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Thailand News
Motorway 7 and 9 go toll-free over New Year holidays
Yesterday, December 23, the Cabinet approved free travel on Motorway 7 and Motorway 9 from December 30 to January 5, a move aimed at easing traffic congestion during the busy New Year holiday period. Speaking after the Cabinet meeting at Government House yesterday, deputy government spokesperson Aiyarin Phanrit said the decision followed a proposal by the Ministry of Transport…
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Thailand News
Thai transwoman arrested over mule accounts, fraud and blackmail
Police arrested a Thai transwoman in Nakhon Ratchasima province yesterday, December 23, over multiple cases involving mule accounts, fraud, and blackmail linked to explicit videos obtained through virtual sex. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) arrested the 27 year old suspect, Jerdjaratthip Mueangsong. Police said she was wanted under three arrest warrants issued by the Bangkok South Criminal Court.…
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Property News
ThaiPropertyInvestor secures eight national awards across Thailand’s real estate sector
ThaiPropertyInvestor wins 8 major awards, strengthening its position as one of Thailand’s leading real estate brokerage firms ThaiPropertyInvestor Co., Ltd. (ThaiPropertyInvestor) has earned nationwide recognition in 2025 after securing eight major awards from three of Thailand’s most respected real estate platforms, underscoring its strength across residential, commercial, and investment property markets. These accolades reflect the company’s role as a leading…
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Thailand News
Woman alarmed by repeated flirtatious notes on delivered parcels
A woman has taken to social media after repeatedly finding handwritten, flirtatious messages on parcels delivered to her home, raising concerns about her personal safety. In a post shared on her personal Facebook page, the woman questioned whether such behaviour was appropriate for delivery staff and described feeling harassed and powerless after the messages appeared more than once. She wrote……
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Phuket News
Chinese gold mine owner arrested in Phuket over deadly flooding case
Thai police arrested a Chinese businessman and his wife in Phuket after they fled China to avoid legal responsibility following a deadly flooding incident at a gold mine. Officers from Immigration Bureau Division 1 were contacted by Chinese officials requesting assistance in locating a wanted suspect, 56 year old Liu Hongbo. Liu was reported to be the owner of a…
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Lifestyle
Central Pattana undertakes a major 30-year transformation of Central Chiangmai Airport
Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer, has invested 1.2 billion Thai baht to transform Central Chiangmai Airport into a new mixed-use landmark, strengthening Chiang Mai’s position as a high-potential global city. Developed under the “Reimagining Lanna” concept, the project spans over 130 rai with a total GBA of 173,000 square metres. Featuring over 350 global…
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Phuket News
Thai man and British national arrested with cocaine in Phuket
Phuket administrative officers arrested a Thai man and a British national for cocaine possession during a sting operation in the Patong area on Saturday, December 20. The Special Operations Unit of the Phuket Provincial Administrative Office launched the operation after receiving complaints about the sale of cocaine near Patong Beach. According to officials, most customers were foreign tourists. The complainant…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Airport ramps up defences after drone sighting at Suvarnabhumi, Best Christmas spots to visit in Bangkok
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include a drone incident raising security concerns at Suvarnabhumi Airport, a pair of primate rescue missions with happy endings—the fairy-tale kind, not the massage kind—and a handy guide to celebrating Christmas right here in Bangkok. Airport Ramps Up Defences After…
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Crime News
Fatal stabbing over food among Myanmar workers in Chon Buri
A security guard was killed and a Myanmar worker seriously injured after a knife attack over food in Phan Thong district, Chon Buri, last night, December 23, prompting police to launch a manhunt for the suspect who fled the scene. Police were alerted to the incident at around 9.20pm at a security post outside a company in Ban Kao subdistrict,…
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Pattaya News
2 Thai transwomen arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist in Pattaya
Police arrested two Thai transwomen after they pickpocketed an Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street in the early hours of Monday, December 22. Patrol officers on the walking street received a complaint from the victim, a 52 year old Israeli national identified as Chamam Saher, at around 3.40am. He reported that his money had been stolen near a currency exchange…
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Thailand News
Thailand and Laos strengthen ties with fifth friendship bridge
Thailand and Laos are set to open the Fifth Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge linking Bueng Kan and Bolikhamsai on Thursday, as the two neighbours celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations. The opening ceremony comes as both countries highlight the bridge as an important step in improving cross-border connectivity, which officials say is expected to support people’s livelihoods in both countries.…
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Bangkok News
Gunman remains at large after fatal shooting on Bangkok expressway
The gunman remains at large after a fatal shooting on an expressway in Bangkok early yesterday morning, December 23. Officers from Prachachuen Police Station were alerted to the shooting at around 4.50am yesterday. The incident occurred about 200 metres from a toll booth on the Sirat Expressway in the Prachachuen area of Bang Sue district. At the scene, police found…
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Thailand News
Baby red kangaroo makes first appearance at Khao Kheow Zoo
A baby red kangaroo has emerged from its mother’s pouch for the first time yesterday, December 23, marking a rare sight just days before the New Year at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Chon Buri. According to the zoo’s director, Narongwit Chodchoi, the newborn, born in May, is the offspring of a five year old female named Tao Tao and…
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Thailand News
Four arrested in Bangkok hotel after Suvarnabhumi drone scare
Four Myanmar nationals believed to be involved in operating multiple drones near Suvarnabhumi Airport were arrested yesterday evening, December 22, following a raid at a hotel in Lat Krabang. The suspects were found in possession of 10 DJI drones after officers from Lat Krabang Police Station and Metropolitan Police Division 3 raided their hotel room yesterday. The group had checked…
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Automotive
Staying safe on the road during Thailand’s Christmas and New Year holidays
Thailand’s Christmas and New Year holidays are a time of joy, travel, and celebration. However, this busy season also brings a sharp rise in road accidents, with hundreds of lives lost each year. Most crashes involve motorcycles, often linked to speeding, drunk driving, and low visibility, making the roads especially risky for both locals and visitors. For travellers, having the…
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Thailand News
Orangutans rescued in Thailand set to head home to Indonesia
Four orangutans rescued in Thailand are set to be flown back to Indonesia today, December 23, marking a rare cross-border wildlife repatriation effort between the two Southeast Asian nations. The four orangutans, two males and two females, were rescued in separate wildlife trafficking cases earlier this year. Three were intercepted in Chumphon province in January, and the fourth was recovered…
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Eastern Thailand News
Navy officers investigated after nightclub brawl in Ubon Ratchathani
Two Thai navy officers are under investigation following a brawl at a nightclub in Ubon Ratchathani, with allegations that they assaulted multiple people and conducted illegal searches. The incident occurred when the two petty officers, identified as Petty Officer First Class Kittichot Klabsri and Petty Officer First Class Kraisorn Kaewphrom, were off-duty and visiting a nightlife venue in Khong…
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Thailand News
Questions remain after Myanmar detainee dies in Sri Racha jail
A Myanmar national detained for public intoxication in Sri Racha, Chonburi, was found dead in a police holding cell on December 21, prompting an investigation into the cause of death. The man, identified as Tang Siton, was taken into custody by Nong Kham Police around 2.18am on December 21, following reports that he had been behaving erratically while heavily…
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Bangkok Travel
Festive Christmas destinations in Bangkok to celebrate in 2025
Bangkok does Christmas its own way. No cold weather. No quiet nights, but people still want a reason to gather, eat well, drink late, and stay out longer than planned. Hotels, bars, clubs, and venues know this, and they plan accordingly. If you want a clear plan for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, or New Year’s Eve, start here. These places…
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Thailand News
Thief dies after smashing through glass in Chachoengsao home
A burglary in Chachoengsao ended fatally today, December 23, when the intruder was fatally wounded while trying to flee the scene. The incident took place at a three-storey townhouse in Moo 19, Bang Pakong district, where the homeowner was inside with her daughter and one year old granddaughter when they heard noises coming from the ground floor. Sensing something was…
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Things To Do
Christmas and New Year festive guide at Jungceylon Phuket this December
There might be no snow or cosy days by the fireplace in Phuket, but there’s definitely a festive atmosphere all around. You can still meet Santa, see Christmas lights, and find plenty of ways to celebrate, and Jungceylon Phuket is the place to go if you want to soak it all in. This year, the shopping and lifestyle complex goes…
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Thailand News
Wife of trail runner who died at Phu Kradueng pleads for answers
The wife of a trail runner who died during a race at Phu Kradueng National Park, Loei province, has appealed for witnesses to come forward yesterday, December 22, saying she wants to understand what happened to her husband. The incident dates back to December 7, when a male runner lost consciousness and later died while taking part in a…
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Thailand News
Lost baby gibbon rescued in Chiang Mai village
A baby gibbon spotted alone near a Chiang Mai village was rescued by wildlife officials yesterday, December 22, after worried residents raised concerns over its safety. The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation confirmed yesterday on its Facebook page that officers from Conservation Area Management Office 16 in Chiang Mai received the young gibbon following a report made…
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Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Top hospitality marketing agencies in Thailand (2026)
Hospitality marketing in Thailand has become more complex than ever. Guests now discover hotels, restaurants, and resorts through search, social media, and digital content long before they ever arrive. For hospitality brands, standing out means more than visibility. It means consistency, clarity, and a strong understanding of how travellers and diners actually behave online. Thailand is home to several agencies…
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Thailand News
Suvarnabhumi holds emergency meeting after drone incident
Suvarnabhumi Airport authorities called an urgent meeting yesterday, December 22, after a drone was detected near the airport’s outer zone, triggering an immediate security response. The meeting at Suvarnabhumi Airport’s headquarters in Samut Prakan was led by Airport General Manager Kittipong Kittikachorn, joined by senior security officials, including Region 1 Police Commissioner Police Lieutenant General Watthana Yichin, Police Major General…
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Events
CNN selects Bangkok at ICONSIAM as a Major Asia-Pacific Broadcast Hub for New Year’s Eve 2025
CNN is set to broadcast its New Year’s Eve 2025 celebrations live from Bangkok, Thailand. This year, one of CNN’s Asia-Pacific Live Studios will be based at ICONSIAM, located on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River. Hosted by Anchor and Correspondent, Kristie Lu Stout and Senior International Correspondent, Will Ripley, live audio and visual signals from Bangkok will…
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Thailand video news
Thailand video news | Buakaw rejects false claims about his nationality, Woman delivers baby in pickup
In today’s Thailand video news, Alex and Jay bring you the latest stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia. Highlights include renewed efforts to restart peace talks between Thailand and Cambodia, new cannabis clinical licence compliance rules set to take effect in early 2026, and, later, fresh calls to reform Thailand’s sex toy laws. ASEAN Foreign Ministers Push for Peace…
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Thailand News
Starving lions and bears found in raid on border casino
Thai marines raiding a Chinese-linked casino in Ban Tha Sen, Trat province, discovered lions and bears confined in cages yesterday, December 22, reportedly left without food or water for several days. The discovery was made during a sweep of the Thamoda casino area and surrounding properties by Royal Thai Marine forces. The compound, located in Ban Tha Sen near the…
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Education
Chulalongkorn University hosts Bhutan’s King and Queen for honorary degrees
Chulalongkorn University had the great honour of welcoming His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Her Majesty Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of the Kingdom of Bhutan on Monday, December 22, for the Conferral of the Honorary Doctor of Philosophy Degrees, held at the Chulalongkorn University Auditorium and Maha Chulalongkorn Building. Upon Their Majesties’ arrival at Chulalongkorn University, they were…
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Thailand News
Udon Thani teacher apologises after kneeing 10 year old
A disciplinary incident at a school in Udon Thani left a 10 year old boy injured, leading to a meeting yesterday, December 22, between the teacher, the student’s family, and child welfare officials. The case surfaced when a mother took to social media, on December 21, to report that her son, 10 year old Sushi, a Grade 4 student, was…
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Crime News
Road Rage Horror: Man Gunned Down on Si Rat Expressway After Toll Dispute
BANGKOK — Police are urgently searching for the driver of a white luxury van suspected of shooting a 34-year-old man to death on the Si Rat Expressway early this morning following an apparent road rage incident at the Prachachuen toll plaza. At 4:50 a.m., Pol. Capt. Noppadol Homsombat, Deputy Inspector (Investigation) at Prachachuen Police Station, received a report of a…
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Thailand News
Cambodia claims Buakaw is a Cambodian citizen
On December 20, the Army Military Force Facebook page claimed a Cambodian-led online campaign used AI to forge a fake passport portraying Thai boxing star Sombat “Buakaw” Banchamek as a Cambodian citizen. According to the page, the AI-generated passport image was part of a Cambodian Information Operation (IO) intended to mislead the Thai public about Buakaw’s nationality. The page said…
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Thailand News
Malaysian woman allegedly lives double life after secret marriage in Songkhla
A Malaysian woman called on religious authorities to take action after discovering that her brother’s wife had secretly married another man in Songkhla province of Thailand and lived a double life for more than a year. The woman, identified as Ekin Derahim, shared details of the alleged affair on her Facebook account on December 11. In her post, she also…
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Northern Thailand News
Korat prisoner tries to flee interrogation, ends up in hospital instead
A prison escapee’s leap for freedom came to an abrupt and painful end today, December 22, after jumping from a two-metre-high window at Sikhio Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima. Today, police from Sikhio Police Station had brought the suspect, identified as 35 year old Somporn, in for interrogation regarding his earlier escape from Khao Phrik Prison in the same district.…
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Lifestyle
Indorama Ventures, Siam Piwat, and VINN PATARARIN join forces to create ‘Tree of Tomorrow’ Christmas tree at NEXTOPIA, Siam Paragon
Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, a global sustainable chemical company, has unveiled a sustainable Christmas tree titled Tree of Tomorrow, created in collaboration with Thai fashion brand VINN PATARARIN, and leading retail and real estate developer Siam Piwat. Installed at NEXTOPIA, Siam Paragon, the project celebrates the festive season through a blend of design, sustainability, and forward-looking innovation. Standing 4…
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Pattaya News
Chinese man arrested in Pattaya over large Pod K production
Police raided a house in Pattaya and arrested a Chinese national for producing and distributing Pod K, a vape liquid mixed with ketamine, during an operation on Thursday, December 12. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) launched the operation after receiving a tip-off about the illegal sale of Pod K, a substance that reportedly gained popularity among both Thai…
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Pattaya News
Missing woman with Alzheimer’s found dead in Chon Buri
Two weeks after a 55 year old woman with Alzheimer’s disease went missing from her home in Chon Buri, her body was discovered in a forested area near a petrol station in Bang Lamung district yesterday, December 21, bringing an end to a desperate search by her family. Officers from Huay Yai Police Station were alerted around 10.30am to the…
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