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Thai and Cambodian diplomats meet in China to reinforce ceasefire and border stability
Top diplomats from Thailand and Cambodia met in China on Sunday for high-level talks aimed at reinforcing a fragile ceasefire and preventing a return to fighting along their disputed border, as Beijing steps up its role as a regional mediator. The meetings follow the signing of a new ceasefire agreement intended to halt weeks of clashes that have killed more…
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Thai woman dies after falling 200-metre cliff in Tak
A Thai woman died after falling from a mountain cliff in Tak province on Thursday, December 25, with rescuers recovering her body the following day. Officers from Tha Song Yang Police Station received a report of the incident on Thursday evening from the victim’s boyfriend. He told police that his 22 year old girlfriend Sarocha Wijitpanya fell from a cliff…
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Thawiphop returns to restore public trust as People’s Party faces candidate crisis
Former People’s Party MP Thawiphop Limjittrakorn has announced his decision to return to frontline politics, volunteering to stand as a parliamentary candidate in a bid to restore public trust following a major crisis involving the party’s candidate selection. The announcement comes in the wake of a large-scale police operation targeting the “Black Mirror TKP” drug trafficking network, which authorities say…
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Indian man attacked by Pattaya transwomen allegedly over unpaid sex service
A group of Thai transwomen attacked an Indian man on Pattaya Walking Street early Saturday morning, December 27, allegedly over an unpaid sex service fee. Rescue workers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation received a report at around 5.30am that a foreign tourist had been assaulted near the entrance to Walking Street. After receiving the alert, rescuers rushed to the…
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Man arrested for manslaughter after fatal dispute over 2,000 baht debt
A 42-year-old man has been arrested on charges of manslaughter after allegedly killing his creditor during a dispute over a 2,000-baht debt in Bangkok’s Khlong Toei district, police said on Monday. The incident occurred inside a rented room on the ground floor of a three-storey townhouse in a side street of Khlong Tan subdistrict. The victim, identified as Mr. Suraphee,…
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People’s Party MP candidate arrested in drug money laundering probe, denies involvement
A parliamentary candidate from the People’s Party was arrested on Monday morning in connection with an ongoing investigation into a large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering network, according to officials from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau. At approximately 10:45 a.m. on December 29, 2025, officers from the Narcotics Suppression Bureau detained Mr. Boonrit Raorungroj, also known as Bank, at his residence…
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Thailand video news | Cambodian suspect detained in Bangkok with weaponry and bomb materials, New bank rules require reporting of large foreign fund inflows
In Thailand video news, Alex and Jay cover news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The stories include the current political climate affecting holiday tourism revenue, a new warning of rising air pollution over the new year, and a proposal to get rid of 500 and 1000 baht banknotes from circulation. Cambodian Suspect Detained in Bangkok with Weaponry and…
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Fire Destroys Two Homes in Sai Mai, Police Detain Suspect for Questioning
Two residential houses were completely destroyed by a fire that broke out on Sunday night in Soi Phaholyothin 54, Intersection 14, in Bangkok’s Sai Mai district, prompting a large-scale emergency response and the detention of a suspect for questioning. The incident was reported at approximately 8:20 PM, when emergency services received alerts of a rapidly spreading fire at a two-story…
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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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Pattaya woman survives 25th-floor fall after argument with foreign husband
A Thai woman miraculously survived after falling from the 25th floor of a condominium in Pattaya yesterday, December 28, following an argument with her foreign husband. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammastan Foundation received an emergency call at 7.06am from a security guard at a luxury condominium on Pattaya Sai Sam Road. The caller reported that a woman had fallen…
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Cement mixer truck brings downs power lines, topples eight utility poles
A major traffic and infrastructure incident unfolded in northern Bangkok on Monday morning after a cement mixer truck struck overhead power lines, snapping cables and knocking down multiple utility poles near the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters. The accident left one pedestrian injured and caused a power outage across a busy stretch of Phahonyothin Road, prompting an urgent response from police and…
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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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5,000 Eggs Offered to Luang Pho Ham Jon as Villagers Seek Luck and Prosperity for the New Year
A large-scale religious offering drew widespread attention in Phetchabun province on Sunday after a husband and wife arrived at a local temple with a towering stack of 5,000 chicken eggs to fulfill a vow made to Luang Pho Ham Jon, a revered Buddhist figure believed to protect worshippers from poverty. The event took place on December 28, 2025, at Wat…
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Thai Air Force urges calm after Belarus cargo plane lands in Cambodia
The Royal Thai Armed Forces urged the public not to panic after reports of an alleged weapons shipment a cargo aircraft from Belarus to Cambodia shortly after a ceasefire agreement took effect, stressing that Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) are closely monitoring the situation. Concern first arose on Saturday, December 27, when the unofficial military-focused Facebook page Army Military Force…
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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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52 political parties register party-list and prime ministerial candidates ahead of 2026 election
Thailand’s political landscape took a major step toward the February 8, 2026 general election on Sunday as representatives from 52 political parties formally registered their party-list candidates and prime ministerial nominees with the Election Commission at the Government Complex in Laksi district, Bangkok. The number of participating parties marks an increase from the 47 political parties that contested the 2023…
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Rajadamnern Stadium’s historic 80th anniversary ends with record-breaking Muay Thai night
For 80 years, Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium has been the place where Muay Thai earns its reputation the hard way. Blood, sweat, elbows, and careers have all been left on that canvas. To mark eight decades of history, the stadium didn’t throw a polite ceremony or a nostalgia tour. It did what it does best, it threw fights. Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium,…
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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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Tunisian duo arrested for theft of 150,000 baht gold necklace
Two Tunisian nationals were apprehended after allegedly snatching a gold necklace from a 29 year old British man, Liam Robertson. The incident occurred today, on December 28 at approximately 6.19am near Sukhumvit Soi 4 in Bangkok, thanks to timely intervention by local residents and the Lumphini Police. Police Lieutenant General Siam Boonsom, Police Major General Witawat Chinnakhom, and other officers…
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Thai court sentences Prasit Jeawkok to 1,210 years in loan scam case
Businessman Prasit Jeawkok has received a landmark sentence of 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public through illegal loan schemes, marking one of the most severe fraud rulings handed down by the Criminal Court. The court’s decision followed a case brought by prosecutors from the Economic and Resource Crime Division against Nuea Lok Co, Ltd, Web Sawasdee Public Co,…
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Deadly hit-and-run in Pathum Thani as police hunt driver
In Pathum Thani, a tragic accident occurred involving a pick-up truck and a three-wheeled vehicle, leading to the latter overturning and the driver being thrown onto the road. A ten-wheel truck following closely was unable to stop in time, resulting in the driver’s death. Police are actively searching for the hit-and-run pick-up truck driver involved in the incident. Today, on…
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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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Pickup truck and van collision in Kanchanaburi kills driver, injures 13
A tragic accident occurred when a pickup truck collided with a van at a red light in front of the Tha Ruea Municipal Office in Kanchanaburi, resulting in the death of the pickup driver and injuries to 13 van passengers, including several children. The incident was reported to the Tha Maka district police station in Kanchanaburi at 8.22pm yesterday, on…
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Warnings of higher pollution levels in Bangkok over New Year
Bangkok authorities have issued a pollution warning ahead of the New Year holiday, cautioning residents that PM2.5 levels are likely to rise as air ventilation weakens across the capital. The Bangkok Air Quality Information Centre released an updated air quality outlook covering the period from December 26, 2025 to January 3, 2026. The forecast highlights several days of elevated risk,…
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Construction worker dies after falling into drainage tunnel while retrieving phone
A fatal workplace accident occurred in the early hours of December 28, 2025, when a construction worker fell to his death at the Klong Prem Prachakorn drainage tunnel project in Bangkok. The incident happened after the man bent down to retrieve his mobile phone, lost his balance, and fell into a tunnel construction area below. Police Lieutenant Nitipol Changradom, Deputy…
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Thailand offers 39 free camping sites for new year holidays
The Department of Highways has announced the availability of 39 complimentary camping sites across Thailand for locals and tourists planning to enjoy the new year holidays. Yesterday, on December 27, Piyapong Jiwattanakulpaisarn, director-general of the Department of Highways, highlighted the department’s alignment with the Ministry of Transport’s ‘H.N.Y. 2569 – Happiness of All, Network of Care, and Year of Safety’…
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Historic Buddha statue returns to Phayao after 65 years
A historic Buddha statue has been ceremoniously returned to its original location in Phayao after being missing for 65 years, marking a deeply meaningful moment for the local community. The revered bronze statue, known as Phra Chao Tong Song Khruang, was discovered in the possession of a well-known amulet collector in Bangkok’s Tha Phra Chan area, following careful verification of…
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Delivery rider kills ex-girlfriend outside Bang Na apartment before taking his own life
Two people are dead following a shooting outside an apartment building in Bangkok’s Bang Na district early Sunday morning, in a case police say was driven by jealousy, domestic violence, and a failed attempt at reconciliation. The incident occurred at around 12.30am on December 28, 2025. Bang Na Police Station received an emergency call reporting that a woman had been…
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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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