Thailand

Beauty pageant contestant's false teeth fall on camera, reaction earns ovation

During a Miss Thailand competition broadcast, the entrant swiftly picked up the dental prosthesis and continued her walk.

A view of the city at twilight as the sun sets, in Bangkok, Thailand, May 15, 2025.
Greece

A new study reveals: This is the best destination to move to in retirement

The Callisto tanker sits anchored as the traffic is down in the Strait of Hormuz, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muscat, Oman, March 10, 2026.

Iran tells UN: 'non-hostile' ships can transit Strait of Hormuz

IRGC Navy chief Alireza Tangsiri stands in front of a map depicting the Strait of Hormuz, pictured in 2020; illustrative.

IRGC Navy chief warns ships must seek permission to transit Hormuz strait to avoid being hit


Thai paradise: The secret island that hasn’t become a backpacker’s party

While "The White Lotus" draws tourists to Phuket and Koh Samui, meet a magical island in the Gulf of Thailand that has preserved its authenticity and tranquility.

 Koh Mak, Thailand

Israeli nationals wrongly accused of attempted gang rape in Thailand - report

Thai media later reported that two German nationals and a Turkish national were responsible after an investigation by Patong Police.

Police officers in Thailand, in Bangkok, Thailand (illustrative)

Like the Maldives: The world's most beautiful beach near Israel

Turquoise waters, pink sand, and happy travelers: A small Crete beach tops the world’s 25 best. Also: Top Caribbean beaches and a Hawaiian spot worth a 20-hour flight.

 Elafonissi Beach, Crete

Tourists are flocking to "White Lotus" locations in Thailand

A study by Travel Republic indicates a 412% increase in searches for Thailand as a vacation destination.

 The top of Tiger Cave temple, (Wat Tham Suea), Krabi region, Thailand.

TripAdvisor’s 2025 global best beach ranking: Which beach took the top spot?

Banana Beach in Phuket, Thailand, secured the second spot, while Eagle Beach in Aruba came in third.

 Aerial view of Elafonissi beach, Crete, Greece.

Thai hostage's teeth broken by Hamas terrorists during captivity - N12

The Thai national who returned from captivity with broken teeth underwent rehabilitation at the Shamir Medical Center in Be'er Yaakov. 

 Inside the tunnel network unearthed by the IDF. February 26, 2024.

Thai nationals held captive by Hamas for 15 months return home

Thailand's foreign ministry said a Thai national is still believed to be held captive by Hamas. 

 Relatives hug a released Thai hostage, who was kidnapped during the deadly October 7, 2023 attack by Hamas and held in Gaza, as the hostages arrive in Thailand following their release, at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Samut Prakan, Thailand

Thai hostages return home after over a year in Hamas captivity

During their stay, there were visits from the Thai Embassy, ​​the Thai Foreign Minister, and a Zoom call with the Thai Prime Minister.

 Thai hostages and the Shamir Medical Center care team who looked after them, February 8, 2025.

Buddhist monk visits Thai nationals released from Gaza captivity

They took part in a spiritual ceremony along with the monks, their families, and staff members of the Thai embassy in Israel. 

The Buddhist monk and the Thai nationals during a ceremony at the Shamir Medical Center. February 5, 2025.

Hamas is about pure bloodshed, not resisting oppression - editorial

After Hamas terrorists conducted the October 7 massacre, their victims were not just Israelis. While the world focused on Israeli suffering, the suffering of foreign workers has been all but ignored.

 The parents of a 26-year-old Thai man kidnapped by Hamas hold up his photo.