BANGKOK – A 26-year-old Thai woman has been found dead under suspicious circumstances in Poipet, Cambodia, after allegedly being subjected to brutal torture for failing to meet scamming targets. The victim, identified only as Suda from Phang-nga province, had been working at a fraudulent call center in the border town opposite Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. […]
BANGKOK – International observers from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have verified that new landmines have been laid along the contested Thai-Cambodian border, escalating regional tensions and complicating diplomatic efforts. The confirmation came from Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan, who revealed the findings on Thursday while announcing plans for renewed peace talks between the […]
The National Alcohol Beverage Policy Committee has approved allowing alcohol sales and consumption from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., clearing the way for expanded service during the upcoming New Year period. A separate proposal to permit sales from midnight to 4 a.m. remains unresolved, as health officials voiced concerns about accident rates during those hours. […]
PHUKET – In a significant international security operation, Thai cyber police have apprehended a suspected Russian military intelligence officer in Phuket following a coordinated investigation with the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation. The 35-year-old foreign national, identified by international media as Aleksey Lukashev of GRU Unit 26165, was arrested this week and faces extradition […]
BANGKOK – Thailand’s economic growth is projected to slow significantly over the coming years, with the International Monetary Fund forecasting a deceleration to 2.1% in 2025 and a further decline to 1.6% in 2026. The warning came during the IMF’s 2025 Article IV Consultation, which highlighted rising economic risks and persistent structural challenges despite stronger-than-expected […]
PHUKET – A foreign tourist has provoked widespread condemnation after being captured on video spitting on an unsuspecting couple at a Phuket restaurant. The disturbing incident, which occurred without any prior interaction or provocation, was recorded by the restaurant’s security camera and subsequently shared online by the establishment’s owner on November 14th. Chinese Woman Detained […]
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 13 November 2025 issued a press release regarding Cambodia’s repeated violations of the Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, as follows: 1. On 10 November 2025, Cambodia violated the Joint Declaration on the outcomes of the meeting between Thailand and Cambodia, which was […]
BANGKOK – Former deputy national police chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn is facing a defamation lawsuit after publicly describing the police force as “the largest criminal organisation.” The legal action was announced by Pol Lt Gen Trairong Phiewphan, the assistant national police chief, during a press briefing on Wednesday. Eight Thai policemen jailed for corruption […]
