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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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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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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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Patong sidewalk upgrades on track, says Mayor Lalita
Mayor Lalita Maneesri of Patong has assured both residents and visitors that ongoing efforts to enhance sidewalks along Patong’s beachfront and major roads are proceeding as scheduled. These improvements aim to ensure safe pedestrian access in this bustling tourist area. Mayor Lalita acknowledged the receipt of complaints regarding the condition of footpaths on Thaweewong Road, a location currently undergoing significant…
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Indian tourist assaulted in South Pattaya over alleged escort payment dispute
An Indian tourist aged 52 was hospitalised following an assault near Walking Street’s entrance in South Pattaya in the early hours of December 27. The incident reportedly arose from a dispute over payment for escort services. Rescue services from the Sawang Boriboon Foundation reported receiving an alert at approximately 5.30am about an injured foreign tourist near the beachside entrance of…
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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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Man arrested for posing as monk in 1.8 million baht scam
Police from the Crime Suppression Division apprehended a man accused of disguising himself as the abbot of a prominent temple to open bank accounts for a scam. This operation allowed a criminal gang to empty accounts of their funds. Yesterday, on December 27, Police Major General Pattanasak Buphasuwan directed Police Colonel Thanawat Hinyokhin, Police Lieutenant Colonel Kitibadin Kimsea, and Police…
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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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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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