Border Tensions Escalate as Cambodia Rejects Thai Demining Plan in Sa Kaeo

SA KAEO – A diplomatic standoff has intensified along the Thailand-Cambodia border after Cambodian authorities formally rejected Thailand’s unilateral plan to conduct landmine clearance operations in contested villages in Sa Kaeo province. The rejection has heightened military tensions in the area, with both sides reinforcing their positions near the disputed border. Remains of Homeless Thai […]

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Thai Police Dismantle Large Vehicle Smuggling Ring

BANGKOK – The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has successfully dismantled a sophisticated criminal network specializing in online vehicle fraud and cross-border smuggling into Myanmar. Police Lieutenant General Natthasak Chaowanasai, CIB Commissioner, announced the results of the operation on October 10, 2025, revealing that the syndicate used forged license plates and exploited border routes in Kanchanaburi […]

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Widespread Flooding Submerges Nearly 50,000 Homes in Ayutthaya

AYUTTHAYA – Severe flooding has inundated 46,709 households across 11 districts of this central province, with waters reaching critical levels in several communities. The ongoing disaster has left low-lying areas submerged, causing significant disruption to daily life and damaging key public infrastructure. Two Teenagers Drown in Ayutthaya Flood While Taking Photos Despite the Chao Phraya […]

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Thailand to Review Cannabis Regulations Amid Industry Pressure

BANGKOK – The Ministry of Public Health has announced it will reassess Thailand’s current cannabis regulations following growing concerns from representatives of business who argue that stringent rules are severely impacting the sector. The advocacy group “Writing Thailand’s Cannabis Future” recently met with health officials to urge swift reforms aimed at revitalizing the legal cannabis […]

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Bangkok Governor Proposes BTS Fare Hike to Offset Massive Operating Losses

BANGKOK – Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced on Monday that the maximum fare for the BTS Skytrain’s Green Line could rise to 65 baht, a significant increase from the current 47 baht cap. The proposed adjustment aims to address the substantial financial burden currently borne by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in subsidizing the system’s […]

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