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December 18, 2025

Cambodian Drones Spotted Near Thai Oil Rigs as Border Conflict Widens

BANGKOK – Cambodian drones have been observed near Thai oil installations in the Gulf of Thailand, marking a concerning expansion of hostilities as fierce border clashes between Thai and Cambodian forces enter their twelfth consecutive day. Thai Military Destroys Cambodian Rocket Arsenal, Intensifies Naval Blockade Lieutenant Priyada Buasomboon, assistant spokesperson for the Royal Thai Navy, […]

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Bangkok

December 18, 2025

Overpass Collapse Kills Driver in Samut Prakan

SAMUT PRAKAN — A fatal accident occurred on Thursday morning when an overpass collapsed onto traffic below after being struck by a dump truck, killing one driver and causing severe congestion along Bang Na-Trat Road. Massive Sinkhole Prompts Evacuations and Road Closures in Bangkok The incident took place at 9:15 a.m. on the Bangkok-bound lane […]

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A Tuk Tuk and a Taxi at the Night Market in Pratunam, Bangkok.

Bangkok

December 18, 2025

Bangkok Named World’s Most Visited City in 2025

Bangkok has been ranked the world’s most visited city in 2025 in the Top 100 City Destinations Index released by Euromonitor International. The Thai capital recorded 30.3 million international visitors, making it the world’s top destination. Explore Bangkok’s Waterways on a Private Longtail Boat Tour Along the Chao Phraya River Bangkok ranked ahead of Hong […]

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December 18, 2025

Thai Military Destroys Cambodian Rocket Arsenal, Intensifies Naval Blockade

BANGKOK – The Thai military has escalated its campaign against Cambodian forces, destroying a significant rocket arsenal near the Poipet border crossing and imposing a stringent naval blockade on oil and military supplies bound for Cambodia. The actions were detailed in a press briefing by defense officials on Thursday. Thai Marines Reclaim Border Zone in […]

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December 17, 2025

Thai Marines Reclaim Border Zone in Trat After Sustained Clashes

BANGKOK – Royal Thai Navy marines have secured the border area of Ban Nong Ri in Trat province following several days of fighting, successfully expelling Cambodian forces from what Thailand asserts is its sovereign territory. The navy confirmed the operation on Wednesday. Thai Soldier Death Toll Reaches 19 as Border Conflict Escalates Spokesman Rear Admiral […]

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South

December 17, 2025

Russian Man Arrested in Koh Phangan Drug Sting Involving Cryptocurrency

KOH PHANGAN – A Russian national has been arrested on Koh Phangan in a targeted drug sting after police linked narcotics sales on a messaging application to payments made in cryptocurrency. The 43-year-old suspect, identified as Mr. Ruslan, was detained late on December 15 following a coordinated undercover operation. Russian Overstayer Surviving on Streets Detained […]

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December 17, 2025

Thai Soldier Death Toll Reaches 19 as Border Conflict Escalates

BANGKOK – The death toll among Thai soldiers has risen to 19 following intense border clashes with Cambodian forces. Two soldiers were killed in fierce fighting yesterday at Mount 350, a strategic hilltop position near the Prasart Ta Kwai ancient temple ruins in Surin province’s Phanom Dong Rak district. Civilian Death Toll in Thailand Rises […]

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Serendipity Road Sihanoukville, Cambodia

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December 17, 2025

Trip.com Terminates Cambodia Tourism Deal Amid User Privacy Backlash

Global online travel agency Trip.com has suddenly canceled a recently signed partnership with Cambodia’s National Tourism Authority following a wave of user privacy concerns, primarily from customers in China and Thailand. The decision underscores growing public anxiety over data security and scam operations associated with Southeast Asia. Thailand Strengthens Tourism Collaboration with Trip.com The cooperation […]

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