“Thailand News Roundup: Lion Attack, Bus Fire Verdict

• Bangkok Safari Worker Fatally Mauled by Lions

A 58-year-old zookeeper at Safari World Bangkok was killed after exiting his vehicle in a restricted lion area, prompting an investigation and park closure.

• Court Issues Suspended Sentences in Deadly School-Bus Fire

A provincial court handed suspended prison terms and fines to those responsible for a bus fire that killed 23 students and teachers, sparking safety debates.

• Prime Minister Anutin Declares Vast Wealth

Thailand’s new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul disclosed nearly 4 billion baht in assets, including jets, boats and historic antiques.

• Zara McDermott Shares Harrowing Bangkok Encounter

The British TV presenter says police threatened arrest and a bar operator attacked her crew while filming a BBC documentary in Bangkok’s red-light district.

• Thailand and Cambodia Agree on Weapons Withdrawal

Both nations reached a landmark deal to withdraw troops and weapons from disputed borders, reopen crossings and enhance regional stability.

• Thailand Achieves Top Marks in ICAO Safety Audit

The country scored 91.35% in the global aviation safety audit, a dramatic improvement since its 2015 “red flag” status.

• Bangkok to Be Designated as Special Pollution Control Zone

Officials plan to tighten emission and construction rules as the capital faces worsening air quality and seasonal smog.

• Grab Supports Thai Food Sector Through Co-Payment Scheme

Grab joined a government initiative to subsidize food delivery costs, boosting small vendors and consumer spending amid economic slowdown.