PHITSANULOK — A 35-year-old man was killed and his wife critically injured when a freight train collided with their pickup truck at an unbarricaded railway crossing in Phrom Phiram district early Wednesday. The impact hurled the vehicle into a roadside canal, destroying it and prompting urgent rescue efforts. Train driver killed as train hit truck […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s military commanders have unanimously agreed to indefinitely close all border checkpoints with Cambodia and erect extensive fencing along the disputed frontier, citing national security threats following recent deadly clashes. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting at the Royal Thai Armed Forces Headquarters attended by both serving and newly appointed military […]
PHUKET — Four “British” men of foreign origin, have been formally charged with joint robbery after allegedly attacking and robbing a 40-year-old American lawyer in Cherng Talay earlier this week. The victim was targeted for his luxurious Philippe Patek watch estimated to be worth over 2 million baht, while riding his motorcycle, in an incident […]
BANGKOK — His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has formally endorsed Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s cabinet, as published in the Royal Gazette on Thursday. The announcement confirms key ministerial appointments, including Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn as Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister, Ekniti Nitithanprapas as Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister, and General Natthapon Nakpanich as Defense Minister. […]
SA KAEO — Ten water cannon trucks have been placed on standby for deployment to the volatile border area near Ban Nong Ya Kaew village in Sa Kaeo province, where Cambodian protesters have clashed repeatedly with Thai troops over newly installed barbed wire fencing. The move comes after four Thai crowd control officers were injured […]
BANGKOK — The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced plans to raise international passenger fees from 15 to 25 baht and introduce new charges for landing, cargo, and aviation fuel by October 2025. The move aims to address rising security costs and infrastructure needs while keeping Thailand’s fees competitive with regional counterparts. Airports […]
SA KAEO — The chief of staff of Thailand’s First Army Region, Maj. Gen. Suravich Daengchan, publicly condemned Cambodia on Thursday for allegedly using women, children, and monks to escalate tensions along the disputed border near Sa Kaeo province. The accusations follow a violent confrontation on Wednesday where Thai forces used tear gas and rubber […]
SARABURI — Police are hunting a knife-wielding robber who held a female customer hostage at a gold shop in Ban Mo district on Wednesday afternoon, stealing gold ornaments worth approximately 240,000 baht before escaping on a motorcycle, the Bangkok Post reported. The brazen robbery marks the second time the same shop has been targeted in […]
