National News · PoliticsHalf a Million Flee as Thai-Cambodian Fighting Menaces Preah Vihear
More than 500,000 have fled renewed Thai-Cambodian shelling, threatening Preah Vihear. Stay informed on safety tips, travel advisories and relief efforts.
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Politics · National NewsUndecided Voters Could Tip or Derail Thailand’s 2026 Election
Almost one third of Thai voters remain undecided ahead of the 2026 election. Learn issues swaying them, provinces to watch, and how parties will earn support.
Politics · National NewsThai Tank Strike Destroys Arms Cache in Cambodian Casino; Border Curfews Imposed
Thai tanks shelled a suspected arms depot in a Cambodian casino opposite Sa Kaeo, prompting curfews, halted border trade and a flood of refugees into Thailand.
National News · PoliticsThailand’s Eastern Border Under Siege as Rockets and Drones Displace 170,000
Rockets and kamikaze drones along the Thai-Cambodian border have killed soldiers, displaced 170,000 people and frozen ฿100 bn in trade — latest on the escalating clash.
National News · PoliticsShelling at Thai Border Displaces 200,000, Cash Aid and Bunkers Ramp Up
Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has forced nearly 200,000 into shelters; PromptPay cash aid, fresh bunkers and QR-code registration speed relief for affected families.
Sports · National NewsSEA Games Spectators in Thailand Risk Jail for Waving Illegal Betting Scarves
Thai police & AI scanners will monitor SEA Games crowds for scarves promoting illegal betting. Offenders face up to 5 years' jail and ฿100k fines. Stay safe.
National News · PoliticsRockets Fired from Cambodia Slam Buri Ram Paddy Fields, Terrifying Border Villagers
Five Grad rockets fired from Cambodia hit Buri Ram paddy fields, damaging crops and sending villagers to shelters as the Thai army boosts border security.
National News · CultureSurin’s Prasat Ta Kwai Turns Warzone, Over 1,100 Schools Closed
Border clashes at Surin’s ancient Khmer temple have shuttered over 1,100 schools, sparked mass evacuations and drawn UNESCO scrutiny. Follow live updates now.
National News · EconomyIsaan Under Fire: Cambodia Border Clash Kills Soldier, 438,000 Evacuated
Thailand-Cambodia border clashes kill a Thai soldier, injure eight and force 438,000 Isaan residents to flee as trade stalls—follow updates and safety tips.