BANGKOK – The Royal Thai Army stated there is currently no evidence to substantiate claims that China is covertly resupplying Cambodian forces with weapons. The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny following the Thai military’s capture of a significant cache of sophisticated guided anti-tank missiles from the Chong Anh Ma area in Ubon Ratchathani province, Thai […]
BANGKOK – The Thai baht has surged to its strongest level against the US dollar in over four years, escalating pressure on the Bank of Thailand ahead of its critical monetary policy meeting this week. The currency rose to 31.523 per dollar, marking its highest valuation since June 2021. Thai Baht Faces Further Depreciation Amid […]
KOH PHANGAN – Police have arrested a French man and four Myanmar nationals in a crackdown on an unlicensed resort operation on the tourist island of Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province. The action is part of ongoing efforts to regulate illegal foreign-run businesses on the popular destination. French Nationals Accused of Operating Illegal Villa […]
UDON THANI – A late-night bar incident in Udon Thani escalated into violence, leaving several people injured and triggering a police investigation. The altercation began when a Brazilian professional footballer was accused of attempting to leave without paying his bill, resulting in a physical confrontation that also involved a retired New York police officer. Foreign […]
BANGKOK – Former People’s Party MP for Chachoengsao province, Jirat Thongsuwan, was sentenced to two years in prison today after being found guilty by the Criminal Court on charges of using falsified documents to evade military conscription. People’s Party Leader Vows to Continue Pushing for Amendment of Lese-Majeste Law The case followed a complaint filed […]
PHUKET – A Russian female tourist was rescued by lifeguards at Phuket’s Patong Beach after she was found floating unconscious in the sea. The incident occurred near a lifeguard post in Patong Bay on December 14 at approximately 10:25 a.m., drawing immediate attention from nearby beachgoers who alerted the stationed safety personnel. Kuwaiti Tourists Attack […]
UBON RATCHATHANI – A sudden military ban on fuel exports has left hundreds of tanker trucks stranded at the Chong Mek border crossing, a key gateway into Laos. Thailand’s Second Army Area Command imposed the ban on all fuels and military materiel, effective from midnight, citing security concerns linked to escalating clashes on the Thai-Cambodian […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s Election Commission has officially scheduled the kingdom’s next general election for February 8, 2026. The announcement follows the dissolution of the House of Representatives, which took effect on December 12 after a Royal Decree was issued at the request of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul. Election Commission Chief Targets February 8 for General […]
