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Thai man blames fireworks shock after stabbing Indian man at birthday party
A Thai man claimed that shock from fireworks caused him to stab an Indian man during a birthday party in Pattaya, although partygoers denied that any fireworks were used. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation were called to the S&G Coffee & Cake Bar on Pattaya Sai Sam Road after receiving a report of a stabbing at 1.36am of…
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Narcotics Police Dismantle Major Drug Network, Parliamentary Candidate Implicated
The Narcotics Suppression Bureau (NSB) has dismantled a major drug trafficking and money laundering network operating across several provinces, arresting multiple suspects and seizing high-value assets. Authorities confirmed that one of the individuals named in the investigation is a parliamentary candidate from a well-known political party. The operation, codenamed Operation Black Mirror TKP, was launched at approximately 6:00 a.m. on…
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Former soldier assaulted by transport mafia on Pattaya Walking Street
A 26-year-old former soldier has filed a formal complaint after being violently assaulted by a group of men allegedly linked to an organized transport mafia operating in Pattaya’s Walking Street area. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of December 24, has raised renewed concerns about safety, intimidation, and criminal influence in one of Thailand’s most visited nightlife districts.…
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Thailand Clarifies with Q&A about 72-Hour Ceasefire With Cambodia as Border Tensions Ease
The Thai government has released a detailed public explanation of the 72-hour ceasefire agreed upon with Cambodia, as authorities continue to monitor border conditions and prepare for possible next steps. On December 28, the Joint Press Center for the Thai-Cambodian Border Situation issued a comprehensive Question and Answer document addressing public concerns surrounding the temporary ceasefire. The clarification follows heightened…
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Staff shortage paralyze delivery network as thousands of parcels pile up
A major logistics disruption has unfolded in Yala Province after a mass resignation of delivery workers left tens of thousands of parcels stranded inside a local warehouse, triggering mounting public frustration and urgent calls for corrective action. On December 28, reporters visited a warehouse operated by a well-known shipping company in Yala after customers began reporting severe delays and missing…
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King grants General rank to Lt Gen Boonsin, awards royal decorations to 15 special guards
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Khun has graciously conferred the military rank of General upon Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, along with granting royal decorations to 15 Special Royal Guards officers, according to a royal decree issued on December 28. The announcement was made through an official royal command, detailing the promotion and decorations awarded in recognition of…
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Cambodian man arrested in Bangkok with gun and explosives after planning revenge attack
Police in Bangkok have arrested a Cambodian national after uncovering a gun and explosive devices in a rented room, following intelligence that the suspect was preparing to carry out a retaliatory attack after being chased and assaulted with a knife. The arrest took place on the evening of December 27 after officers from Bang Chan Police Station launched a targeted…
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Border villagers return home, but remain cautious over ceasefire
Residents along Thailand’s eastern border are slowly returning to daily life after weeks of tension, relief, and uncertainty. In Ban Kruat district of Buriram province, families who fled their homes during cross-border unrest are now back in their villages, grateful to work without the sound of gunfire but far from confident that the calm will last. Following the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire…
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Why “Boycott Thailand” is trending on social media
A social media backlash has erupted after a video showing the partial demolition of a Hindu deity statue near the Thai–Cambodian border went viral, triggering calls to boycott Thailand among some Indian social media users. The footage, widely shared across X and Instagram, appears to show heavy machinery damaging a statue of Lord Vishnu located near the border area between…
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Bus terminals packed as 134,000 travel home for New Year
Bus terminals across Bangkok were crowded on Friday as tens of thousands of people began traveling home for the New Year holiday. Transport authorities reported heavy demand on the first day of the holiday exodus, with more services added to prevent passengers from being stranded. Mr. Atthawit Rakchamroon, managing director of Transport Co., Ltd. (BKS), said travel volumes on December…
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Lieutenant General accused of rape and filming officer surrenders after police raid
A retired Lieutenant General accused of raping and secretly filming a female Lieutenant surrendered to police late Friday night following a coordinated operation that included a raid on his home in Nonthaburi and the arrest of a Captain linked to the case. Authorities say the case involves serious allegations of sexual violence, unlawful detention, and abuse of power within the…
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Rare flat-headed cat spotted in Thailand after 29 years
Conservationists in Thailand have confirmed the return of the flat-headed cat, one of the world’s rarest wild felines, after a 29-year absence. On December 25, global wild cat conservation group Panthera and Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced that camera traps captured multiple images of flat-headed cats at Princess Sirindhorn Wildlife Sanctuary in southern Thailand. The…
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Three soldiers killed at Ban Nong Chan returned to Chakraphong Camp Hospital
The bodies of three Thai soldiers killed during fighting at the Ban Nong Chan border area were returned early Saturday morning to Chakraphong Camp Hospital, as families, military officials, and rescue teams gathered to receive them. At 12.15am on December 27, a convoy of more than 30 vehicles, including military transport and rescue units from the Sawang Bamphathammasathan Foundation in…
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‘Grab’ driver demands extra fare over traffic jam
A man allegedly posing as a Grab driver is under fire after a viral video showed him shouting at a group of foreign passengers, demanding extra money due to a traffic delay. The incident, captured in a video posted by @Mr_Whathapened on X, began with the driver aggressively insisting that the foreigners pay more than the agreed fare, leaving the…
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Top Places to celebrate the New Year Countdown in Thailand 2026
Be honest. You’ve already started thinking about where you’re counting down. New Year celebrations in Thailand is never just one night; it’s a full-scale, multi-day celebration. Fireworks light up the sky, stages come alive across the city, lineups feature must-see artists, and the crowd energy strikes the perfect balance between excitement and pure fun. From riverfront blowouts and mall takeovers…
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Thai Pakdee Party plans to cancel 1,000 and 500 baht banknotes
The Thai Pakdee Party announced today, December 26, its plan to cancel the use of 1,000 and 500 baht banknotes across Thailand in an effort to combat corruption and disrupt the flow of illicit cash in underground networks. Warong Dechgitvigrom, leader of the Thai Pakdee Party, revealed the party’s latest anti-corruption policy on his Facebook post, stating their intention to…
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Cambodian men charged over attack on Thais in South Korea
Four Cambodian men were arrested today, December 26, and charged in South Korea after allegedly attacking two Thai nationals with glass bottles on the morning of December 7 in Yeongam county, South Jeolla province. The assault took place on the morning of December 7 in the Samho-eup area of Yeongam county, South Jeolla province, when a group of four Cambodian…
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What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 26 to 28)
Bangkok between Christmas and New Year is a weird little pocket of time where nobody knows what day it is and plans are made entirely on vibes. Offices are half asleep, group chats are suddenly active again, and the city feels lighter, looser, ready to be wandered. This is when Bangkok really shines, with pop up markets, art shows, parties…
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Chumphon woman arrested for using meth with child beside her
A woman in Chumphon was arrested along with four others after she was found taking methamphetamine with her current and former partners, all while her young child sat beside them. The incident unfolded in the Tha Sae district after Salui police received a tip-off from a concerned resident. Officers raided a house among rubber trees in Hong Charoen subdistrict, where…
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Lions rescued from illegal casino arrives at Ratchaburi sanctuary
Two lions rescued from an illegal casino in eastern Thailand arrived in Ratchaburi in the early hours of Christmas morning, December 25, marking a new chapter in their lives as they adjust to a safer environment. The male and female lions were seized during a raid at a site known as MOU 43 in Trat province on December 22. The…
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South Korean celebrity Hwang Hana returns home and surrenders to drug charges
A South Korean celebrity, Hwang Hana, who was wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, returned to her home country yesterday, December 24, and surrendered to authorities to face legal proceedings over drug-related offences. The 37 year old celebrity is widely known as the granddaughter of the founder of Namyang Dairy Products, one of South Korea’s major food companies. She is…
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‘She said she was single’: Pattaya man says lie leads to assault and false theft accusation
A man in Pattaya is seeking justice, saying he was assaulted and falsely accused of theft by a woman’s boyfriend after she insisted that she was single and deceived him into her at home. The victim, 21 year old Phakkapon, has spoken to several local media outlets to share his story, saying he hopes public attention will help ensure fair treatment.…
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German man reports Pattaya hair regrowth scam after paying 22,000 baht
A German man filed a complaint with police in Pattaya after he was allegedly tricked by a foreign scammer into buying expensive herbal products that falsely claimed to regrow hair. The victim, identified as 57 year old Yilmaz Yuezbazi, visited Mueang Pattaya Police Station at around 12.30am last night to report the incident. He handed over two bottles of herbal…
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Thai man opens fire while fleeing arrest, injuring police and teenage girl
A Thai suspect wanted for attempted murder remains at large after he allegedly shot a police officer and a teenage girl while fleeing an arrest in the Khlong Toei community of Bangkok last night, December 24. The shooting occurred at around 7.50pm when officers from Tha Ruea Police Station attempted to arrest the suspect, identified as 46 year old Burin…
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Thai woman conspires with employee to murder her German husband
Police uncovered a murder plot involving a Thai woman and her male employee who killed a German man and left his body inside a house in Prachuap Khiri Khan province for almost a month before pretending innocent and notifying police about the death. The case came to light on December 19, when the 45 year old Thai woman, Nitthaya, contacted…
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Alphard driver arrested on Koh Chang after fatal expressway shooting
Police arrested the driver of a Toyota Alphard yesterday, December 24, after he shot another motorist dead on an expressway in Bangkok before fleeing to Koh Chang in Trat province. The victim, 34 year old Anuwat Yartniyom, was fatally shot while driving his Toyota Altis on the Sirat Expressway in the Bang Sue district during the early hours of Tuesday,…
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Russian couple fined after public sex on camping chairs in Pattaya
A Russian couple face a fine after being caught engaging in sexual activity on camping chairs on Jomtien Beach in Pattaya in the early hours of today, December 24. Officers from Mueang Pattaya Police Station received a complaint from a Thai witness at around 2am, reporting that a foreign couple were having sex in a public area on Jomtien Beach.…
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Chaos erupts on Phuket road after foreign man allegedly slaps Thai woman
A foreign man allegedly slapped a Thai woman in the face, prompting her to fight back and triggering chaos on a street in the Patong area of Phuket yesterday morning, December 23. The incident was first brought to public attention by a Thai witness, Jeerawut Wangnurak, who shared video footage of the altercation on his Facebook account at around 6.30am.…
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Foreign passenger attacks Thai Bolt rider and flees with motorcycle
A foreign man remains at large after allegedly attacking and robbing a Thai Bolt motorcycle taxi rider in Bangkok on Monday night, December 22. The victim, Ekkasit Jitwijarn, shared details of the incident on the Facebook group Grab Bolt & All Application in Thailand to warn other app-based riders and seek help from the online community. According to Ekkasit, the…
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Thai army rejects Cambodian claims over cluster munitions
Today, December 24, the Royal Thai Army responded to Cambodian allegations that Thailand endangered civilians through the use of cluster munitions, insisting the weapons were deployed solely against military targets and accusing Cambodian authorities of distorting the facts. The clarification was issued by army spokesperson Winthai Suvaree following the release of images and statements by Cambodia’s Ministry of Information, as…
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