BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stated that the dismantling of a statue resembling a Hindu deity near the Thai-Cambodian border cannot be equated with the sacrifices of Thai soldiers injured in the ongoing conflict. His remarks came in response to concerns raised by India over the statue’s removal, which Indian officials described as disrespectful […]
PATTAYA – A German national was taken into police custody after an intoxicated rampage at Bang Sare market in Sattahip district, Chonburi province, on December 23, 2025. The incident caused significant alarm among vendors and residents, prompting police intervention to restore order and prevent further harm, Khaosod newspaper reported. Naked Australian man arrested after bizarre […]
BANGKOK – A foreign man is evading capture after allegedly attacking and stealing the motorcycle of a Bolt taxi rider in Bangkok on Sunday night. The incident occurred around 11:15 p.m. on December 22 near Soi Wisut Kasat under the Rama 8 Bridge. Drunk British Man Launches Brutal Attack on Pattaya Bolt Driver The motorcycle […]
BANGKOK – Cambodian Defence Minister Tea Seiha has formally called for an immediate end to hostilities and full implementation of existing ceasefire agreements in a letter to his Thai counterpart. The proposal, dated December 22, urges a return to the terms of the Kuala Lumpur ceasefire agreement signed on July 26 and the Joint Declaration […]
CHANTHABURI – Military officials from Thailand and Cambodia commenced high-level negotiations on Wednesday at the Ban Laem border checkpoint in Chanthaburi province, raising hopes for a formal ceasefire agreement. The talks, part of a four-day meeting of the General Border Committee (GBC), are seen as a critical step toward ending weeks of hostilities along the […]
BANGKOK – Thailand is facing a severe road safety crisis, with civil society groups highlighting a daily toll of approximately 40 fatalities and annual economic losses estimated at 600 billion baht. In a push for urgent reform, these organizations are advocating for stringent measures against drunk driving, including the confiscation of vehicles during the upcoming […]
SA KAEO – Heavy fighting along the Thai-Cambodian border escalated on Monday as Cambodian forces fired BM-21 rockets into Sa Kaeo province, injuring seven individuals and prompting a full-scale evacuation of local communities. The attack struck Ban Nong Samet, wounding one police officer and six civilians, according to local authorities. Cambodian Artillery Shells Hit Thai […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s cannabis regulatory landscape is undergoing a major transformation, with all licensed cannabis shops now required to convert into full-fledged medical clinics under a new government decree. The move aims to restrict cannabis use strictly to medical purposes and imposes rigorous operational and staffing standards on existing businesses. Thailand to Review Cannabis Regulations […]
