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Mystery as human skull found in Samut Songkhram coconut grove
A human skull, along with other scattered remains, was discovered yesterday, July 29, in a Samut Songkhram garden slated to become a coconut plantation, prompting an immediate and significant police investigation. Police Major Chutima Banjongpru of Mueang Samut Songkhram Police Station was alerted to the disturbing find on a 20-rai plot in Tai Had subdistrict by village head Phongphan Chommai.…
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Bangkok couple arrested for motorcycle theft caught on CCTV
A couple riding a motorcycle in Bangkok were arrested after being caught stealing a parked motorcycle. Allegedly, this was not their first offence. CCTV footage captured the incident, revealing the pair’s criminal history, with one having a record of 13 previous arrests. The police apprehended them shortly after the crime. At 12.50am today, July 30, Police Major General Samart Promchat,…
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2 suspected drug dealers nabbed in Bangla Road raids
Tourists out for a wild night on Patong’s Bangla Road were unknowingly partying alongside drug dealers, until a swift crackdown by local officials brought the party to a halt. Two suspected dealers were arrested in separate sting operations on Monday, July 28, as part of Phuket’s aggressive No Drugs, No Dealers campaign, a sweeping initiative aimed at clearing narcotics from nightlife…
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Shooting at Kamlon Festival leaves one dead, eight injured
A mass shooting at the Kamlon Festival @Kiriwong in Nakhon Si Thammarat resulted in one death and eight injuries. The incident occurred at 1.20am today, July 30, during the festival’s final night, which was held from July 25 to July 29 in Kamlon subdistrict, Lan Saka district. The event was near Kiriwong Bridge, drawing a large crowd of festival-goers. Following…
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When to book cheap flights from Thailand to Gulf
Travelling from Thailand to Gulf countries has gradually become increasingly popular. Be it for business or simply a recreational trip. However, with the hiking flight prices, it is essential to time your booking so you can plan your trip without having to worry about the ticket price fluctuations. In this article, we will discuss a few points that will help…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Thai-Cambodian clashes claim lives of 15 civilians and 15 soldiers
Thai officials revealed that 15 civilians and 15 soldiers lost their lives in the ongoing border clashes, with 20 hospitals in the affected area disrupted by the violence. The Ministry of Public Health of Thailand reported today, July 29, that 15 civilians were killed during the military clashes at multiple locations along the Thai-Cambodian border. Twelve people were seriously injured, and…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ease border tensions after high-level military talks
Today, July 29, at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, Army Spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree announced the outcomes of urgent discussions held between Thai and Cambodian military commanders stationed along the border. The meetings took place simultaneously at 10am today, July 29, across three key zones and aimed to ease growing tensions following recent clashes between the two nations. In…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Elderly Thai couple killed in hit-and-run while fleeing border clashes
An elderly Thai couple lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo on Sunday, July 27, while evacuating on a sidecar motorcycle following the recent border clashes. The tragic incident occurred on a road in the Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo. An SUV reportedly crashed into the couple’s sidecar motorcycle, killing the elderly woman…
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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…
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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.…
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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.…
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Russian woman robbed in Pattaya, police launch manhunt
A 29 year old Russian woman was left shaken after a brazen bag snatching in the heart of Pattaya today, July 29. Police Lieutenant Anirut Jehroh of Pattaya City Police Station responded to a report of a street robbery in Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 14, Nong Prue subdistrict, Bang Lamung district. At the scene, officers found Smirnova CMNPHOBA visibly shaken and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Six dead in Bangkok market shooting amid longstanding disputes
A tragic mass shooting at the Or Tor Kor Market (Marketing Organisation for Farmers Market) on Kamphaeng Phet Road in Bangkok’s Chatuchak district has left six people dead, including the gunman himself. According to police and eyewitness reports, the victims include four security guards, one female vendor, and the suspected gunman. The incident occurred in broad daylight, causing panic among…
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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…
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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…
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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.…
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Cambodian rocket attack on Sisaket kills one, injures another
Yesterday, July 27, a BM-21 rocket attack from Cambodia struck a civilian area in the Sao Thong Chai subdistrict of Sisaket, Thailand, resulting in one death and one injury. This incident is part of escalating hostilities along the Thailand-Cambodia border, intensifying since July 24, amid a longstanding territorial dispute centred around the Ta Muen Thom and Preah Vihear temple regions.…
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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…
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