Tourism · National NewsScenic Kanchanaburi Train Crash Injures 18 After Brake Failure
A brake failure on the Kanchanaburi–Nam Tok line sent 18 passengers to hospital. Follow probe updates and travel safety tips for rail journeys in Thailand.
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National News · TourismTrat Tourists and Locals on Edge as Thai Navy Repels Cambodian Incursion
Evacuation alerts in Trat as Thai Navy halts Cambodian forces at the border. Possible coastal road closures leave residents and tourists uneasy. Stay updated.
Politics · National NewsThailand Faces Crucial Charter Vote as Flood Relief Efforts Hang in the Balance
Thailand’s draft constitution hits a crucial second-reading vote on 10-11 Dec amid severe southern floods, risking relief funds and a snap election next year.
Economy · National NewsThailand’s Social Security Office Scraps 2026 Calendars, Saves 50 Million Baht by Going Digital
Thailand’s Social Security Office cancels its 2026 print calendar after appeal delays, shifting updates online and saving over 50 million baht. Find out what changes for members.
Immigration · National NewsThai Immigration Officers Bust $78M Fraud Boss and Rescue 120 Victims
Thai immigration police arrest a $78 million fraud kingpin, rescue 120 trafficking victims and speed up extraditions, thanks to new data-driven border tech.
Culture · National NewsThailand’s Nationwide Rituals, Service and Pageantry for King Bhumibol’s Day
On 5 Dec, Thailand honours King Bhumibol with nationwide rituals, floral tributes and volunteer drives. See ceremony times and join the service today.
National NewsDeadly Homemade Gun Dispute Exposes Rural Arms Surge in Chachoengsao
Two teenagers are shot dead in Phanom Sarakham after a homemade pistol deal turns violent. Arrests spark renewed calls to curb illegal guns in rural Thailand.
Economy · National NewsBangkok Families Shaken as TV Actress Faces THB 195M Loan-Fraud Charges
Actress Nana Rybena arrested in Bangkok for alleged THB195M loan fraud that hit families and investors. Learn how to protect yourself from scams.
National News · ImmigrationMae Sot Community on Edge as Myanmar Shells Land in Thailand
60mm shells from Myanmar hit Mae Sot homes, injure civilians. Thai forces used smoke rounds, boosted security as migration surges disrupt local trade.