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Michelin Bib Gourmand-recognised Thai restaurant Baan Phadthai has opened its first Hyderabad outlet at Hitech City. Known for its signature Phad Thai and authentic Thai flavours, the Bangkok-born brand brings exclusive new dishes, immersive interiors and a curated beverage programme to the city.

India and Thailand held their 10th Defence Dialogue in Bangkok, reviewing bilateral defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific security, military exchanges and defence industry collaboration. Both sides reaffirmed commitments to regional stability, strategic partnership, maritime cooperation and deeper engagement under regional frameworks

Customs officials at Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport seized around 3 kg of hydroponic marijuana from a woman arriving from Bangkok. The passenger was detained, and investigations are underway to trace the source and possible international links.

Shares of Block, Inc. surged over 20% after CEO Jack Dorsey announced 4,000 layoffs, citing artificial intelligence-driven efficiency. Investors welcomed the restructuring as the fintech firm reported strong quarterly profit growth

China’s population declined for a fourth straight year in 2025 despite incentives to boost births, including cash subsidies and policy shifts after ending the one-child rule. New data show falling birth rates as high living costs, economic pressures and low fertility continue to challenge authorities

Two passengers arriving from Bangkok were intercepted at Hyderabad’s RGI Airport for smuggling live exotic reptiles. Customs officials seized four green keel-scaled lizards and ten girdle lizards during routine checks.

Ritika won gold in women’s 80+kg, capping off India’s strong performance at the Asian Under-19 and U22 Boxing Championships in Bangkok, where India earned 27 medals across both age groups

Nisha and Muskan won gold, while five others secured silver at the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships 2025 in Bangkok, highlighting India’s strong showing with nine of ten women boxers medalling

Ten Indian boxers, including seven women, entered the finals of the under-19 Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok, following dominant semi-final wins. India is also assured of 13 U22 category medals

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

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.

Manakondur police have arrested a cybercriminal from Gujarat named Hitesh at Delhi airport. Hitesh is a key accused in luring a youth K Madhukar Reddy into cybercrime trap and subjected to torture

The BFI adhered to its selection policy by offering slots to silver medallists from the 2025 Elite Men’s and Women’s National Championships. Organised under the banner of Asian Boxing, the Thailand Open will feature leading national teams from across Asia, including heavyweights such as China, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Japan, Korea, and the host country, Thailand.

Earlier on Friday, the Myanmar military junta declared a state of emergency in six regions after Friday's devastating earthquake, media reported.

7.7-magnitude quake struck at midday, with an epicentre near Mandalay, Myanmar's second-largest city; aftershocks followed, one of them measuring a strong 6.4 magnitude

This is what you can do to lower your risk from air pollution

For flyers, the new flight services between RGIA and DMK by Thai AirAsia translate to greater convenience and flexibility.

The path for the future is to create awareness about green finance for sustainability by governments and private sector

Bodies found in Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel in downtown Bangkok; Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin orders investigation

Operated by Airbus A320 aircraft, the new service offers passengers convenient and comfortable travel options between the two bustling metropolises.