Thailand, Cambodia Reaffirm Peaceful Path on Border Issues

Thailand and Cambodia are set to convene a meeting of the Joint Commission on Demarcation for Land Boundary (JBC) in Phnom Penh on June 14, expressing their utmost determination to manage border matters through peaceful dialogue and existing bilateral mechanisms. The meeting follows a series of productive exchanges between military and government officials, which have […]

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Czech Woman Arrested at Phuket Airport for Visa Overstay

PHUKET – Immigration authorities arrested a 30-year-old Czech national at Phuket International Airport in the early hours of June 9, 2025, after discovering she had overstayed her visa by 36 days. Russian National Arrested for Overstaying Visa After 8-Month Temple Stay on Koh Phangan Phuket Immigration confirmed the arrest occurred at approximately 12:30 A.M. during […]

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Russian DJ Arrested for Drug Trafficking in Koh Phangan After Sting Operation

KOH PHANGAN – A Russian DJ, known for performing at Thailand’s island party hotspots, has been arrested for drug trafficking following a police sting operation involving undercover agents and digital surveillance. Intoxicated Russian Man Arrested for Reckless Driving and Drug Use on Koh Phangan The suspect, identified as 37-year-old Mr. Atoian, also known by his […]

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Thailand Suspends Bus Services to Cambodia Amid Heightened Border Restrictions

BANGKOK, June 9 — Thailand’s state-run Transport Company has suspended its daily international bus routes from Bangkok to Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, effective immediately, citing ongoing border crossing restrictions due to rising tensions between Thailand and Cambodia. Cambodian Troops Agree to Withdraw from Thai Border After Talks The decision halts round-trip services that previously […]

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Chinese Tourist Arrivals in Thailand Nosedive Over Safety Concerns

CHIANG MAI, June 9 — Chinese tour group arrivals in Thailand have dropped sharply, particularly in Chiang Mai, with some operators reporting a staggering 90% decline over recent months. Industry insiders attribute the downturn to growing safety concerns among Chinese travelers, amplified by viral reports of crime and scams circulating on Chinese social media. Drunken […]

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Two bombs rock downtown Pattani, third defused

Two bombs exploded in Pattani municipality on Sunday night, one causing minor injuries, and a third time bomb was discovered on Monday morning and was destroyed by the army. Southern Thailand Insurgents Call for Peace Talks as Violence Escalates Pattani police chief Pol Maj Gen Santhas Chueaputtarn said on Monday one bomb was detonated in […]

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