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Thai Government stands firm as border tensions with Cambodia escalate
At 1.20pm today, July 29, 2025, at the Government House’s Naree Club press centre, Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai, Foreign Minister Maris Sengiampong, and Deputy Defense Minister General Natthaphon Nakpanich held a press briefing updating the government’s response to the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border conflict. The Thai government expressed sincere commitment and strong efforts to swiftly end the clashes along the…
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Cambodian Lieutenant caught spying on Thai military in Chanthaburi
On July 29, 2025, military security sources in Chanthaburi-Trat reported that the Royal Thai Marine Task Force in Chanthaburi (Task Force Nyo Chanthaburi) detained Oeun Khoem, a 43 year old Cambodian national holding a NON-LA visa, who entered Thailand on March 12, 2025, with permission valid until March 11, 2027. Oeun, residing in Thap Sai Subdistrict, Pong Nam Ron District,…
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Private photos leaked after phone repair at Phuket shopping mall
A Thai woman accused six employees at Studio 7 in Central Phuket of allegedly stealing private photos from her phone and distributing them via the Telegram application. The 22 year old victim shared the details of her case on the Facebook page Rose to Universe to raise public awareness in the hope of obtaining justice. The incident reportedly took place…
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Thailand and Cambodia agree to ease border tensions after high-level military talks
Today, July 29, at the Royal Thai Army Headquarters, Army Spokesperson Major General Winthai Suvaree announced the outcomes of urgent discussions held between Thai and Cambodian military commanders stationed along the border. The meetings took place simultaneously at 10am today, July 29, across three key zones and aimed to ease growing tensions following recent clashes between the two nations. In…
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Thai Military slams Cambodian ceasefire claims as deceptive illusion
Tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border continue to escalate as Thailand’s armed forces strongly refute claims by Cambodia’s Ministry of National Defence that a full ceasefire is in effect. At a press conference held at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters, Colonel Chaltrapee Poonsri, Deputy Spokesperson of the Thai Armed Forces, dismissed statements made by Cambodian Defense Ministry spokesperson, Lieutenant General…
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Thailand video news | Six dead in Bangkok market shooting, Ceasefire reached between Thailand and Cambodia—but tensions flare hours later
In today’s Thailand video news, Jay reports on a range of major developments across the country. Tragedy struck in Bangkok as a deadly shooting at the Or Tor Kor Market left six people dead, exposing deep issues tied to financial hardship and mental health. Meanwhile, hopes for peace between Thailand and Cambodia were dashed just hours after a ceasefire agreement,…
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EOD Police destroy BM-21 rocket embedded under Buriram house
Yesterday, July 28, Police Major General Narongsak Promtha, Commander of Buriram Provincial Police, inspected the explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team as they handled a BM-21 rocket fired by Cambodian forces that landed in a resident’s home in Ban Kruat district, Buriram province. The rocket struck the roof of 64 year old Sengiam Tuprawon’s house, creating a roughly 40 centimetre diameter…
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Elderly Thai couple killed in hit-and-run while fleeing border clashes
An elderly Thai couple lost their lives in a hit-and-run incident in the Isaan province of Sa Kaeo on Sunday, July 27, while evacuating on a sidecar motorcycle following the recent border clashes. The tragic incident occurred on a road in the Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo. An SUV reportedly crashed into the couple’s sidecar motorcycle, killing the elderly woman…
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Chiang Rai on alert as rising waters flood communities
Heavy rainfall in upstream areas has triggered severe flooding in parts of Chiang Rai’s Mae Sai district, with the Sai River overflowing and submerging several at-risk communities early yesterday, July 28. Officials reported that the Thai–Myanmar Friendship Bridge No. 1 was partially blocked after a large volume of debris, including logs and garbage, was swept downstream, obstructing the river’s flow.…
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30 Myanmar migrants found hidden in truck after Ayutthaya highway chase
Today, July 29, police in Ayutthaya intercepted a pickup truck packed with 30 undocumented Myanmar nationals after a high-speed pursuit on Asia Highway, exposing a human smuggling operation. Police Colonel That Phosuwan, Commander of Highway Police Subdivision 1, said the dramatic incident unfolded after officers received a report from Police Lieutenant Colonel Supakorn Tangkaprasert, head of Highway Police Station 1.…
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Thai flag raised across Thailand to boost morale of soldiers at border
Several business operators across the country displayed the Thai national flag on their buildings and signage to boost the morale of soldiers stationed at the Thai-Cambodian border amid ongoing clashes. The Thai flag was shown on multiple LED screens, both inside and outside shopping malls operated by the retail and development company Siam Piwat, including Siam Center, Siam Paragon, and…
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Thailand condemns Cambodia over ceasefire breach
The Royal Thai Army (RTA) condemned Cambodia for allegedly violating a ceasefire agreement, reporting multiple attacks into Thai territory at several locations. The acting Prime Minister (PM) of Thailand, Phumtham Wechayachai, yesterday, July 28, met with Cambodian PM Hun Manet in Malaysia. Both parties eventually agreed to a ceasefire along the two countries’ shared border. The ceasefire was scheduled to…
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Thai army dismisses Cambodia’s chemical weapon claims as fake news
The Royal Thai Army firmly rejected accusations from Cambodia about the alleged use of chemical weapons in a recent incident, dismissing them as fake news. Thai military representatives refuted these claims, pointing out that the evidence presented by Cambodia’s military was misleading and misrepresented the facts. Cambodia’s military had recently shared photographs they claimed depicted the aftermath of a chemical…
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Buriram evacuates residents amid renewed hostilities near Thai-Cambodian border
Residents in Chalerm Phrakiat, Lahan Sai, and Non Dindaeng districts in Buriram were evacuated following artillery shell impacts in Lahan Sai amid renewed hostilities yesterday, July 27. Earlier, only those in Ban Kruat district had been evacuated. The closure of 85 schools near the border in Ban Kruat and Lahan Sai districts has been announced by educational officials in Buriram.…
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Blaze destroys eight vehicles at Ban Rai hotel car park
A fire broke out in the early hours at a tourist hotel car park in Ban Rai, Uthai Thani province, destroying eight vehicles. Police are currently investigating the cause of the incident. Today, July 28, police from Ban Rai Police Station in Uthai Thani were informed of a fire at a well-known hotel in Ban Rai district. Patrol officers, including…
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Cambodian rocket attack on Sisaket kills one, injures another
Yesterday, July 27, a BM-21 rocket attack from Cambodia struck a civilian area in the Sao Thong Chai subdistrict of Sisaket, Thailand, resulting in one death and one injury. This incident is part of escalating hostilities along the Thailand-Cambodia border, intensifying since July 24, amid a longstanding territorial dispute centred around the Ta Muen Thom and Preah Vihear temple regions.…
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Chiang Rai declares red alert amid severe flooding crisis (video)
Emergency measures have been initiated in Chiang Rai as a red-level alert has been declared due to severe flooding in the north of Thailand. Officials have issued warnings for four high-risk areas in Mueang Chiang Rai district, urging immediate evacuation to safer locations. At approximately 7.30am on July 28, a Facebook page, Rak Chiang Tung, shared a video showing the…
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AEROTHAI ensures Thai flights unaffected by border tension
Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (AEROTHAI) is set to fully support military operations while maintaining normal commercial flight operations, despite tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border. Surachai Nuprom, acting director of AEROTHAI, confirmed the organisation’s preparedness following Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit’s directive to closely monitor and report on the border situation. AEROTHAI is actively managing the situation after a Notice to Airmen…
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Thai officials repatriate bodies of Cambodian soldiers after clashes
Thai officials have repatriated the bodies of 12 Cambodian soldiers who died in clashes at Phu Makua. The handover took place at 4.30pm yesterday, July 27, at the permanent border crossing at Chong Sa-ngam, in Phrai Phatthana subdistrict, Phu Sing district, Sisaket province. The remains will be returned to Cambodia for religious rites in their homeland. This action aligns with…
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Man drowns in Samut Prakan canal despite rescue attempt
A man drowned while attempting to swim across a canal in Samut Prakan’s Bang Phli district. Despite waving for help before submerging, rescue divers only found his body hours later after a traditional ritual was performed. The incident was reported to the Phra Nakhon Radio Centre at 1pm yesterday, July 27, when witnesses saw the man disappear in the Suvarnabhumi…
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Body of missing swimmer found at Nai Thon Beach
The body of a 23 year old man, Nianus Salae, has been discovered near the rocks at Nai Thon Beach after he was swept away by waves while swimming. Rescue workers have taken the body for forensic examination before it is returned to his family for religious rites. Nianus, who worked in Phuket but hailed from Pattani province, was swimming…
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Thai police arrest suspected Cambodian spy near Surin border
Thai police have apprehended another suspected Cambodian spy near the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin province. Evidence of photographing and recording coordinates of Thai strategic military sites was discovered. The incident occurred in Phanom Dong Rak district today, July 27. According to a Facebook post by Prat Sam Si, local police arrested the suspect while he was allegedly attempting to gather…
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Cambodian military attack damages Thai heritage site with rockets
On July 27, Cambodian military forces fired BM-21 multiple rocket launchers targeting Prasat Ta Muen Thom, causing significant damage to the ancient site. The action has been widely condemned as an unacceptable attack on cultural heritage. The Army Military Force – Reserve page shared images and messages online, highlighting the gravity of the situation. They reported that the Cambodian army…
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Rail services to Ban Khlong Luek halted amid border tensions
Rail services connecting Aranyaprathet and Ban Khlong Luek border station on the eastern line have been halted indefinitely due to border tensions, as announced by the State Railway of Thailand (SRT). This information was shared yesterday, July 26. The SRT’s public relations office issued a notice on Facebook at 3.25pm, expressing regret for any inconvenience caused by the service suspension.…
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Escalating Thailand-Cambodia conflict prompts mass evacuation
A total of 113 people have fled from Sa Kaeo province to Prachin Buri province due to ongoing clashes between Thailand and Cambodia. This exodus, which includes 142 people in total, comes amidst escalating tensions in Surin and along the northeastern border, with the conflict now spreading to eastern regions like Sa Kaeo and Trat. Nadee district chief Somchai Putthasena…
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Thai policemen injured by Cambodian mortar fire in Sisaket
Five border patrol policemen were injured by Cambodian mortar fire at an operational base in Kantharalak district, Sisaket province. Alongside military skirmishes between Thai and Cambodian forces on the front line, other areas along the border are also patrolled by the Border Patrol Police. On July 26, the Border Patrol Police Facebook page posted a message expressing support for the…
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Artillery fire damages homes in Ubon Ratchathani, causes alarm
Yesterday, July 26, homes in Nam Yuen district of Ubon Ratchathani province suffered damage following artillery fire from Cambodian military forces. The shells impacted several houses, with local officials subsequently visiting the affected areas to assess the destruction. One of the damaged homes belonged to a village security officer, who remains in shock over the incident as his entire house…
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Bangkok police arrest two men in 434kg meth bust
Two men were arrested in connection with trafficking a large quantity of crystal methamphetamine, approximately 426 kilogrammes, from a residence in Soi Nuanchan, Bangkok. The suspects, identified as 39 year old Sunthorn, a motorcycle mechanic, and 31 year old Rattikorn with a history in drug trafficking, were apprehended on July 24 at around 6am. The arrest was part of the…
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Thailand and Cambodia clash leaves 33 dead, displacing 150,000
Thailand and Cambodia exchanged heavy artillery fire for a third consecutive day yesterday, resulting in at least 33 fatalities and displacing over 150,000 people along the contested border. Fighting erupted for the first time in Trat’s coastal region, where the countries’ boundaries meet on the Gulf of Thailand, about 250 kilometres southwest of the main conflict zone. AFP journalists in…
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Topless woman rescued on Pattaya street in distress drama
Pattaya officials sprang into action after a woman in visible mental distress was spotted wandering shirtless down a busy Jomtien street. The unsettling scene unfolded on Bun Kanchana Soi 2, where concerned residents alerted authorities after noticing the woman behaving erratically without a top on. Responding with speed and sensitivity, officers from the Jomtien municipal enforcement unit located the woman…
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