PATHUM THANI - An armed robber who made off with 1.5 million baht after robbing a bank in Khlong Luang district on Thursday afternoon later set fire to the car he used in the heist in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence.

Malaysians married to Thai nationals could be the group affected by the 30-day visa-free programme which will take effect next week.

MANDALAY — Myanmar's second-busiest airport was closed for two days on Friday, security sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP), a day after the military-backed government accused pro-democracy rebels of attacking it with drones.

The government secured overwhelming support in the House for the 2027 budget bill, with 338 MPs voting in favour, including 58 MPs from the opposition Klatham Party of Capt Thamanat Prompow.

SEOUL/BEIJING — Coffee bars. Waterparks. Retail therapy. North Korea — a country few would associate with leisure or pleasure — is experiencing an unlikely outbreak of fun.