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Wrong flag, incorrect medal tally, and lip-sync error disrupt SEA Games opener
The opening ceremony of the 2025 SEA Games at Bangkok’s Rajamangala National Stadium last night, December 9, sparked widespread criticism after a series of errors, including a wrong national flag, incorrect medal numbers, and a lip-sync mishap. Public scrutiny over this year’s SEA Games, Thailand’s seventh time hosting, began long before the ceremony. Thai visual and lighting designer Rueangrith “Ton”…
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Teen shot and seriously injured in Pattaya gang clash
On December 9, yesterday, a confrontation between two rival youth gangs in Pattaya led to gunshots and ping pong bombs, in which one teenager suffered serious injuries. Police Captain Sonthaya Khonsap was on patrol when a group of teenagers, aged between 13 and 18, asked for help in front of a shopping mall on Sukhumvit Road, and they said someone…
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Tourist clarifies her story on flying into Don Mueang and being denied entry into Thailand
Following the recent article about a woman denied entry to Thailand over a lack of sufficient funds, our team talked to @kaotickaya for further clarification, and she provided additional context about what really happened at immigration. “Hi, thank you for getting back to me. Yes, here are the specific inaccuracies that need to be corrected:” “1. The caption currently states…
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5 Thai soldiers killed amid escalating clashes with Cambodia
Five Thai soldiers have been killed in ongoing border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia, with fresh confrontations reported this morning, December 10, the fourth consecutive day of fighting since hostilities resumed. The clashes reignited on Sunday, December 7, despite both countries signing a peace declaration in October, witnessed by US President Donald Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister (PM) Anwar Ibrahim.…
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Bangkok’s brightest festive countdown happens at Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside
The festive season is upon us, and Royal Orchid Sheraton Bangkok is pulling out all the stops. The hotel turns the entire stretch of its riverside property into a festive playground in December, with a full programme for both Christmas and New Year. You can go for a stylish family dinner, an Italian lunch that stretches into the afternoon, or…
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Drunk driver escapes tragedy after driving onto Pattaya railway track
A Thai man narrowly escaped tragedy after accidentally driving along a railway track in Pattaya while under the influence of alcohol late last night, December 8. Rescuers from the Sawang Borriboon Dhammasathan Pattaya Foundation were alerted to the incident on the railway track in the Nong Prue sub-district, Bang Lamung district, Pattaya, at around 12.30am. When they arrived, they found…
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Vietnamese nationals arrested in Bangkok for planned thefts
Bangkok police arrested two Vietnamese nationals who illegally entered Thailand after previously being involved in a pickpocketing gang. On December 6, officers from Phra Ratchawang Police Station arrested 56 year old Duong Thi Ngoc Thao and 31 year old Huynh Hoa Loc. Police found them in Soi Prachasongkroh, an area known to have a large Vietnamese population. The investigation began…
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Thai man raises alarm after finding blood smeared on arm during MRT ride
A Thai man voiced fear of intentional disease spreading after an unidentified passenger allegedly smeared blood on his arm while travelling on an MRT train yesterday, December 8. The 37 year old man, identified only as Bank, shared his account and concerns in the Facebook group Bangkok Train at 8.57am. He said the incident happened between 7.32am and 7.35am while…
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Foreign man slammed for leaning out of moving Phuket taxi
Thai motorists and netizens slammed a foreign man for dangerous behaviour after he was seen sticking his upper body out of a taxi while travelling along a Phuket road. A Thai driver, who was travelling behind the white taxi, filmed the risky stunt and shared the footage on his Facebook account, Alif Sroison, on Sunday, December 7. The clip was…
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Southeast Asian Games open in Bangkok amid safety concerns
Thailand kicks off the 33rd Southeast Asian Games tonight, December 9, with an opening ceremony at Rajamangala National Stadium in Bangkok. The games run from December 9 to 20, with competitions held across Bangkok and Pattaya. The event covers 540 events in 40 sports. The country hosts more than 12,000 athletes from 11 nations. The ceremony begins at 7pm, following…
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Thai man murders LGBTQIA+ couple, saying victims try to sexually assault him
A Thai man who murdered an LGBTQIA+ couple in Loei province claimed he acted in self-defence because the victims allegedly attempted to sexually assault him. Officers from Phu Kradueng Police Station were called to a house in Huai Som sub-district, Phu Kradueng, at about 9.30am on Saturday, December 6, after neighbours discovered the bodies of 69 year old Pranom and…
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Woman scammed into shaving head in fake hair-buying scheme
A woman was left devastated after being tricked into shaving her head for a promised payment that never came. A male barber shared the case on Facebook, warning fellow stylists and the public about potential scammers targeting women looking to sell their hair. He posted the story in a Thai barber community group after a female customer entered his shop and…
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Thai foreign minister says ‘nothing to negotiate’ until Cambodia ready for talks
Thailand’s Foreign Affairs Minister insisted the country did not initiate the renewed border clash with Cambodia and responded to calls from the United Nations (UN) for negotiations, saying there is “nothing to negotiate if Cambodia is not ready.” Clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces resumed on Sunday, December 7, despite both countries signing a peace declaration in October witnessed by…
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Trump urges Thailand and Cambodia to uphold ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has called on Thailand and Cambodia to uphold their commitment to a ceasefire agreement signed earlier this year, following months of escalating border tensions. A White House official, speaking to Reuters on condition of anonymity, said Trump remained focused on keeping the peace between the two Southeast Asian nations. “President Trump is committed to the continued…
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Is it better to travel before or after the New Year in Thailand?
Thailand’s year-end holiday period presents travellers with a dilemma: join the festive chaos of late December, or wait until January when things calm down? With the 2025 to 2026 season approaching, this decision carries more weight than usual. The Thai government has declared an extended five-day holiday from December 31, 2025, to January 4, 2026, creating a double-peak where international…
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Two Thai women rescued from forced prostitution in Myanmar
Authorities rescued two Thai women from Myawaddy, Myanmar, after they were lured by a fake job offer. One victim helped lead officers to extract both women. Yesterday, December 8, Pavena Hongsakul, president of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, met officers at Pobpra Police Station in Tak province after the successful rescue. Social Development and Human Security officials in…
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Phuket businessman accuses Pakistani national of illegally running businesses on his land
A Thai businessman filed a police complaint accusing a Pakistani national of using Thai nominees to illegally run a hotel and restaurant on a property he legally purchased through a public auction in Phuket. Nitipon Ditthawiset, an executive of ASAF Holding Company, travelled to Patong Police Station on Friday, December 5, with his lawyer to request an investigation into the…
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Udon Thani man kills brother over family farm dispute
A 73 year old man in Udon Thani confessed to killing his younger brother after claiming he had suffered abuse for over a decade. On December 8, Police Lieutenant Colonel Chuansanti Chantakut, investigation officer at Nong Wua So Police Station, received a report of a fatal assault at a field hut behind Ban Nong Saeng village in Moo 9, Nong…
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Misunderstanding sparks fight between Thai and foreign women on Bangla Road
A physical altercation broke out between Thai and foreign women on Bangla Road in Phuket on Sunday, December 7, reportedly sparked by a misunderstanding. The Facebook page Phuket Times shared a screenshot from a video of the incident on Sunday morning, captioned, “Fighting between Thai and foreign women. The Thai women involved did not know each other but joined the…
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Thailand unveils 800k tax deductions under TISA plan
Thailand’s Finance Ministry is launching a new savings initiative to help citizens prepare for an ageing population, with tax deductions of up to 800,000 baht under the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas revealed that the economic ministerial meeting yesterday, December 8, approved a key measure under the government’s fifth economic pillar,…
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Centara and Icons Series announce major sports partnership for a star-studded launch event in Bangkok
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proud to announce that it has become the Official Hotel Partner of the Reignwood Icons of Football 2026, which will see soccer legends from around the world tee off at Robinswood Golf Club in Bangkok from January 31 to February 1 2026. This landmark partnership, which unites two powerhouse brands in…
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BMA expands WFH plan to battle air pollution
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to increase participation in its work-from-home (WFH) programme to 300,000 people next year in an effort to reduce PM2.5 air pollution across the city. This target represents a major jump from the roughly 200,000 people who joined the scheme this year. The expansion aims to reduce traffic emissions and protect public health during the…
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Thailand video news | Border airstrikes raise tensions, Tourist denied entry over cash rules, EDC Thailand
Today we’ll be talking about the escalation of hostilities between Thailand and Cambodia, a tourist getting turned away at Don Mueang for failing to provide evidence of funds, and a little later we’ll give you a preview of some magical experiences in the form of theme parks and music festivals. Thai Jets Strike Border Positions as Fighting Intensifies Thai military…
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17 South Korean and Chinese scammers arrested in Bangkok and Pattaya
Police arrested 17 South Korean and Chinese nationals in Bangkok and Pattaya for running a major call centre scam that caused losses of more than 500 million baht to victims in South Korea. Officers from the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) and the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD), working with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Thailand, announced the…
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Photo of Thai PM with Cambodian governor resurfaces
Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen has posted a video and photos showing Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his wife together with the Cambodian governor, accusing Anutin of betraying former ties to gain political advantage. In the post, viewers can see Anutin and his wife, Thananon Niramit, in the same frame as Pailin Governor Ban Sreymom. Hun Sen claimed that…
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The Red Cross Fair 2025 brings 11 days of food, culture, charity, and famous shops to Lumpini Park
A lot of the information for the fair and at the fair will be in Thai. If you are not able to read Thai too well, you should always have a translation app handy or come with someone who can read Thai for both onsite and online. The cool season arrives with the joyful event that Thais look forward to…
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How Menscape Clinic is shaping the future of men’s health in Bangkok
For decades, men’s health has been treated as a sensitive topic, something rarely discussed openly, if at all. This silence has taken a toll on countless men, affecting their confidence, wellbeing, and overall quality of life. Across Thailand and much of Asia, awareness has traditionally been low. Specialised clinics were uncommon, and social stigma discouraged men from seeking help. As…
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Thai man and Norwegian woman arrested in drug raid at Phuket luxury villa
Police arrested a Thai man and a Norwegian woman at a luxury villa in Phuket’s Cape Panwa area for drug dealing. Officers seized heroin, crystal meth, and methamphetamine (known locally as Yaba) during the raid. Wichit Police Station officers told the media that their ongoing crackdown on drug users and small-scale dealers led them to the pair, 54 year old…
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Rocket fire and armed exchanges continue along Thai–Cambodian border
Clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border have continued for a third consecutive day since December 7, with further exchanges taking place this morning, December 9. No new casualties have been confirmed. ThaiRath reported yesterday, December 8, that Cambodian military activity was detected across several provinces bordering Cambodia, including Ubon Ratchathani, Buriram, Si Saket, and Sa Kaeo. In Buriram’s Ban Kruad district,…
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Thai tank operator killed in border clash remembered by family
Family in Roi Et province prepare to receive the body of Sergeant Major First Class Satawat Sujarit, a Thai soldier who died in a violent border clash at Chong Bok in Nam Yuen district, Ubon Ratchathani province. Yesterday afternoon, on December 8, reporters visited the municipal market community of Nong Phok subdistrict, where the family of the fallen soldier lives.…
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EDC Thailand 2026: Bigger, bolder, brighter, and back for round two
Electric Daisy Carnival (EDC) returns to Phuket from January 16 to 18, 2026, and this time it’s doubled in size. After selling out its 2025 debut and ranking as the #3 most attended EDC festival worldwide (behind only the United States and Mexico). EDC Thailand 2026 brings more stages, new festival zones, and experiences that haven’t been seen outside Nevada,…
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Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi offers a cosy Christmas escape just outside the city
Have you been craving a festive celebration outside of the city centre without travelling too far? Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa, might be the place you have in mind. The resort sits among lakes, gardens, and its golf course, which makes the whole place feel pleasantly removed from Bangkok’s hustle and bustle, even though you barely left…
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PM rules out negotiations with Cambodia, gives reassurance on the Trump Tax Deal
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul declared that Thailand will end diplomatic negotiations with Cambodia and reassured that the conflict will not derail the Trump tax agreement. Anutin explained that the Thai armed forces already activated full defensive measures, though he declined to disclose operational details. He emphasised that the military will confront any invasion with force if necessary. When asked whether…
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Investigation underway after newborn’s body is found in a Nakhon Phanom bin
Police in Nakhon Phanom launched an urgent investigation after villagers found a dead body of a newborn baby in a rubbish bin. At 1.30pm yesterday, December 7, Pol. Capt. Sitthiphon Wongnilobon, deputy investigator at Mueang Nakhon Phanom Police Station, received a report of a disturbing discovery in Nong Bua Village, Moo 10, Nong Yat subdistrict. He arrived with Pol. Col. Thanachit…
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MELAND: A world-class indoor magical theme park debuts at Siam Paragon is now open!
MELAND, the world-leading indoor theme park, celebrates the grand opening of its first global flagship outside China, located on the 5th floor of Siam Paragon in the heart of Bangkok. Designed to deliver next-level fun and redefine family edutainment in Thailand, this debut marks a significant milestone in MELAND’s global expansion journey. The arrival of the magical theme park MELAND…
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Tourist denied entry at Don Mueang Airport over minimum cash rule
A foreign tourist took to social media to warn travellers to avoid Don Mueang Airport after immigration officers denied her entry into Thailand. In a video posted online, the woman said officers at Don Mueang Immigration denied her entry because of a lack of sufficient funds. She insisted she had never been informed of this rule before, despite entering Thailand…
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Buriram Airport Raised to Maximum Security Alert Amid Border Tensions
BURIRAM — Deputy Transport Minister Mallika Jiraphanvanich has ordered Buriram Airport to implement maximum security measures immediately following unrest along the Thai-Cambodian border on December 7. The directive requires the Department of Airports (DOA) to operate on a 24-hour high alert status. Authorities will enforce rigorous inspections of all individuals, luggage, and vehicles entering and exiting the airport premises. Minister…
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