- Bangkok News
Southeast Asian Games open in Bangkok amid safety concerns
Thailand kicks off the 33rd Southeast Asian Games tonight, December 9, with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. The games run from December 9 to 20, with competitions held across Bangkok and Pattaya. The event covers 540 events in 40 sports. The country hosts more than 12,000 athletes from 11 nations. The ceremony begins at 7pm, following…
- Thailand News
Woman scammed into shaving head in fake hair-buying scheme
A woman was left devastated after being tricked into shaving her head for a promised payment that never came. A male barber shared the case on Facebook, warning fellow stylists and the public about potential scammers targeting women looking to sell their hair. He posted the story in a Thai barber community group after a female customer entered his shop and…
- Thailand News
Trump urges Thailand and Cambodia to uphold ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has called on Thailand and Cambodia to uphold their commitment to a ceasefire agreement signed earlier this year, following months of escalating border tensions. A White House official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said Trump remained focused on keeping the peace between the two Southeast Asian nations. “President Trump is committed to the continued…
- Eastern Thailand News
Two Thai women rescued from forced prostitution in Myanmar
Authorities rescued two Thai women from Myawaddy, Myanmar, after they were lured by a fake job offer. One victim helped lead officers to extract both women. Yesterday, December 8, Pavena Hongsakul, president of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, met officers at Pobpra Police Station in Tak province after the successful rescue. Social Development and Human Security officials in…
- Bangkok News
BMA expands WFH plan to battle air pollution
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to increase participation in its work-from-home (WFH) programme to 300,000 people next year in an effort to reduce PM2.5 air pollution across the city. This target represents a major jump from the roughly 200,000 people who joined the scheme this year. The expansion aims to reduce traffic emissions and protect public health during the…
- Thailand News
Photo of Thai PM with Cambodian governor resurfaces
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has posted a video and photos showing Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife together with the Cambodian governor, accusing Anutin of betraying former ties to gain political advantage. In the post, viewers can see Anutin and his wife, Thananon Niramit, in the same frame as Pailin Governor Ban Sreymom. Hun Sen claimed that…
- Thailand News
Thai tank operator killed in border clash remembered by family
Family in Roi Et province prepare to receive the body of Sergeant Major First Class Satawat Sujarit, a Thai soldier who died in a violent border clash at Chong Bok in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province. Yesterday afternoon, on December 8, reporters visited the municipal market community of Nong Phok subdistrict, where the family of the fallen soldier lives.…
- Politics News
PM rules out negotiations with Cambodia, gives reassurance on the Trump Tax Deal
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that Thailand will end diplomatic negotiations with Cambodia and reassured that the conflict will not derail the Trump tax agreement. Anutin explained that the Thai armed forces already activated full defensive measures, though he declined to disclose operational details. He emphasised that the military will confront any invasion with force if necessary. When asked whether…
- Thailand News
Tourist denied entry at Don Mueang Airport over minimum cash rule
A foreign tourist took to social media to warn travellers to avoid Don Mueang Airport after immigration officers denied her entry into Thailand. In a video posted online, the woman said officers at Don Mueang Immigration denied her entry because of a lack of sufficient funds. She insisted she had never been informed of this rule before, despite entering Thailand…
- Northern Thailand News
Buriram village chief confirms that no BM-21 rockets has hit homes
The village head confirms that no BM-21 rockets have fallen on homes in the Buriram area. One resident with a heart condition died while evacuating. Today, December 8, reporters stated that at 8.30am, the 2nd Army Area posted that Cambodian forces had fired BM-21 rockets into Thai civilian areas in Ban Sai Tho 10, Ban Kruat district, Buriram province. Evacuations…
- Central Thailand News
Lamborghini crashes into power pole in Nonthaburi
A supercar crashed into a roadside power pole near the Bang Rak Noi Tha It MRT station in Nonthaburi early this morning, December 8. At 1.30am this morning, December 8, officers from Bang Sri Muang Police Station received a report of a supercar crashing into a power pole near Bang Rak Noi Tha It MRT station on Rattanathibet Road, heading…
- Crime News
Cow herder causes chaos at bakery in Bang Lamung
A 39 year old bakery owner in Bang Lamung, Chonburi, filed a police report after a local cow herder had a violent outburst outside his shop with a sharp weapon. The incident occurred last night, December 7, in Soi Phonprapha Nimit 1, Nongprue sub-district. Athit Chomsawat, owner of the bakery, filed the complaint with Nongprue Police Station at 11.36pm, reporting…
- Hot News
Thai soldier killed in clash with Cambodian troops on border
Cambodian soldiers launched multiple attacks along the Thai-Cambodian border in the morning today, December 8, killing one Thai soldier and injuring four others. The Royal Thai Army responded with airstrikes and began evacuating civilians according to emergency plans. The fighting first broke out on Thursday, December 7, when Cambodian troops crossed into Thai territory and attacked the Phu Pha Lek…
- Eastern Thailand News
Buffalo attacks one baby elephant, snare traps another in Sa Kaeo
A buffalo attacked one wild baby elephant, and a snare trapped another in Sa Kaeo province yesterday, December 3. Officials rescued both and returned them safely to the forest. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation reported that two baby elephants had strayed from their herd and ended up in separate zones near the forest in Khao Chakan…
- Thailand News
Iconic Thai voice actress behind Conan and Suneo passes away
Channel 9 Cartoon announced the death of Took Arunee, a legendary Thai voice actress behind Conan and Suneo. The Facebook page “Channel 9 Cartoon” shared sad news of the passing of Arunee Nanthiwat, also known as Aunty Took, a legendary senior voice actress. She was the iconic voice behind many beloved characters, including Edogawa Conan, from Detective Conan, and Suneo,…
- World News
Israel confirms identity of Thai hostage’s body from Gaza
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office has confirmed that the Red Cross handed over the body of Thai national Sudthisak Rintalak on Wednesday, December 3. Only one deceased hostage remains in Gaza, 24 year old Ran Gvili, an Israeli police officer. Sudthisak and Gvili were the final two hostages who had not been recovered from the territory. The Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ)…
- Central Thailand News
Phetchaburi homeowner shoots intruder after repeated break-ins
A homeowner in Phetchaburi shot an intruder today, December 4, after burglars had targeted the house multiple times before the latest incident. Police identified the injured suspect as 18 years old Arun, from Ban Laem district in Phetchaburi province. Officers found him with gunshot wounds to his right shoulder, arm, and knee. Emergency responders transported him to Phra Chomklao Hospital…
- Thailand News
Thailand unveils six eco-friendly tax measures for 2027
Thailand’s Excise Department plans to roll out six new tax initiatives to promote environmental sustainability and improve public health. Director-General Pornchai Thiraveja said these policies aim to align with shifting global trade standards, which now place more emphasis on climate action and public health. The measures also support upcoming carbon-related regulations. Bangkok Post reported that the first measure expands the tax…
- Health
Trat woman collapses after 10 months on diet pills
A 22 year old woman collapsed at her workplace in Trat and was rushed to the hospital late last night, December 3, after reportedly taking weight loss pills for over 10 months. Investigators suspect the pills, which she bought from an online shop, contain sibutramine, a banned substance linked to severe health risks. At around 10.30pm yesterday, reporters visited Trat…
- Thailand News
Nonthaburi driver attempts suicide over 35,000 baht repair cost
A 61 year old driver from Nonthaburi attempted suicide yesterday, December 3, due to stress over financial strain. Police responded to a report of a man seriously injured at his home in Bang Phut subdistrict, Pak Kret district, Nonthaburi province. At the scene, police found Anurat lying in the garage of his home, wearing only shorts. There was a knife…
- Central Thailand News
Police bust warehouse with 160,000 fake masks and cosmetics
A police raid in Samut Prakan uncovered over 160,000 fake face masks and counterfeit cosmetics being sold online. The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) stormed a warehouse in Bang Sao Thong district after tracing it to a major counterfeit products operation. Officers seized fake face masks branded as Welcare, along with fake cosmetic products, including Biore lotions and Cetaphil cleansers. Police launched…
- Crime News
Ten foreigners arrested in Koh Phangan poker raid
Tourist police arrested ten foreign nationals last night, December 2, for gambling during a poker game in Koh Phangan district, Surat Thani. The raid took place around 10pm at a private property. Officers from Division 5 of the Tourist Police Bureau acted after receiving information that foreigners had gathered there to gamble. When they arrived, they saw numerous motorbikes parked…
- Chiang Mai News
Ex-homeless Chiang Mai man wins 18 million baht lottery
Relatives flocked to the home of a former homeless man in Chiang Mai after he struck it rich with a winning lottery ticket worth 18 million baht. The lottery winner, 68 year old Suthon, also known as “Uncle Jae,” lives alone in a rented room in San Pa Tong district. He earns just 350 baht a day from odd jobs…
- Environment News
Myanmar rocked by 13 earthquakes in one week
A popular Thai weather monitoring Facebook page has issued a warning about increased seismic activity in Myanmar. Today, December 3, the page “Tee Lomfah Akat” reported that three earthquakes struck Myanmar overnight from December 2 into the early hours of December 3. The page reported the earthquake around the Sagaing Fault Line, where a powerful quake earlier this year caused…
- Crime News
Udon Thani residents alarmed by suspected dog poisonings
Residents in Udon Thani found five dead dogs in a forested area of Mueang district. Locals from Ban Pak Dong reported the incident yesterday, December 2. Sumanat Saengpanya, a livestock official in Udon Thani, joined district officials and village leaders to inspect the area. The site sits at the junction of three nearby villages. There, the group found two dead…
- Crime News
Thai police arrest six foreigners over major fraud and trafficking
The Immigration Bureau arrested six foreign nationals for financial fraud, human trafficking, and narcotics offences, according to Deputy Commissioner Police Major General Panthana Nuchanart. In the first case, police arrested Pan, a 41 year old Chinese man, wanted in China for swindling financial institutions out of 560 million yuan (roughly 2.8 billion baht). Officers say Pan falsified business information to…
- Northern Thailand News
Rare pink dragon millipede amazes tourists in Uthai Thani
Tourists flocked to Hup Pa Tat in Uthai Thani to witness the annual appearance of one of the world’s top three newly discovered species, the rare pink dragon millipede. Large crowds gathered on December 1 at Tham Prathun Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Lan Sak district’s Mueang subdistrict, as visitors explored the forest landscape, often compared to a real-life Jurassic Park.…
- Crime News
Woman killed in Pathum Thani motorcycle crash
A motorcycle crash in Pathum Thani claimed the life of a woman and left another injured after the bike collided with a six-wheel truck. The incident occurred around 10pm yesterday, December 1, on the inbound express lane of Phahonyothin Road, near kilometre marker 46+500 in Khlong Luang district. Police Lieutenant Kriangkrai Srimai of Khlong Luang Police Station, forensic doctors from Thammasat…
- Thailand News
Thai Cabinet withdraws plan to add more public holidays in 2026
The Thai Cabinet has backtracked on a decision to add more public holidays in 2026, voicing concerns that extended breaks could negatively impact businesses and employment. Today, December 2, the Cabinet meeting reviewed a proposal from the Secretariat of the Cabinet suggesting the addition of two special public holidays in 2026. However, ministers raised concerns that more long weekends might…
- Bangkok News
Fire breaks out at Bangkok office building, injures two Americans
A fire broke out at a six-storey commercial building in Bangkok’s Klong Toey district around 11.25am yesterday, December 1, injuring two American tourists. The blaze started in an office on the ground floor of the building, located at 39 Sukhumvit Soi 8. The property includes rental offices, residential units and a restaurant. Firefighters arrived quickly and extinguished the flames from…
