Politics · National NewsPita Apologizes at LA’s Wat Thai to Frontline Soldiers Before Vote
Pita Limjaroenrat apologizes to frontline soldiers at LA’s Wat Thai, seeking trust and woo security-minded voters ahead of Thailand’s 8 Feb 2025 election.
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Tourism · National NewsForeign Cyclist’s ‘Truck-Surfing’ Exposes Danger on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road
A 12-second clip of a tourist clinging to a cargo truck on Phuket’s Thepkrasattri Road has reignited safety fears. See accident stats, fines and tips to stay safe.
Environment · National NewsThai Navy Seizes Illegal Cambodian Trawler in Trat Waters, Aiding Local Fishermen
HTMS Thepha intercepted an unmarked Cambodian trawler 2,000yd inside Trat’s EEZ, detaining 4 crew. See how Thailand cracks down on illegal fishing.
Tech · National NewsTak Cable Raids to Curb Myanmar Scam Hubs Could Disrupt Your Internet
Thai cyber police cut illicit fibre in Tak to choke Myanmar scam hubs. Discover if the raids will slow your internet and boost safety along Thailand's border.
National News · PoliticsMortar Blast Injures Thai Sergeant as Ceasefire Wavers on Frontier
A pre-dawn mortar blast on the Thai-Cambodian border wounded a sergeant, testing a fragile ceasefire as Bangkok demands answers and troops brace for escalation.
Politics · National NewsThailand Election Commission Bars 18 Candidates, Including PM Hopeful
Discover why Thailand’s Election Commission barred 18 candidates, including a PM nominee, and learn how to appeal or verify rolls before the 24 February vote.
Politics · National NewsBuri Ram Village Elections Face Delays and Safe-Zone Voting Amid Border Shelling
Border shelling on the Thai-Cambodian frontier could delay Buri Ram’s 11 Jan village elections. Officials eye safe-zone voting and deploy 2,000 officers.
National News · PoliticsThai-Cambodia Border Rumors: How to Verify Information and Stay Prepared
Concerned about unrest along the Thai-Cambodia border? Get official fact-checking steps, hotline 1111, updated evacuation routes and budget insurance tips to keep your family safe.
National NewsRayong Motorcycle Crash Kills Swedish Expat, Exposes Safety Gaps
After a deadly Rayong motorcycle crash killed a Swedish expat, learn how speed, alcohol and sharp curves turn rides deadly—safety tips for expats in Thailand.