS rocket launcher exploded during a live rocket launch amid an intense Cambodia–Thailand border clash. Reports say eight Cambodian soldiers were killed in the incident. The footage has reignited scrutiny over the weapon’s reliability while raising fears that the blasts could further inflame already volatile cross-border tensions.
Thailand has warned travelers to avoid fake websites offering the Digital Arrival Card, which is mandatory for foreign visitors but completely free. Scammers are reportedly charging fees and using unofficial forms that can expose personal data. Travelers should register only through official Thai immigration channels at least three days before departure to prevent delays at immigration counters.
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Thailand’s tourism momentum is wobbling. Foreign tourist arrivals are down 3.34% year-on-year, with about 10.83 million visitors reported as of April 19. The decline highlights how far the sector still has to go to match the nearly 40 million arrivals Thailand recorded in 2019 before the pandemic disrupted global travel.
Asia’s rice prices are moving unevenly as India keeps export rates steady despite muted demand. Vietnamese rates edged higher on tighter supplies and rising production costs, while Thailand’s prices also inched up. In Bangladesh, rice remains costly for consumers even after a good harvest, highlighting how supply-side pressures are still feeding prices.
Thailand is reviewing visa-free entry for travelers from more than 90 countries after authorities flagged compliance gaps and misuse of entry rules. The government wants to shift away from sheer tourist volume toward higher-quality visitors and stronger income generation, potentially shortening the current 60-day stay to better align tourism with economic goals.
Thailand and Cambodia signed a new ceasefire agreement to end weeks of clashes along their border rooted in competing territorial claims. The deal took effect at noon and orders both sides to halt military movements and stop airspace violations. It also includes a prisoner return provision: Thailand will send back 18 Cambodian soldiers within 72 hours.
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Thailand’s Royal Thai Embassy in New Delhi has announced revised visa, legalisation, and consular service fees for Indian applicants effective April 27, 2026. The changes apply to tourist, non-immigrant, SMART, and long-term visas, plus passport and document services, with fees rising across categories from ₹2,500 for transit visas to up to ₹1,40,000 for long-term residency permits.
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