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B V S K Lingeswara Rao won silver in mixed doubles (55 & above) at the BWF World Senior Badminton Championships in Pattaya, Thailand, partnering Suzanne Vinglet. India secured seven medals overall

Veteran politician Anutin Charnvirakul, known for decriminalizing cannabis in Thailand, became prime minister after a royal endorsement following Parliament’s vote. He succeeds Paetongtarn Shinawatra, dismissed for ethics violations, and now faces leading a fragile coalition amid political turmoil and calls for constitutional reform

India women's hockey team opened their Asia Cup 2025 campaign with a commanding 11-0 win over Thailand, with multiple goal scorers leading the way and a strong showing in Pool B

Following Thailand’s Constitutional Court ruling, Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has been appointed acting PM. The decision comes after Paetongtarn Shinawatra was removed for ethical violations. The Cabinet will govern as caretakers until a new PM is elected

Court ousts Paetongtarn over call with Cambodia’s senate president

Cambodia has accused Thailand of violating a ceasefire by planning to seize two disputed temples. Phnom Penh called the move a premeditated invasion, urging Bangkok to honour agreements and resolve the border dispute peacefully amid rising tensions and landmine accusations.

India women’s under-20 football team face Myanmar in a decisive qualifier, needing a win to secure a spot in the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup after a 20-year wait

India’s U20 women bounced back with a dominant 7-0 win over Turkmenistan in the AFC U20 Asian Cup Qualifiers, climbing to the top of Group D with a strong goal difference

Five Indian men pugilists secure spots in the semi-finals of the Under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, ensuring 12 medals, while India is also assured of 13 medals in the U22 category

Indian boxers secured seven assured medals at the Under-19 and Under-22 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, with women boxers reaching the semi-finals in their respective weight categories

India had a mixed start at the 2025 U-19 Asian Boxing Championships, with Suman Kumari winning her bout, while Aakash Badhwar, Sarthi Saini, and Lokesh lost despite valiant efforts

Hydroponic ganja is fast emerging as a new high among Hyderabad’s drug users, prompting Indian cartels to place bulk orders from Thailand, where cultivation was decriminalised in 2022. Women are being increasingly used as couriers to smuggle the contraband into India.

Thai and Cambodian leaders meet in Malaysia under ASEAN mediation to end five days of deadly border clashes that have killed 35 and displaced over 260,000. The conflict, sparked by a landmine blast, has drawn U.S. pressure and global concern

India lost over Rs 22,845 crore to cyber crimes in 2024, with 36.37 lakh cases reported. A major chunk is linked to Chinese-run cybercrime syndicates trafficking Indians for scams. The government is rescuing victims and strengthening international cooperation.

The AIFF has announced a USD 50,000 reward for the Indian women’s football team after their unbeaten AFC qualifiers campaign. Developmental efforts and grassroots programs have strengthened women's football nationwide

India qualified for the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 with a historic 2–1 win over Thailand, led by Sangita Basfore’s brace in a dramatic, winner-takes-all clash in Chiang Mai

India take on Thailand in a decisive AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 qualifier on July 5 in Chiang Mai, aiming for historic qualification and a step closer to the 2027 FIFA World Cup

India and Thailand are level on all metrics in Group B of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers, with a shootout possible if their July 5 clash ends in a draw

Thailand’s new Cabinet was sworn in Thursday, including suspended PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra, now culture minister, amid an ethics probe over her remarks to Cambodia’s Hun Sen. Acting PM Suriya led the ceremony, with Phumtham Wechayachai likely to assume acting duties

India face Iraq in their third AFC Women's Asian Cup qualifier, aiming to extend their unbeaten run. With six points and strong momentum, India prepare confidently despite injury concerns and upcoming challenges