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Three Myanmar Migrants Killed by Village Security Volunteer in Chachoengsao

Teen’s Family Mourns as Australian Suspect Faces Court Over Pattaya Killing

Man Arrested in Silom for Random Knife Attack on Foreign Woman

Coordinated Blasts Strike Southern Thai Petrol Stations, Injuring One

Thailand Tightens Borders with Enhanced Biometric Screening to Combat Crime

In a significant move to bolster national security, Thai Immigration announced on 25 November enhanced screening and verification measures for all foreign nationals entering and exiting the kingdom. The initiative, which applies across all international airports and land border checkpoints, is designed to prevent individuals from disguising themselves as tourists to commit crimes or engage […]

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Southern Thailand Flood Death Toll Reaches 33 as Waters Continue to Rise

The death toll from catastrophic flooding across southern Thailand has climbed to 33 as rising waters continue to overwhelm nine provinces, disrupting the lives of nearly three million residents. Government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat confirmed the fatalities on Wednesday, with Nakhon Si Thammarat reporting the highest number of deaths at nine, followed by Songkhla, Pattani, and […]

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Thai Transgender Community Seeks Legal Action Against Foreigner Over Covert Videos

BANGKOK – Members of Thailand’s transgender community are calling for legal action against a foreign national who has been secretly recording and sharing videos of them without consent. The individual, known online as “Yaribal,” has allegedly used hidden cameras in smart glasses to film encounters in entertainment districts like Pattaya, subsequently posting the footage on […]

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Bank of Thailand Mandates Direct Reporting of Suspicious Transactions in Crackdown on ‘Grey’ Money

BANGKOK – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is significantly expanding its regulatory oversight by requiring financial institutions to directly report suspicious transactions potentially linked to illicit “grey” money. Under new directives from the Financial Institutions Business Act, banks must now submit these reports directly to the central bank, marking a substantial shift from the previous […]

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Mass Evacuation Ordered in Hat Yai as Flood Crisis Worsens

HAT YAI – Songkhla Governor Ratthasart Chidchu has issued an unprecedented mandatory evacuation order for all residents of Hat Yai district as the province faces its worst flooding in a quarter-century. The emergency declaration, announced Monday, mandates immediate relocation to designated shelters amid rapidly rising floodwaters fueled by heavy rainfall and runoff from neighboring Sadao […]

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Severe Flooding Halts 10 Southern Train Services, Routes Adjusted

BANGKOK – Persistent flooding across southern Thailand has forced the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) to suspend ten train services and adjust several others after floodwaters submerged tracks in Songkhla province. The cancellations, announced Saturday, affect major routes connecting Bangkok to southern destinations including Hat Yai, Sungai Kolok, and Padang Besar. Flash Floods Strand Tourists […]

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Widespread Flooding Submerges Southern Provinces and Ayutthaya, Displacing Thousands

BANGKOK – Four southern provinces are grappling with severe flooding following days of torrential rainfall triggered by a cold front, while the central province of Ayutthaya remains largely inundated. The affected southern regions include Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phatthalung, and Songkhla, where rising waters have disrupted daily life, damaged infrastructure, and prompted large-scale relief […]

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