South Korea Summons Cambodian Envoy Over Student’s Torture Death, Surge in Scam Crimes

SEOUL – South Korea has summoned Cambodia’s ambassador to formally protest a sharp rise in job scams and illegal detentions targeting its citizens, following the torture-related death of a 22-year-old South Korean student in Cambodia. The diplomatic move reflects growing alarm over organized crime networks operating with apparent impunity in the Southeast Asian nation. Cambodia […]

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Flooding Persists in 15 Provinces as Waters Rise in Ayutthaya and Udon Thani

BANGKOK – Widespread flooding continues to affect 15 provinces across Thailand, with the Central Plain bearing the brunt of the inundation and rising water levels reported in Ayutthaya and Udon Thani. The situation remains fluid as authorities monitor the evolving conditions. Century-Old Stupa Collapses in Nakhon Phanom According to the Department of Disaster Prevention and […]

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Ukrainian National Arrested for Drug Possession and Public Disturbance in Phuket

PHUKET – A 38-year-old Ukrainian man was taken into custody in Phuket’s Thalang district late last night after allegedly causing a public disturbance while under the influence of drugs. The incident occurred in the Sakoo subdistrict, prompting police intervention around 11:30 p.m. Russian citizen arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport for indecent behaviour on a pick-up in […]

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Century-Old Stupa Collapses in Nakhon Phanom

NAKHON PHANOM – The 123-year-old Buddhist stupa known as Phra Tat Non Tan collapsed on Sunday, resulting in the complete loss of the historic structure. The Fine Arts Department announced on Monday that reconstruction, estimated to cost at least 20 million baht, will be necessary to recreate the landmark in its original likeness. Nakhon Phanom […]

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Cambodia Files UN Complaint Alleging Thai ‘Psychological Intimidation’ at Border

GENEVA – Cambodia has submitted an urgent appeal to the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, formally accusing the Thai military of employing “psychological intimidation” against Cambodian civilians residing along the contested border. The complaint, filed by the Cambodian Human Rights Commission (CHRC), alleges the use of disturbing sound broadcasts as a tactic of […]

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