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  • Suspected Cambodian spy denies allegation, claiming to be orchard worker | Thaiger

    Suspected Cambodian spy denies allegation, claiming to be orchard worker

    A Cambodian man arrested on suspicion of being a spy in the central province of Chanthaburi denied the accusation, claiming he was merely a worker at a fruit orchard in Thailand. Officers from the Marine Corps Special Operations Unit in Chanthaburi apprehended the Cambodian national, 43 year old Oeun Khoem, at around 7pm yesterday, July 28, after he was seen…

  • Malaysian woman reunited with lost cash thanks to New Zealand tourists | Thaiger

    Malaysian woman reunited with lost cash thanks to New Zealand tourists

    Two New Zealand tourists found a bundle of Malaysian ringgit in Phuket and sought assistance from local police officers to return it to the rightful Malaysian owner. The tourists discovered several 100-ringgit banknotes at the Chartered Bank Intersection yesterday, July 28, and brought the cash to the Phuket Tourist Police office. The exact amount was not disclosed in the official…

  • Woman’s skeleton found in Udon Thani forest during mushroom hunt | Thaiger

    Woman’s skeleton found in Udon Thani forest during mushroom hunt

    Locals in the Isaan province of Udon Thani stumbled upon human skeletons while searching for mushrooms in the forest, prompting an investigation to identify the deceased. Residents in the Kut Chap district of Udon Thani province discovered the skeleton in a forested area near the Ban Dong Keng community yesterday, July 28, and reported their find to the community leader…

  • Search continues for missing jet-ski operator off Phuket coast | Thaiger

    Search continues for missing jet-ski operator off Phuket coast

    Efforts continue to search for a 22 year old jet-ski operator who fell into the sea off Naka Yai Island on July 27. The man, Chetthawut Hom from Pa Khlok, went missing after the incident. Chetthawut was reported missing at 7.10pm, having fallen overboard while operating a jet-ski near Naka Yai Island, located off the east coast of Phuket. At…

  • Heavy rain warning for 9 provinces, rough seas ahead | Thaiger

    Heavy rain warning for 9 provinces, rough seas ahead

    The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) forecasts widespread rain across Thailand today, July 29, warning of heavy rainfall in nine provinces with risks of flash floods. Meanwhile, the upper Andaman Sea and Gulf of Thailand will experience waves around 2 metres high. According to the TMD, the upper northern and northeastern regions, along with areas facing the southwest monsoon winds, will…

  • Thai Government stands firm as border tensions with Cambodia escalate | Thaiger

    Thai Government stands firm as border tensions with Cambodia escalate

    At 1.20pm today, July 29, 2025, at the Government House’s Naree Club press centre, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Foreign Minister Maris Sengiampong, and Deputy Defense Minister General Natthaphon Nakpanich held a press briefing updating the government’s response to the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. The Thai government expressed sincere commitment and strong efforts to swiftly end the clashes along the…

  • Cambodian Lieutenant caught spying on Thai military in Chanthaburi | Thaiger

    Cambodian Lieutenant caught spying on Thai military in Chanthaburi

    On July 29, 2025, military security sources in Chanthaburi-Trat reported that the Royal Thai Marine Task Force in Chanthaburi (Task Force Nyo Chanthaburi) detained Oeun Khoem, a 43 year old Cambodian national holding a NON-LA visa, who entered Thailand on March 12, 2025, with permission valid until March 11, 2027. Oeun, residing in Thap Sai Subdistrict, Pong Nam Ron District,…

  • Private photos leaked after phone repair at Phuket shopping mall | Thaiger

    Private photos leaked after phone repair at Phuket shopping mall

    A Thai woman accused six employees at Studio 7 in Central Phuket of allegedly stealing private photos from her phone and distributing them via the Telegram application. The 22 year old victim shared the details of her case on the Facebook page Rose to Universe to raise public awareness in the hope of obtaining justice. The incident reportedly took place…

  • Civilian casualties rise to 53 as Thai-Cambodian conflict intensifies | Thaiger

    Civilian casualties rise to 53 as Thai-Cambodian conflict intensifies

    Today, July 29, Dr. Warot Chotipityasunon, spokesperson for Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health, provided an updated report on civilian impacts from the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border clashes as of 11am. According to the ministry, a total of 53 civilians have been affected, with 15 confirmed dead, 12 seriously injured, 13 moderately injured, and 13 with minor injuries. This marks an increase of…

  • Thai Military slams Cambodian ceasefire claims as deceptive illusion | Thaiger

    Thai Military slams Cambodian ceasefire claims as deceptive illusion

    Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border continue to escalate as Thailand’s armed forces strongly refute claims by Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence that a full ceasefire is in effect. At a press conference held at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Colonel Chaltrapee Poonsri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Thai Armed Forces, dismissed statements made by Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson, Lieutenant General…

  • Thailand video news | Six dead in Bangkok market shooting, Ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia—but tensions flare hours later | Thaiger

    Thailand video news | Six dead in Bangkok market shooting, Ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia—but tensions flare hours later

    In today’s Thailand video news, Jay reports on a range of major developments across the country. Tragedy struck in Bangkok as a deadly shooting at the Or Tor Kor Market left six people dead, exposing deep issues tied to financial hardship and mental health. Meanwhile, hopes for peace between Thailand and Cambodia were dashed just hours after a ceasefire agreement,…

  • EOD Police destroy BM-21 rocket embedded under Buriram house | Thaiger

    EOD Police destroy BM-21 rocket embedded under Buriram house

    Yesterday, July 28, Police Major General Narongsak Promtha, Commander of Buriram Provincial Police, inspected the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team as they handled a BM-21 rocket fired by Cambodian forces that landed in a resident’s home in Ban Kruat district, Buriram province. The rocket struck the roof of 64 year old Sengiam Tuprawon’s house, creating a roughly 40 centimetre diameter…

  • Police crackdown on narcotics network, seize assets worth 8 million baht | Thaiger

    Police crackdown on narcotics network, seize assets worth 8 million baht

    Thai police have launched a sweeping crackdown on a major narcotics syndicate with operations stretching across the south and north of the country, arresting five suspects and seizing assets worth over 8 million baht in the coordinated sting dubbed TAKE DOWN MAFIA: Shutting Down the Secret Drug Route. The operation, jointly led by Police Lieutenant General Jiraphop Phuridej, Commander of…

  • Chiang Rai on alert as rising waters flood communities | Thaiger

    Chiang Rai on alert as rising waters flood communities

    Heavy rainfall in upstream areas has triggered severe flooding in parts of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, with the Sai River overflowing and submerging several at-risk communities early yesterday, July 28. Officials reported that the Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge No. 1 was partially blocked after a large volume of debris, including logs and garbage, was swept downstream, obstructing the river’s flow.…

  • 30 Myanmar migrants found hidden in truck after Ayutthaya highway chase | Thaiger

    30 Myanmar migrants found hidden in truck after Ayutthaya highway chase

    Today, July 29, police in Ayutthaya intercepted a pickup truck packed with 30 undocumented Myanmar nationals after a high-speed pursuit on Asia Highway, exposing a human smuggling operation. Police Colonel That Phosuwan, Commander of Highway Police Subdivision 1, said the dramatic incident unfolded after officers received a report from Police Lieutenant Colonel Supakorn Tangkaprasert, head of Highway Police Station 1.…

  • Thai flag raised across Thailand to boost morale of soldiers at border | Thaiger

    Thai flag raised across Thailand to boost morale of soldiers at border

    Several business operators across the country displayed the Thai national flag on their buildings and signage to boost the morale of soldiers stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border amid ongoing clashes. The Thai flag was shown on multiple LED screens, both inside and outside shopping malls operated by the retail and development company Siam Piwat, including Siam Center, Siam Paragon, and…

  • Trump revives US trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand post-ceasefire | Thaiger

    Trump revives US trade talks with Cambodia and Thailand post-ceasefire

    US President Donald Trump has directed US officials to restart trade negotiations with Cambodia and Thailand following the countries’ agreement to cease fighting along a contested border. “We have saved thousands of lives by ending this war. I have instructed my trade team to resume negotiations on trade,” Trump announced in a social media post yesterday. He indicated that he…

  • Thailand condemns Cambodia over ceasefire breach | Thaiger

    Thailand condemns Cambodia over ceasefire breach

    The Royal Thai Army (RTA) condemned Cambodia for allegedly violating a ceasefire agreement, reporting multiple attacks into Thai territory at several locations. The acting Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai, yesterday, July 28, met with Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Malaysia. Both parties eventually agreed to a ceasefire along the two countries’ shared border. The ceasefire was scheduled to…

  • SSO defends 49.2 million baht calendar project despite criticism | Thaiger

    SSO defends 49.2 million baht calendar project despite criticism

    The Social Security Office (SSO) is advancing with its 2026 calendar initiative, which aims to serve as a communication tool for insured members, despite facing scrutiny over its 49.2 million baht budget. Niyada Seneemanomai, a spokesperson for the SSO, stated that the calendar project has been open for electronic bidding since July 21, intending to enhance public awareness and provide…

  • Thai army dismisses Cambodia’s chemical weapon claims as fake news | Thaiger

    Thai army dismisses Cambodia’s chemical weapon claims as fake news

    The Royal Thai Army firmly rejected accusations from Cambodia about the alleged use of chemical weapons in a recent incident, dismissing them as fake news. Thai military representatives refuted these claims, pointing out that the evidence presented by Cambodia’s military was misleading and misrepresented the facts. Cambodia’s military had recently shared photographs they claimed depicted the aftermath of a chemical…

  • Mass shooting at Bangkok market leaves six dead, including gunman (video) | Thaiger

    Mass shooting at Bangkok market leaves six dead, including gunman (video)

    At least six people, including the gunman, have been killed in a mass shooting at a bustling market in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district. The tragedy unfolded around 1pm today, July 28, at the Or Tor Kor Market, a well-known fresh food hub popular with both locals and tourists. Police have identified the gunman as a 61 year old man, Noi. Dramatic…

  • French drug trafficking suspect captured in Phuket | Thaiger

    French drug trafficking suspect captured in Phuket

    A 22 year old French national, sought in France for drug trafficking, has been apprehended in Phuket after evading capture for several weeks. Phuket Immigration Police confirmed the arrest of the suspect, known only as Bachir, with assistance from the Crime Suppression Division of Immigration Bureau 6. Bachir is wanted in connection with a significant international drug trafficking network and…

  • Buriram evacuates residents amid renewed hostilities near Thai-Cambodian border | Thaiger

    Buriram evacuates residents amid renewed hostilities near Thai-Cambodian border

    Residents in Chalerm Phrakiat, Lahan Sai, and Non Dindaeng districts in Buriram were evacuated following artillery shell impacts in Lahan Sai amid renewed hostilities yesterday, July 27. Earlier, only those in Ban Kruat district had been evacuated. The closure of 85 schools near the border in Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai districts has been announced by educational officials in Buriram.…

  • Blaze destroys eight vehicles at Ban Rai hotel car park | Thaiger

    Blaze destroys eight vehicles at Ban Rai hotel car park

    A fire broke out in the early hours at a tourist hotel car park in Ban Rai, Uthai Thani province, destroying eight vehicles. Police are currently investigating the cause of the incident. Today, July 28, police from Ban Rai Police Station in Uthai Thani were informed of a fire at a well-known hotel in Ban Rai district. Patrol officers, including…

  • Phuket motorcyclist killed in crash with drunk driver on Thepkrasattri Road | Thaiger

    Phuket motorcyclist killed in crash with drunk driver on Thepkrasattri Road

    A 19 year old motorcyclist lost his life in a collision on Thepkrasattri Road, Phuket, on July 25. The accident occurred when a drunk driver lost control of her sedan, crossed the central median, and collided head-on with the teenager’s motorbike. Thalang Police were informed of the incident at 12.10am, and upon arrival at Moo 3, Srisoonthorn, they discovered a…

  • Phuket drug raids intensify, over 40 arrests made in crackdown | Thaiger

    Phuket drug raids intensify, over 40 arrests made in crackdown

    Phuket’s intensified drug raids continue under the national No Drugs, No Dealers policy, with several arrests made and drugs seized across the island. Efforts spearheaded by local authorities aim to eliminate drugs from every village within three months. The campaign, led by Phuket Governor Sophon Suwannarat and Provincial Police Commander Sinlert Sukhum, involves collaboration between police, administrative officers, and defence…

  • Saudi tourist found dead after Bang Tao Beach disappearance | Thaiger

    Saudi tourist found dead after Bang Tao Beach disappearance

    A 22 year old Saudi tourist, Dhaher Suhayb Mohammed S, who went missing while swimming at Bang Tao Beach on July 26, was found dead near Layan Beach in Cherng Talay today, July 28. Lifeguards discovered his body early in the morning near the southern end of Sirinat National Park, wearing only swimming trunks. Cherng Talay Police, along with rescue…

  • Nongprue police arrest drug dealer in undercover sting operation | Thaiger

    Nongprue police arrest drug dealer in undercover sting operation

    In a coordinated operation on July 27, 2025, led by Banglamung District Chief Patcharapat Sritanyanon, a 24 year old drug dealer, Thanawat Suksamai, known as Two, was arrested in Nongprue, Chon Buri. The sting operation took place in a rented room in Soi Khao Talo 8, where Thanawat was found with 37.3 grams of ketamine, 0.6 grams of crystal methamphetamine,…

  • Van crash in Phuket leaves driver seriously injured | Thaiger

    Van crash in Phuket leaves driver seriously injured

    A 25 year old van driver sustained serious injuries after his vehicle collided with a power pole in Koh Kaew, Phuket, during the early hours of July 26. He remained trapped in the wreck for nearly 30 minutes. The incident occurred around 3.30am on Thepkrasattri Road near the Bangkok Bank Koh Kaew branch, heading towards Phuket Town. The Narendhara Andaman…

  • Chiang Rai declares red alert amid severe flooding crisis (video) | Thaiger

    Chiang Rai declares red alert amid severe flooding crisis (video)

    Emergency measures have been initiated in Chiang Rai as a red-level alert has been declared due to severe flooding in the north of Thailand. Officials have issued warnings for four high-risk areas in Mueang Chiang Rai district, urging immediate evacuation to safer locations. At approximately 7.30am on July 28, a Facebook page, Rak Chiang Tung, shared a video showing the…