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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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Thailand and Cambodia sign 72-hour ceasefire agreement
Thailand and Cambodia have formally agreed to a 72-hour ceasefire following high-level talks held under the framework of the General Border Committee (GBC), marking a temporary pause in hostilities along the disputed border areas. The agreement follows the principles outlined in the Kuala Lumpur Joint Agreement and is tied to a proposal involving the possible release of 18 Cambodian soldiers…
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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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Thailand agrees to ceasefire, rejects pre-clash position return
Thailand says it is prepared to enter a short ceasefire with Cambodia but will not accept any deal that requires Thai forces to retreat from areas they have secured during the latest border clashes. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said the National Security Council has approved a 72-hour ceasefire proposal and authorized Defense Minister Nattaphon Narkphanit to represent Thailand at talks…
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Thai army reports heavy clashes in Sisaket as border tensions stay high
The 2nd Army Region has released its latest summary of fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border, saying tensions remained high on December 26, particularly in Sisaket province, where heavy exchanges of fire were reported throughout the day. According to the army, clashes were concentrated across multiple points along the border, but Thai forces retained control of all strategic areas. In Ubon…
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Tragic fall claims young tourist’s life at Doi Jawale, Tak
A female tourist died after plunging into a deep ravine at a remote mountain attraction in Tak province yesterday, December 25, with rescue teams forced to trek for more than seven hours to recover her body. The incident occurred at Doi Jawale, a natural tourist site in Tha Song Yang district, where authorities were alerted by local porters who reported…
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Three people rescued from broken lift in Pattaya hotel
Three people were trapped inside a lift at a Pattaya hotel early this morning, December 26, prompting an emergency rescue after they were stuck for nearly an hour. The incident occurred at around 4.10am inside a hotel on Soi Yensabai in South Pattaya, Chon Buri province. The local Sawang Boriboon rescue foundation received a distress call reporting that multiple people…
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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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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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Thailand video news | Christmas night brawl leaves tourist hurt in Pattaya, Pattaya announces three days of free new year countdown concerts
In today’s Thailand Video News, Alex brings you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The lineup includes a string of tourist brawls, several high-profile drug cases involving celebrities and foreign authorities, and—later on—a hair-raising (or rather, hair-losing) scam that left one man more than 20,000 baht out of pocket. Christmas Night Brawl Leaves Tourist Hurt in Pattaya…
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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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Police called after Japanese man disrupts Udon Thani temple
A Japanese man startled monks at a Udon Thani temple yesterday, December 25, after bursting in and asking to be cleansed of his sins, causing police to intervene. The incident occurred yesterday at Sri Khun Muang Temple, also known locally as Wat Ban Lao, in Mak Khaeng subdistrict of Mueang district, when monks contacted the provincial 191 emergency centre to…
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Famous Psychic apologizes for border panic, Begs for second chance
Famous Psychic ‘Mor Plai’ Apologizes for Border Panic, Clears Fake Arrest Rumors BANGKOK – Famous fortune teller “Mor Plai Pray Krasip” publicly apologized and asked society for a second chance following a severe backlash. She admitted the incident caused her depression and health issues. She also clarified false rumors regarding money laundering. Previously, Mor Plai predicted a major conflict at…
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Former monk arrested after shooting and kidnapping woman in Kanchanaburi
Police arrested a former monk yesterday, December 24, after he opened fire at a house and kidnapped a woman in the Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi, with jealousy believed to be the motive. Officers from Sai Yok Police Station were called to a residence in the area following reports of gunfire and a kidnapping. Members of the household managed to…
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Thai tutor confronts foreign man shouting ‘Ni Hao’ and urges others to speak up
A Thai English-language tutor and social media influencer shared her experience of confronting a foreign man who shouted “Ni Hao” at her, urging others not to stay silent when faced with similar behaviour. The influencer, Warinthorn “Ann” Euawasinthon, widely known as Kru P’Ann, is the founder of Learnovate and a popular online educator. She has more than 1.7 million followers…
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India condemns Thailand for demolishing Hindu statue at Cambodia border
India Condemns Demolition of Hindu Statue in Thai-Cambodia Border Dispute Zone NEW DELHI – The Indian government expressed deep concern today. This follows the demolition of a Hindu deity statue. The statue stood in the disputed border area between Thailand and Cambodia. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued an official statement on Wednesday, December 24, 2025. Shri Randhir Jaiswal,…
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Thai woman jailed for cannabis in Taiwan seeks urgent deportation due to heart condition
Taiwanese man seeks help. Thai girlfriend suffers heart condition in Taiwan prison. Pleads for Expedited Deportation The popular Facebook page “Drama-addict” shared a distress call from a Taiwanese man. He urgently asked for help regarding his Thai girlfriend, Ms. Araya Pramprom. She currently faces difficult conditions in a Taiwan prison due to poor health and delayed paperwork. Reports state that…
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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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Thailand video news | Thai army dismisses Cambodian cluster munition allegations, Best spots to ring in New Year’s Eve in Phuket
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include new initiatives to combat the homelessness problem in Bangkok, a slap in Patong causing more drama than a Christmas dinner, and some tips on where to plan your New Year’s celebrations. Thai Army Dismisses Cambodian Cluster Munition Allegations Thailand’s army pushed…
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German loses 22,000 baht to Miracle hair regrowth scam on Pattaya beach road
A relaxing evening on Pattaya Beach Road ended in a costly mistake for a German tourist who lost over 20,000 baht to a scammer promising a “miracle” cure for baldness. This incident highlights a common trap targeting visitors in the resort city. On December 25, 2025, at 12:30 AM, Mr. Yilmaz Yuezbazi filed a report with Police Lieutenant Colonel Sutheepan…
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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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Elderly truck driver found dead behind wheels in Samut Prakan
A 78 year old truck driver was found dead inside his ten-wheel lorry at a petrol station in Samut Prakan today, December 24, after spending more than 40 years behind the wheel of the same vehicle. The body was discovered at a petrol station along King Kaew Road in Racha Thewa subdistrict, Bang Phli district, after station staff noticed…
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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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Bangkok launches late-night operation to regulate homeless areas
Bangkok authorities last night, December 23, launched an operation along Sukhumvit Road to inspect and regulate homeless people and beggars in public spaces in one of the capital’s busiest commercial and tourist districts. The operation took place at around 10pm yesterday, stretching from BTS Nana station to the area outside Benjasiri Park in Khlong Toei district. City officials, social welfare…
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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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