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Thailand News
Thailand to let insured patients buy medication outside hospitals
The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) and several healthcare agencies have officially launched a new initiative allowing patients at private hospitals to purchase prescribed medication from participating pharmacies, aiming to reduce treatment costs and improve access to essential drugs. The programme, called Sukkai Sabai Krabao (Healthy Body, Comfortable Wallet), is part of a government policy to ease the burden of…
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Woman removed from Bangkok bus after displaying knife
A woman was removed from a public bus operating on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok after she took a knife from her bag and moved toward the bus conductor. The incident, which occurred during regular service, caused concern among passengers. A passenger recorded the event and shared it online, noting that both the driver and conductor remained calm during the situation.…
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Thailand News
Thai air force bombs bridge in Cambodia after border troop buildup
The Royal Thai Air Force bombed a bridge in Pursat province, Cambodia, early this morning, December 13, after the Thai navy reported increased Cambodian military reinforcements near the border. Two F-16 fighter jets were deployed to destroy the Chum Nea bridge in the Thmor Da area, which Thai authorities said was being used as a key logistics route for Cambodian…
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Thailand News
Thai rapper Way Thaitanium faces fraud charges over 14 million baht transfer
Thai-American rapper Prinya Intachai, known as Way Thaitanium, reported to police at the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) yesterday, December 12, to acknowledge fraud charges filed against him and his actress wife, Rybena “Nana” Intachai. The case stems from accusations made by a businessman who claimed the couple deceived him into transferring 14 million baht. Prinya arrived at the ECD…
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Thailand News
Thai man tricked in fake money laundering case, rescued in nick of time
An elderly Thai man in Chiang Mai narrowly avoided being scammed out of over 165,000 baht in gold and jewellery after cybercriminals posing as police officers accused him of involvement in money laundering. The 76 year old victim was contacted via phone yesterday, December 11, by someone claiming to be from the telecom company AIS, who falsely informed him that…
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Thailand News
Cambodian BM-21 rocket injures two, destroys homes in Srisaket
Tensions have escalated along the Thai-Cambodian border after a suspected BM-21 rocket strike hit a Thai village this morning, injuring two men and destroying two homes. The attack reportedly occurred at around 8.30am on December 13 in the Saothongchai subdistrict, Kantharalak district of Sisaket province, a region that has experienced recurring border clashes. BM-21 Grad rockets, Soviet-era multiple rocket launchers…
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News
EU to impose import fees on low-value imports from July 2026
European Union (EU) finance ministers have agreed to impose a €3 import fee on low-value imports starting July 2026, in a bid to manage the rising number of small parcels entering the bloc from e-commerce platforms such as Shein and Temu. The decision, announced yesterday, December 12, follows growing concern among EU retailers over what they describe as unfair competition…
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Thailand News
Hat Yai flood clean-up reaches over 83% completion
Thailand’s government reports strong progress in the clean-up and recovery operation in Hat Yai district, Songkhla, with over 83% of the restoration work now completed. On Friday, December 12, Government Spokesperson Siriphong Angkasakulkiat provided an update on the large-scale clean-up ordered by Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, following severe flooding in the southern city. As of December 11,…
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Thailand News
EC prepares for nationwide election following House dissolution
Thailand’s Election Commission (EC) has confirmed it is fully prepared to conduct the next general election, with all systems in place following the dissolution of the House of Representatives. A February 8, 2026, poll date is under consideration. Newly appointed EC Chairman Narong Klunwarin, a former judge endorsed earlier this month, is leading preparations as the agency gears up for…
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Thailand Weather Updates
December 13 weather: Strong winds and rain sweep coastal areas
Thailand is set for scattered thundershowers and cooler mornings today, December 13, with warnings in place for strong winds and waves in coastal regions. A low-pressure cell is currently hovering over the lower Andaman Sea, while a moderate northeast monsoon affects the upper Gulf, upper South, and upper Andaman Sea. These conditions are expected to bring thundershowers across the South.…
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Phuket News
Australian man dies after running into glass door at Phuket restaurant
An Australian man died after suffering severe blood loss when he reportedly ran into a glass door at a restaurant in the Karon area of Phuket last night, December 11. Officers from Karon Police Station were alerted to the incident at around 10.30pm and rushed to the restaurant to investigate reports of a disturbance involving a foreign man. However, the…
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Thailand News
Cambodia honours pregnant soldier killed in border clash
Yesterday, December 11, Cambodian authorities paid tribute to a pregnant female soldier who was reportedly killed during a frontline clash with Thai forces. The Phnom Penh Post reported that Cambodia’s Minister of Women’s Affairs posted a message mourning the loss of 43 year old Mut Saveun, a member of the 67th Tank Battalion. Saveun, who was four months pregnant, was…
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Bangkok News
Bangkok governor shares chubby childhood photo to raise awareness on child obesity
Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt used a childhood photo of himself and his twin brother to promote a new health campaign aimed at tackling child obesity in the capital. Chadchart attended the launch of the project yesterday, December 11, which was introduced through a collaboration between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), the Thai Health Promotion Foundation, the Royal Danish Embassy in…
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Crime News
Gambling promotion suspects arrested at Rajamangala Stadium
Police nabbed two men at Rajamangala Stadium yesterday, December 11, after they showed up wearing clothes promoting illegal gambling websites. During a football match under the 33rd SEA Games at Rajamangala National Stadium, hosted by Thailand, there were reports of individuals secretly promoting gambling websites in various forms, Channel 7HD reported. The incident gained attention on social media and was…
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Crime News
Chinese scammer gang caught hiding in Bangkok hotel
Today, December 12, police have arrested 14 Chinese nationals suspected of being involved in online scams, after they illegally crossed the border from Myanmar into Thailand and hid in a love hotel in Bangkok. Officers inspected the area surrounding the hotel and observed more than 10 Chinese individuals moving in and out of the premises suspiciously. Officers then raided the…
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Thailand News
76 year old Thai woman found murdered in Trat, gold jewellery missing
Police are hunting for a suspect who remains at large after a 76 year old Thai woman was found murdered in her home in Trat province, with gold jewellery worth more than 120,000 baht missing from the scene. Relatives became concerned yesterday, December 11, after the elderly woman, identified only as A, failed to answer her phone calls as usual.…
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Central Thailand News
Couple’s newly bought car goes up in flames before reaching home
A couple’s excitement over their newly purchased second-hand car ended in disaster when the vehicle caught fire before they could make it home. The incident occurred at around 7.30pm on December 11 on Kanchanaphisek Bridge in Samut Prakan. Police from Phra Pradaeng Police Station received a report of the blaze and coordinated emergency response efforts. Fire trucks from Lat Luang…
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Things To Do
Recap: 808 Festival 2025 rocked Bangkok with three days of EDM action
If you’re wondering what made 808 Festival 2025 the talk of the town this December, it’s simple: three days of world-class EDM performances, stunning production, and an atmosphere that brought music lovers together from across the globe. Held at Bitec Bangna from December 5 to 7, the festival solidified its reputation as Thailand’s premier EDM event and one of the…
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Bangkok News
5 year old Thai girl rescued after repeated abuse by stepmother
A non-profit organisation rescued a five year old Thai girl yesterday, December 11, after suffering repeated abuse by her stepmother in the Bang Khun Thian area of Bangkok. The rescue was carried out by Be One organisation, led by its founder, Chalida “Ton Or” Palamart. Ton Or said a neighbour who witnessed the abuse for years finally decided to seek help…
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Thailand News
The transport company offers New Year promotion to travellers
Travellers heading away for the New Year may be in for a pleasant surprise as Thailand’s Transport Company has announced a special promotion to make holiday journeys easier and more affordable. The state-owned Transport Company Limited is offering a New Year’s gift to passengers with a 20% discount on tickets purchased under the “Go Before – Return Later” promotion. This…
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Thai Life
Lucky colours of the week in Thailand and what they mean
Ever noticed your Thai colleagues wearing yellow on Mondays, or wondered why government buildings display specific colours on certain days? You’re witnessing one of Thailand’s most charming traditions: the lucky colours of the weekday. This living practice stems from ancient Hindu-Brahmin astrology woven into Thai Buddhist culture. Each day has an auspicious colour tied to celestial deities whose attributes shape…
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Thailand News
Thai woman killed as pickup spins into Pathum Thani bus stop
A Thai woman was killed after a pickup truck lost control and spun into a bus stop in Pathum Thani province yesterday morning, December 11. Officers from Thanyaburi Police Station were called to investigate the fatal accident at around 8am at a bus stop on Rangsit–Nakhon Nayok Road in the Thanyaburi district. Rescue workers later found the body of the…
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Crime News
Massive e-cigarette bust at Bangkok Port
In one of Thailand’s biggest recent crackdowns on vaping products, authorities have seized more than 46,000 illegal e-cigarettes at Bangkok Port, worth over 10 million baht. The operation was announced on December 11 at the Bangkok Port Customs Office. The haul consisted of 46,260 mixed flavours disposable e-cigarettes, discovered on December 4, hidden inside seven abandoned cargo containers. The seized…
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Thailand News
Thai woman shoots ex-husband after alleged break-in at Ayutthaya home
A Thai woman claimed self-defence after shooting her ex-husband who allegedly broke into her home in Ayutthaya yesterday, December 11. Officers from Bang Pa-in Police Station, along with rescuers from the Ayutthaya Ruamjai Foundation, were called to a house in the Sam Ruean sub-district of Bang Pa-in district at around 10am following reports of a shooting. At the scene, officers…
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Thailand News
Heavy rain alerts issued for 35 Thai provinces, including Bangkok
Thailand’s weather department has issued a warning for heavy rain today, December 12, with 35 provinces affected and the South facing the most downpours. According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast from 6am today to 6am tomorrow, December 13, rainfall is expected to increase across southern Thailand, with heavy to extreme rainfall likely in several areas. Provinces at high risk include…
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Thailand News
Foreign trio returns to Thailand to reunite with childhood driver after five decades
A touching reunion in Ubon Ratchathani province has captured widespread attention after two foreign men and a woman returned to Thailand to reunite with a tricycle driver who cared for them when they were young children more than five decades ago. The search began after Facebook user Siw Pittaya Chaisongkhram released an appeal video on Monday, December 8, explaining that…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Thailand’s parliament dissolved ahead of February vote, Thai tourism industry seeks clear guidelines on new immigration enforcement
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex covers key stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. The lineup includes the dissolution of Parliament ahead of a new round of elections, the arrest of two Indian brothers in Phuket linked to a deadly nightclub fire in Goa, and, later on, the tourism industry’s call for clearer guidelines on new immigration enforcement. Thailand’s…
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Things To Do
Where to celebrate the festive season (Christmas & New Years) in Bangkok
We can almost hear the jingle bells already. Bangkok is getting into full festive mode, and the city feels ready for big meals, bright lights, and late nights. Hotels across town are rolling out their Christmas menus and New Year countdown plans, so this is a great moment to start choosing where you want to celebrate. From riverside dinners to…
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Thailand News
Embassy intervenes after Thais barred from crossing back from Cambodia
The Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh sent an urgent letter to Cambodia’s Ministry of Interior after Thai nationals in Cambodia were reportedly barred from returning home through the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province. Officials from the Thai-Cambodian Border Coordination Office told Thai PBS on Wednesday, December 11, that Cambodian authorities at the Ban Khlong Luek…
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Thai Law News
Thai activist sentenced to 46 years for Facebook posts
Thai activist, Mongkol Thirakhot, or Busbas, has been sentenced to 46 years in prison by the Supreme Court for his social media posts. The final ruling was delivered yesterday, December 11, at Chiang Rai Provincial Court. Mongkol is a 32 year old former clothing seller turned political activist who is convicted under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, known as…
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Phuket News
Foreign motorcyclist goes viral for riding with cooking pot in Phuket
A foreign motorcyclist has gone viral on Thai social media after being spotted wearing a cooking pot instead of a helmet while riding along a road in Phuket. The Phuket Times Facebook page shared photos of the unusual rider on Tuesday, December 9, with a caption jokingly asking, “What kind of helmet he was wearing? This foreigner was heading to…
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Events
Siam Paragon The Magical Celebration 2026 celebrates 20 years with festive spectacles
Siam Paragon, a global landmark destination recognised as one of the world’s most beloved shopping destinations and a leader in delivering extraordinary experiences beyond expectations, presents a grand festive phenomenon to mark the end of the year with Siam Paragon The Magical Celebration 2026. The event invites everyone to celebrate the joyful season with a spectacular lineup of events and…
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Thailand News
PM Anutin dissolves parliament, says he wants to ‘return power to the people’
Thai Prime Minister (PM) Anutin Charnvirakul announced the dissolution of Parliament late last night, December 11, saying he wanted to “return power to the people.” At around 10pm, Anutin posted a brief message on his Facebook account confirming that his government had submitted a request to dissolve the House of Representatives for royal approval, and the request was officially approved…
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Things To Do
What to do in Bangkok this weekend (December 12 to 14)
Have you been waiting for the weekend to arrive? The weeks feel like they go by fast at the end of the year, but it’s always nice to finally have time to go out and explore. The city is getting festive and this weekend brings plenty of things to do, from hands on workshops to relaxed park concerts and big…
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Thailand Travel
What expats in Thailand wish they knew before moving here
The Thaiger key takeaways Visa rules, documentation, and reporting requirements are stricter and more complex than most newcomers expect. Healthcare quality varies widely, and many expats rely on private hospitals due to faster service and English-speaking staff. Cultural norms, daily expenses, weather risks, and safety concerns take adjustment but become manageable with preparation. Moving to Thailand is exciting, but many…
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Thailand News
Digital Economy Minister defends mother over PDPA controversy
Today, December 11, Digital Economy Minister Chaichanok Chidchob defended his mother over a controversial social media post that revealed someone’s personal information online, insisting that she did not break any laws under Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA). The post came after someone online criticised the Chidchob family, accusing them of being involved with illegal casinos in Cambodia. In response,…
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Phuket News
Mixed reactions after foreign rider condemned for illegal U-turn in Phuket
Thai netizens shared mixed reactions after a Phuket driver condemned a foreign rider for making an illegal U-turn over a traffic island. The Thai driver posted dashcam footage of the incident on his Facebook account, Wongwit Sand. The clip was later reshared by Newshawk Phuket Facebook page, which supported Wongwit’s criticism writing… “Foreigner tries bringing death to himself, making a…
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