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Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong to Visit Bangkok for Leaders' Retreat

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will visit Bangkok on September 2 for the Singapore-Thailand leaders' retreat. This marks the first such retreat between Mr. Wong and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and the first since the previous edition took place in Singapore…

2 sources · Singapore · 2 of them are linked to a state

Who reported this

  • CNA Singapore · Centre · State-affiliated · Mediacorp, wholly owned by Temasek Holdings
  • The Straits Times Singapore · Centre-right · State-affiliated · SPH Media Trust; management shares under the NPPA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from Singapore.

· evening

Thailand Reduces Visa Free Stay for Citizens of 60 Countries

Thailand will reduce the visa free stay period from 60 days to 30 days for citizens of 60 countries starting September 15. This new policy, published in the Royal Gazette, includes citizens of India, Taiwan, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia. The Thai…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · India · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Focus Taiwan Taiwan · Centre · Public · Central News Agency, statutory funding

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

USS Abraham Lincoln Crew to Dock in Pattaya After 270 Days at Sea

The USS Abraham Lincoln, a nuclear powered aircraft carrier, is scheduled to dock at Laem Chabang port near the Thai resort city of Pattaya on Wednesday. This marks the first significant port call for the ship and its 5,000 sailors and marines since November, following a…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Der Spiegel Germany · Centre-left · ~50% staff-owned
  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


US Aircraft Carrier to Dock in Pattaya Amid Economic Hope and Sex Tourism Concerns

The US Navy aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and two accompanying vessels are scheduled to dock at Laem Chabang near the resort city of Pattaya this Wednesday. Nearly 5,000 sailors and Marines will be granted shore leave to rest and recuperate after more than 200 days at sea.…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Coordinated Attacks in Southern Thailand Leave Villagers in Fear

A coordinated wave of arson, bombings, and gunfire across four provinces in southern Thailand left three people injured and villagers trapped in a cycle of fear. The attacks occurred last weekend and included at least 78 incidents targeting government buildings, businesses,…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


South Korean Coach Kim Sang-sik Leads Vietnam to ASEAN Hyundai Cup Title

South Korean head coach Kim Sang-sik has led Vietnam to their second consecutive title at the top Southeast Asian men's football tournament. Vietnam defeated Thailand with a 4 to 2 aggregate score in the two legged final of the ASEAN Hyundai Cup, which concluded Wednesday in…

single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Japan · South Korea · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Yonhap South Korea · Centre · State-affiliated · Cooperative; statutory national agency with state subsidy

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


USS Abraham Lincoln to Dock in Thailand After Record 200 Days at Sea

The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln will dock in Thailand next week, according to a Thai official. The vessel, which carries approximately 5,000 sailors and Marines, is scheduled for a brief stop in eastern Thailand for rest, recreation, and logistical support. The…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Brazil · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Al-Monitor United States · Centre · Jamal Daniel

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Argument over Palestinian flag in Phuket shop involves Israeli tourists

A dispute occurred between a mobile phone shop owner and two Israeli tourists over a Palestinian flag displayed in a shop in Phuket. CCTV footage from August 2 shows a man and a woman entering the store in the Thalang district and engaging in a heated argument with the owner…

2 sources across 2 countries · Qatar · Thailand · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Coordinated Arson and Bomb Attacks Strike Southern Thailand

Dozens of coordinated arson and bomb attacks hit four provinces in southern Thailand over a weekend. Authorities reported at least 78 incidents across Narathiwat, Yala, Pattani, and Songkhla. The targets included government buildings, shops, power poles, and cars. In Narathiwat,…

development
5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Malaysiakini Malaysia · Centre-left · Mkini Dotcom, subscriber-funded
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Insurgent attacks in southern Thailand leave three wounded

At least three civilians were injured following a series of attacks across 21 districts in the southernmost provinces of Thailand. Authorities are currently compiling a full casualty count due to the scale of the incidents, though the wounded are reported to be recovering. The…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Dozens of Coordinated Attacks Hit Southern Thailand

At least 51 coordinated violent incidents occurred across the southernmost border provinces of Thailand on Saturday night. The attacks, which took place between 8 p.m. and midnight, targeted Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala provinces. The Internal Security Operations Command…

3 sources across 3 countries · Qatar · Thailand · United Kingdom · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Myanmar Military Chief Meets Thai General in Bangkok

Myanmar military chief Ye Win Oo met with Thailand's top general, Ukris Boontanondha, in Bangkok on Thursday. This meeting marks Ye Win Oo's first foreign trip since assuming his role. The discussions focused on security cooperation along the 2,400 kilometer border shared by the…

development single-lean coverage
2 sources across 2 countries · Indonesia · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Thailand Launches Nationwide Probe Into Fake Migrant Child Registrations

Thai authorities are expanding an investigation into the widespread use of fake birth and house registrations for migrant children from Bangkok to all provinces. The probe follows the arrest of seven people in the Din Daeng district of Bangkok, including three district officials…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Thailand

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Alex Albon signs one year contract extension with Williams for 2027

Alex Albon has signed a one year contract extension to remain with the Williams Formula One team for the 2027 season. The Britain born Thai driver joined the team in 2022 and has become the longest serving driver in the history of the outfit, surpassing the record previously…

2 sources across 2 countries · Argentina · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thai Gun Shops Pivot to Other Businesses Amid Tightening Firearm Regulations

Gun shops in Bangkok's historic gun district are facing severe financial pressure due to tightening government regulations and a ban on firearm imports. One shop owner, Warintorn Boonyachai, has begun selling sourdough bread to cover staff salaries, though she expressed hope…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Thailand

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


French Family Rescued After 16 Hours at Sea Near Koh Samui

A 50 year old French father and his two sons, aged five and seven, were rescued after spending more than 16 hours in open water off the coast of Thailand. The family had rented a jet ski on Koh Samui around 5:00 p.m. on Thursday for a 45 minute tour. The vehicle capsized,…

2 sources across 2 countries · Hungary · Taiwan

Who reported this

  • Telex Hungary · Centre · Reader-funded, staff-owned
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Thailand Suspends Gun Licenses Following Deadly School Shooting

Thailand has suspended the issuance of firearms licenses and tightened gun controls after a 14 year old boy killed eight people before committing suicide. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul ordered the interior ministry and police to stop issuing permits to possess, purchase,…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Bangladesh · United Kingdom · United States

Who reported this

  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Thailand Suspends New Gun Permits Following Mass Shooting

Thailand has suspended the issuance of new firearm purchase permits and the renewal of existing licenses following a mass shooting last week. The decision comes after a 14 year old student killed eight people and himself. According to authorities, the shooter first killed his…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 2 countries · United Kingdom · Thailand

Who reported this

  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening


Former Thai MP Arrested After Fatal Shooting of Local Official

Former Thai lawmaker Chalong Riewraeng was arrested on Monday after he shot and killed Thongchai Yenprasert, the chairman of the Nonthaburi Provincial Administrative Organization. The shooting occurred at a government office complex on the outskirts of Bangkok. According to…

5 sources across 5 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Nine Dead in Thailand's Worst Mass Shooting Since 2022

Nine people were killed and 23 others wounded in a mass shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok on Friday, August 7. The attack was carried out by a 14 year old student who allegedly shot his grandparents at home before traveling 18 kilometers to the…

development
5 sources across 4 countries · Philippines · Hong Kong · Japan · United States

Who reported this

  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • CNN United States · Centre-left · Warner Bros. Discovery

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Thai Police Link School Shooting to Violent Online Content and Multiple Personal Factors

A 14 year old boy allegedly killed his grandparents and six people at a school outside Bangkok on Friday before turning the gun on himself. Police reported on Sunday that the perpetrator had used social media to learn about firearms and had watched violent content online for one…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Air India Pilot Undergoes Confirmatory Drug Test After Phuket to Delhi Flight Turbulence

The pilot in command of an Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi is undergoing a confirmatory drug test after an initial screening showed a result requiring further analysis. The incident occurred on August 4 when flight AI 2379, an A320 aircraft, experienced a sudden altitude…

development
2 sources · India

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening

Death Toll Rises to Nine in Thailand School Shooting

The death toll from a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province has risen to nine after a 12 year old girl died from her injuries on Saturday. The attack occurred Friday morning when a 14 year old student allegedly shot and killed his grandparents at…

development
5 sources across 5 countries

Who reported this

  • La Tercera Chile · Centre-right · Copesa (Saieh family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Tempo English Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Tempo Inti Media
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Death Toll Rises to Nine After School Shooting in Thailand

The death toll from a shooting attack at a school and a private home near Bangkok has risen to nine people following the death of a 12 year old girl on Saturday. The attack occurred on Friday at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi province. A 14 year old student opened fire…

development
9 sources across 7 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • G1 Brazil · Centre-left · Grupo Globo (Marinho family)
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • Folha de S.Paulo Brazil · Centre · Grupo Folha (Frias family)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • The Korea Herald South Korea · Centre-right · Herald Corporation (Yeongpoong Group)
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Teenager Kills Seven Others in Thailand School and Home Shooting

A 14 year old boy killed at least seven other people and himself in a shooting spree on Friday in Nonthaburi province, which borders Bangkok. The attacker first shot and killed his 73 year old grandfather and 74 year old grandmother at their home around 05:00 local time. He then…

development single-lean coverage
3 sources across 3 countries · Japan · Philippines · United Kingdom

Who reported this

  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Visits Thailand Amid International Isolation

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing concluded a two day official visit to Thailand on Friday. The visit included a red carpet reception, an honor guard, and meetings with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Min Aung Hlaing, a retired general who seized power in a 2021 coup,…

development
3 sources across 3 countries · Germany · Hong Kong · Japan

Who reported this

  • Deutsche Welle Germany · Centre · Public · German federal public-law corporation
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thai Teenager Kills Seven in Home and School Shooting Rampage

A 14 year old student killed at least seven people, including his grandparents and five school staff members, before taking his own life on Friday. The attack occurred at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Nonthaburi Province, located on the northwestern outskirts of Bangkok.…

development
19 sources across 16 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Guardian United Kingdom · Centre-left · Scott Trust Limited
  • BBC News United Kingdom · Centre · Public · Licence fee, royal charter
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • La Nacion Argentina · Centre-right · Saguier family
  • The Daily Star Bangladesh · Centre · Mediaworld Ltd
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • France 24 France · Centre · Public · France Medias Monde (French state holding)
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • The Times of Israel Israel · Centre · Seth Klarman (majority backer)
  • Dawn Pakistan · Centre-left · Pakistan Herald Publications (Haroon family)
  • Rappler Philippines · Centre-left · Rappler Inc, staff-held
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Daily Maverick South Africa · Centre-left · Reader-funded
  • Neue Zuercher Zeitung Switzerland · Centre-right · Dispersed shareholders, no controlling stake
  • Taipei Times Taiwan · Centre-left · Liberty Times Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL
  • Associated Press United States · Centre · Non-profit news cooperative

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Student Shooting at School in Nonthaburi Province, Thailand

A 14 year old student killed at least five people during a shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi, a prestigious secondary school located northwest of Bangkok. The victims included teachers and school staff. The attacker also killed his grandparents, aged 73 and 74, at their shared…

2 sources across 2 countries · Colombia · Spain

Who reported this

  • El Tiempo Colombia · Centre-right · Luis Carlos Sarmiento Angulo (Grupo Aval)
  • El Pais Spain · Centre-left · Grupo PRISA

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Student Gunman Kills Teacher and Commits Suicide at Thailand School

A student opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in the Bang Kruai district, north of Bangkok, on Friday. The attack left one teacher dead and four other people injured, including three students, according to police. Lieutenant Colonel Dechrapee Kongdee, the Nonthaburi…

9 sources across 9 countries · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Infobae Argentina · Centre-right · Daniel Hadad
  • CNN Brasil Brazil · Centre · Rubens Menin (MRV)
  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • The Jerusalem Post Israel · Centre-right · Mirkaei Tikshoret (Eli Azur)
  • Aftenposten Norway · Centre-right · Schibsted, Tinius Trust foundation
  • Philippine Daily Inquirer Philippines · Centre · Prieto family
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Reuters United Kingdom · Centre · Thomson Reuters Corporation

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing Visits Thailand to Seek Regional Legitimacy

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing visited Thailand on Thursday for a two day official trip to meet with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. This marks the first official visit to Thailand since Min Aung Hlaing became president following elections held between December and…

development
6 sources across 4 countries · Japan · Indonesia · Qatar · United States · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • Asahi Shimbun Japan · Centre-left · Asahi Shimbun Company (family and employee held)
  • Kyodo News Japan · Centre · Non-profit publisher cooperative
  • The Japan Times Japan · Centre · News2u Holdings
  • The Jakarta Post Indonesia · Centre-left · PT Bina Media Tenggara
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded
  • Bloomberg United States · Centre · Bloomberg L.P. (Michael Bloomberg)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· evening

Thai Footballer Killed by Lightning Strike During Match

A 24 year old Thai footballer died and 12 other players were injured after lightning struck the pitch during a local match in southern Thailand. The incident occurred on Tuesday at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok during a semi final of the Golok FA Cup, a tournament featuring…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · India · Qatar · 1 of them is linked to a state

Who reported this

  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Al Jazeera Qatar · Centre-left · State-affiliated · Qatari government funded

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Thailand

Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is scheduled to arrive in Thailand on Thursday for a two day visit. He will be welcomed by Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul with an official ceremony and military honour guard inspection at Government House. The visit includes private and…

development
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Thailand

Who reported this

  • South China Morning Post Hong Kong · Centre-right · Alibaba Group
  • Bangkok Post Thailand · Centre · Post Publishing PCL

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

· morning


Air India Flight from Phuket to Delhi Experiences Mid-Air Turbulence and Altitude Drop

An Air India Airbus A320 flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced sudden mid-air turbulence on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, resulting in a momentary altitude drop of approximately 300 feet. The aircraft, flight AI2379, took off from Phuket at 8:25 am and landed safely at Delhi's…

4 sources · India

Who reported this

  • Scroll.in India · Left · Scroll Media Inc, reader-funded
  • The Hindu India · Centre-left · Kasturi & Sons (family-owned)
  • The Indian Express India · Centre · Indian Express Group (Goenka family)
  • Hindustan Times India · Centre-right · HT Media (KK Birla group)

What the colours mean

  • Left
  • Centre-left
  • Centre
  • Centre-right
  • Right
  • A hatched block means the outlet is affiliated with, or controlled by, a state.

Political lean describes where an outlet sits within the politics of its own country. It is never a position on a single global scale.

Political lean is comparable inside one country and not across them, which is why the bar groups by country first. Publicly funded broadcasters are not marked as state-linked.

The owner of each outlet is listed as a matter of record, not as a judgement about the outlet.

Every source for this story reports from India.

· evening