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  • Cow herder causes chaos at bakery in Bang Lamung | Thaiger

    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…

  • Thai Airstrikes on Cambodia Threaten Collapse of ‘Trump Peace Deal’ | Thaiger

    Thai Airstrikes on Cambodia Threaten Collapse of ‘Trump Peace Deal’

    BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Air Force launched airstrikes against Cambodian targets early Monday morning, December 8. The escalation threatens to shatter a fragile peace agreement brokered by US President Donald Trump just two months ago. This is according to a report by CNN. Renewed clashes erupted along the border on Monday. Both Thailand and Cambodia are trading blame for…

  • Cambodia fires BM-21 rockets into civilian area in Buriram | Thaiger

    Cambodia fires BM-21 rockets into civilian area in Buriram

    Cambodian troops fired BM-21 rockets into a civilian area in Ban Kruat district, Buriram province, this morning, December 8. Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border continued to escalate as the Royal Thai Army reported another attack via its official Facebook page, Second Army Area. The report stated… “URGENT! On 8 December 2025 at 08.30 AM, Cambodian forces fired BM-21 rockets toward…

  • Restaurant Blames Customer for ‘Overloading Vegetables’ After Hot Pot Spill Causes Severe Burns | Thaiger

    Restaurant Blames Customer for ‘Overloading Vegetables’ After Hot Pot Spill Causes Severe Burns

    A Bangkok man suffered second-degree burns after a faulty hot pot stove tipped over. The restaurant refused full compensation, claiming he overloaded the pot with vegetables. BANGKOK — A 34-year-old man is seeking justice after suffering severe burns from a tipping hot pot at a popular Isan restaurant. Despite evidence of faulty equipment, the restaurant’s insurer refused full compensation, claiming…

  • December 8 weather: Temperatures drop 3°C, strong winds sweep upper regions | Thaiger

    December 8 weather: Temperatures drop 3°C, strong winds sweep upper regions

    A new high-pressure system from China brings cooler weather to Thailand today, causing temperatures to drop by 1-3 degrees Celsius across the upper country. Residents in the North, Northeast, Central, and Eastern regions should prepare for strong winds and cooler mornings. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a forecast for the 24-hour period starting today, December 8, 2025. A moderate…

  • Teen found dead in Bangkok flat, boyfriend arrested | Thaiger

    Teen found dead in Bangkok flat, boyfriend arrested

    Last week, on December 1, police from Khanna Yao station received a report from 58 year old Saiyon (surname withheld), who requested an investigation at a flat in the Eua Arthorn Koobon 27 building in Tha Raeng, Bang Khen district, Bangkok. This was part of a complex Bangkok incident that drew significant attention. Upon arrival, Saiyon informed the police that…

  • Patong roads close for Phuket Carnival parade on December 19 | Thaiger

    Patong roads close for Phuket Carnival parade on December 19

    Patong Municipality has advised residents and visitors to steer clear of the main roads at the southern end of Patong and Thaweewong Road, also known as Patong Beach Road, on the evening of December 19. This request is due to the annual parade of the ‘Phuket Carnival‘ marking the official start of the tourism high season. The parade is scheduled…

  • Taxi driver arrested in Pathum Thani with meth pills worth 200 million baht | Thaiger

    Taxi driver arrested in Pathum Thani with meth pills worth 200 million baht

    In Pathum Thani, a significant drug bust led to the arrest of a taxi driver. He was transporting a massive haul of methamphetamine pills. Yesterday, on December 6, at the Pathum Thani Provincial Police Headquarters, Police Lieutenant General Wathana Yeejeen, alongside other officials, announced the capture of 35 year old Peekorn. He was found with 6,756,000 methamphetamine pills valued at…

  • Hip-hop star Way accused of fake stock scheme after wife’s 195m baht scandal | Thaiger

    Hip-hop star Way accused of fake stock scheme after wife’s 195m baht scandal

    Thai rapper Prinya “Way” Intachai, a member of hip-hop group Thaitanium, has been accused of swindling an investor out of over 50 million baht through a fake stock trading scheme, just days after his actress wife was arrested in a separate high-profile fraud case. A complaint filed with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) includes bank transfer receipts and chat logs…

  • Opposition leader slams flood response committee as headline-making move | Thaiger

    Opposition leader slams flood response committee as headline-making move

    Opposition leader and People’s Party MP Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has criticised the government’s decision to establish a flood response review committee, calling the move unnecessary and performative. In an open letter addressed to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and released on December 4, Natthaphong questioned the rationale behind forming yet another committee, arguing that Thailand has already endured numerous disasters and accumulated…

  • December 6 weather: Stormy south, foggy north, and light rain in Bangkok | Thaiger

    December 6 weather: Stormy south, foggy north, and light rain in Bangkok

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a weather alert today, December 6, warning of increased rainfall in the south and dropping temperatures in the north and northeast. Bangkok and nearby provinces are also expected to see light rain and moderate dust levels. From now until tomorrow morning, scattered heavy rain is expected in parts of the south, particularly in Chumphon, Surat…

  • People’s Party demands deputy PM’s removal over alleged crime ties | Thaiger

    People’s Party demands deputy PM’s removal over alleged crime ties

    The opposition People’s Party has renewed its call for the dismissal of Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow, citing concerns that his continued role in the Cabinet may affect ongoing investigations into a transnational crime and money laundering network. The remarks were made by Rangsiman Rome, Deputy Leader of the People’s Party, following the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO)’s seizure of assets…

  • What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 5 to 7) | Thaiger

    What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 5 to 7)

    It’s the first weekend of the last month of the year and Bangkok feels ready for it. December always arrives with a little lift in the air. There’s plenty happening across the city, from art fairs and flea markets to music nights and outdoor concerts. Whether you want something calm or something louder, the weekend is packed, and it’s all…

  • Actress Nana Intachai granted bail in 195 million baht fraud case | Thaiger

    Actress Nana Intachai granted bail in 195 million baht fraud case

    Actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai has been released on 1 million baht bail after being charged with defrauding friends and associates of nearly 195 million baht through alleged Ponzi-style schemes. The Criminal Court granted her temporary release yesterday, December 4, prohibiting her from leaving the country without court approval. A psychologist has also been assigned to counsel the 44 year old…

  • Mother stabs daughter in Udon Thani after dispute over boyfriend | Thaiger

    Mother stabs daughter in Udon Thani after dispute over boyfriend

    Police in Udon Thani launched an investigation after a 36 year old woman was found dead in a bathroom, allegedly stabbed by her mother during an argument over the daughter’s relationship with a man involved in drug dealing. At 11.30am yesterday, December 4, officers from Nong Saeng Police Station responded to a call reporting a fatal stabbing at a home…

  • December 5 weather: Bangkok, south hit by downpours, haze persists | Thaiger

    December 5 weather: Bangkok, south hit by downpours, haze persists

    Thailand’s Meteorological Department (TMD) issued a warning today, December 5, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall across 24 provinces, with Bangkok and the upper southern region among the hardest hit. Meanwhile, upper Thailand continues to face chilly morning temperatures. From now until tomorrow evening, people in southern provinces should brace for torrential downpours, especially in Prachuap Khiri Khan, Chumphon, Surat…

  • Minister denies hiring designer amid SEA Games ceremony controversy | Thaiger

    Minister denies hiring designer amid SEA Games ceremony controversy

    The Sports and Tourism Minister responded to the controversy over the cancelled SEA Games ceremony design, insisting that no hiring contract was ever made with the designer or his team. The drama began after Thai visual and lighting designer Rueangrith “Ton” Suntisuk shared on December 2 that he and his team had been working on the opening and closing ceremony…

  • South Korean man allegedly pours hot water over Thai girlfriend out of jealousy | Thaiger

    South Korean man allegedly pours hot water over Thai girlfriend out of jealousy

    A jealous South Korean man allegedly poured hot water over his Thai girlfriend in an attempt to disfigure her so she would be unable to date other men. The Thai woman took to a Facebook group of Thai people in South Korea yesterday, December 3, seeking a free interpreting service after she was assaulted by her South Korean boyfriend. She…

  • ICONSIAM to host ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026’ showcasing Thailand as one of the world’s top countdown destinations | Thaiger

    ICONSIAM to host ‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026’ showcasing Thailand as one of the world’s top countdown destinations

    ICONSIAM, the global landmark on the Chao Phraya River, will host the Amazing Thailand Countdown 2026, a five-day festival from December 27 to 31 at River Park, celebrating its 7th anniversary and cementing Bangkok as a premier year-end destination. The festivities will feature world-class artist Mark Tuan and Thailand’s top artists, over 200 performers transforming River Park into an endless…

  • Chon Buri spa denies responsibility on client loses gold worth 300,000 baht | Thaiger

    Chon Buri spa denies responsibility on client loses gold worth 300,000 baht

    A Thai woman lost more than 300,000 baht worth of gold jewellery yesterday, December 3, after keeping her valuables in a locker at a spa in the Sriracha area of Chon Buri province. The 38 year old woman, Suwadee Fadchin, filed a complaint with Sriracha Police Station after discovering that several gold accessories had vanished from her locker. She told police…

  • Asiatique introduces scenic mode and cuts hours after SkyFlyers noise complaints | Thaiger

    Asiatique introduces scenic mode and cuts hours after SkyFlyers noise complaints

    Asiatique The Riverfront responded to noise complaints over loud screaming from riders on its SkyFlyers attraction by introducing a scenic ride mode and limiting its operating hours. In recent days, residents living near the popular open-air mall took to social media to complain about the disturbance caused by the newly launched SkyFlyers ride. They said the noise did not come…

  • Thailand unveils six eco-friendly tax measures for 2027 | Thaiger

    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…

  • Foreign suspect flees after stabbing British man outside Phuket nightclub | Thaiger

    Foreign suspect flees after stabbing British man outside Phuket nightclub

    A “large” foreign man is on the run after stabbing a British national outside a nightclub in the Choeng Talay area of Phuket in the early hours of yesterday, December 3. Choeng Talay Police Station officers and rescue workers were called to the road outside the entertainment venue at around 12.20am to investigate the stabbing and assist the victim, later…

  • Dashcam exposes false account after Thai driver kills British woman in Nonthaburi | Thaiger

    Dashcam exposes false account after Thai driver kills British woman in Nonthaburi

    A Thai driver fatally struck a British national who was crossing a road in Nonthaburi province yesterday, December 3, before claiming the victim suddenly stopped walking in the middle of the road. Dashcam footage later circulated online contradicted her account. Sai Noi Police Station officers were alerted to the fatal accident at around 1pm and rushed to the Bang Kruai-Sai…

  • Thai actress denies fraud as police seize 10 million baht in assets | Thaiger

    Thai actress denies fraud as police seize 10 million baht in assets

    Thai actress Rybena “Nana” Intachai remains in police custody today, December 4, over a fraud scandal, but continues to deny all allegations. Police said they have substantial evidence against her and seized assets worth around 10 million baht from her home in Bangkok’s Phra Khanong area. Yesterday, December 3, officers arrested Nana at her home and searched the property before…

  • Warning! iPhone 16 to 17 are vulnerable to hackers who can access your device through the USB-C port | Thaiger

    Warning! iPhone 16 to 17 are vulnerable to hackers who can access your device through the USB-C port

    Users of the new iPhone 16 and 17 models are being urged to adjust their settings immediately after a security flaw in iOS 26 was found to expose data through the USB-C port. Zak Doffman, a cybersecurity expert at Forbes, issued an urgent warning to iPhone 17, 16, and 15 users, advising them to change their security settings on iOS…

  • Thailand and UAE mark 50 years of diplomatic relations | Thaiger

    Thailand and UAE mark 50 years of diplomatic relations

    Thailand and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) marked 50 years of diplomatic relations this week during a ceremony held at the UAE Embassy in Bangkok. The celebration coincided with the UAE’s 54th Union Day. UAE Ambassador to Thailand, Obaid Saeed Obaid Bintaresh Aldhaheri, addressed the attendees on Monday, praising the steady growth of bilateral ties. He remarked that the long-standing…

  • Dumbhead dispute: Miss Universe 2025 winner faces defamation complaint from Thai organiser | Thaiger

    Dumbhead dispute: Miss Universe 2025 winner faces defamation complaint from Thai organiser

    A Thai beauty pageant organiser filed a defamation complaint against the newly crowned Miss Universe 2025, Fatima Bosch, after she publicly claimed he called her a “dumbhead”. The dispute between the president of the Miss Universe 2025 organising committee, Nawat Itsaragrisil, and the Mexican beauty queen, Bosch, began on November 4 during a pre-pageant event in Bangkok. The conflict first…

  • Thai illegal worker in South Korea seeks help after losing fingers while working | Thaiger

    Thai illegal worker in South Korea seeks help after losing fingers while working

    A Thai illegal worker in South Korea sought help from a migrant support centre after losing two fingers in a workplace accident, but is still receiving no compensation. Farida “Aum” Ma, a volunteer who provides assistance to Thai workers in South Korea, shared the man’s case on Facebook yesterday, December 2, posting photos showing that his middle and ring fingers were…

  • See Tulips blooming right now in Bangkok at Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025 | Thaiger

    See Tulips blooming right now in Bangkok at Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025

    Looking for winter vibes without the international flight? From December 1 to 10, Suan Luang Rama IX in Bangkok is home to a stunning seasonal showcase of Tulips blooming at the Suan Luang Rama IX Flower Festival 2025. This limited-time event lets you experience the magic of cold-climate flowers blooming right in the heart of Thailand. Held at the Thakol Phra…