Thai Forces Demolish Poipet Scam and Sniper Towers, Soothing Border Tensions
Thai Army flattened twin Poipet towers allegedly housing scam call-centre gangs and sniper posts, easing Sa Kaeo border tensions before ASEAN cease-fire talks.
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Thai Army flattened twin Poipet towers allegedly housing scam call-centre gangs and sniper posts, easing Sa Kaeo border tensions before ASEAN cease-fire talks.
China’s envoy joins ASEAN diplomats to push a Thai-Cambodian New Year ceasefire after 21 days of border shelling, aiming to protect villagers and revive trade.
Artillery strikes in Sa Kaeo killed a Thai soldier, damaged 200+ homes and shut 217 hospitals, forcing 150,000 residents to evacuate—get safety tips now.
Strange lights over Suvarnabhumi led to a drone-smuggling bust and a 9km no-fly zone. Learn new drone rules in Thailand and how they affect Bang Phli residents.
Seven Thai villagers injured and 21,000 displaced by Cambodian rocket strikes at the Sa Kaeo frontier. Trade stalls as shelters open and emergency aid arrives.
Thai Customs will levy fines up to four times unpaid duty, targeting 65 high-risk product groups. QR-coded e-origin checks arrive soon—exporters must audit traceability now.
Concerned about safety in Thailand amid border fighting? Here’s how to stay safe in Jan 2026, which areas to avoid, and what residents should know.
Over 100,000 Thai SLF defaulters must restructure under 1% interest and 0.5% penalty terms within weeks or risk asset seizure. Log in via SLF Connect today.
Dump-truck bed slams Bang Na-Trat footbridge in Bangkok, collapsing a 16 m span, killing a driver and snarling the morning commute—check detours now.