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If international diplomacy had a soundtrack, late July in Southeast Asia would have been all cymbals and drumrolls. While Thai and Cambodian forces traded fire along their contentious border, a different kind of volley erupted online: President Donald J. Trump posted on Truth Social on July 26 that the United States would halt trade talks with both countries if the shooting didn’t stop. Within hours, he said he was on the phone with Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s acting prime minister, urging both sides to stand down and talk it out. According to Trump, those calls worked. He announced that Phnom Penh and Bangkok had agreed to meet—and within days, the leaders did just that in Malaysia, hammering out their first ceasefire agreement. Ever the showman, Trump then proclaimed, “I am proud to be the President of PEACE!”—a victory lap that came paired with a recalibration of tariffs.…

What began as a straightforward rescue turned into a chilling discovery in Phitsanulok on Wednesday, August 6. Around 3pm, a truck loaded with eucalyptus logs lost control on a bend along the Pong Kae–Chat Trakan Road and plunged roughly 50 metres into a ravine in Chat Trakan district. As rescuers battled steep terrain and tangled brush to reach the injured driver, they stumbled upon something no one expected: the wreckage of a second car, long hidden beneath vines, with a human skeleton inside. A rescue that became a recovery Teams from the Phitsanulok Foundation rushed to the scene after the eucalyptus-laden truck left the road at the notorious curve. The driver, who survived the plunge, was the immediate priority. While securing the crash site and preparing to recover the truck, rescuers noticed a glint of metal and the unmistakable silhouette of an overturned hatchback about 20 metres away from the…

In a spellbinding tribute to the timeless elegance and cherished contributions of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, the majestic bridges cradling the banks of the Chao Phraya River are set to sparkle like never before. The Department of Rural Roads is orchestrating a luminous spectacle, draping a dozen of these architectural marvels in a splendid array of lights. This radiant display is a heartfelt nod to the Queen Mother’s birthday celebration on the glorious day of August 12, 2025, and an expression of gratitude for her royal patronage. This vibrant event invites locals and visitors alike to soak in a cascade of lights that will grace not only the heart of Bangkok but its enchanting outskirts as well. Picture this: the alluring glow of electricity weaving through an illustrious collection of bridges, sparking life into the city’s skyline, transforming ordinary evenings into extraordinary experiences. The illuminated bridges awaiting…

In a heart-wrenching saga that continues to unfold, a 32-year-old Thai woman named Noi is desperately seeking justice after her ex-husband viciously assaulted her at her home in Nonthaburi province, close to the bustling city of Bangkok. This brutal encounter left her with a myriad of severe injuries, necessitating a staggering total of 54 stitches. With her case still in limbo, Noi has turned to the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, fearing both delays in police action and for her own well-being. The perpetrator, a 46-year-old man named Kong, was formerly married to Noi, and they finalized their divorce just a few short weeks before the horrific incident. Noi recounted her ordeal to Paveena Hongsakun, the pioneering founder of the Pavena Foundation. She explained that despite being wed to Kong for seven long years, they had no children together. A trail of recent physical abuse had finally driven Noi…

In an unexpected twist straight out of a crime thriller, a Russian tourist’s misadventure in the vibrant city of Pattaya took a harrowing turn when he became the victim of a theft involving nearly a million baht in valuables. However, thanks to the vigilant and rapid response of the Pattaya City Police, the incident saw a swift and commendable resolution, bringing the suspect to justice within a mere 48 hours. It all unfolded under the tropical night sky on August 7 when law enforcement, under the adept leadership of Deputy Inspector Kritsada Wanset, swooped in at 10.06 PM. Their target was a 43-year-old named Phutthi Pratthumthong, whom they apprehended in an apartment conveniently located not too far from where the alleged crime occurred. What followed was a textbook retrieval operation: a diamond ring, a pawn ticket for a flashy gold necklace, the distinct getup worn during the exploit, and even…

On the sunny afternoon of August 7, an unexpected and electrifying event shocked the residents of a condominium in Samut Prakan province. A nimble-footed monkey, hailing from the verdant forest nearby, was caught up in a rather unfortunate adventure that had residents watching in disbelief. Mischievous and full of energy, the long-tailed macaque made its daring attempt at the electrical wires that spanned from its lush sanctuary into the human realm. In a scene that could have been pulled straight from an action-packed sequence, the adventurous primate brazenly traversed the tangled network of electrical cables. Unbeknownst to it, danger lurked at every turned corner of the wires. The climax of this high-wire escapade reached when the monkey’s curious exploration led it right to an electric transformer. There, the harsh reality hit—literally—as a fierce jolt coursed through its body. The electric aftermath flung the agile simian into the air, eventually landing…

In a dramatic twist that interlaces the life of fame, fortune, and controversy, Thai businessman and political activist Tanat “Luk Nat” Thanakitamnuay, affectionately known as “Hi-So Luk Nat,” found himself at the center of a saga more akin to a soap opera than the daily grind one might imagine for a person of his stature. On August 7, his world was thrust into disarray when law enforcement authorities swooped in, arresting him on grave charges of owning firearms, drug possession, and the disturbing offense of assaulting women. The accusations, brought forth by a daring Thai woman who alerted the Youth and Women Welfare Centre, read like the background of a harrowing thriller. She paints a chilling picture of being coerced into drug consumption under the menacing gaze of a gun allegedly pointed at her by Tanat. Her refusal was met with violence as Tanat reportedly struck her on the head…

In a dramatic turn of events, Bangkok’s bustling streets have witnessed a most peculiar police raid, one that left the community both in shock and amused disbelief. The scene unfolded in the serene yet lively Khlong Sam Wa district, where a seemingly ordinary three-storey home in the Bang Chan subdistrict hid a less-than-ordinary secret. What was assumed to be an average house was, in reality, a covert cannabis snack production facility using, of all places, toilets as mixing stations! Yes, you read that correctly – toilets! It was a jaw-dropping discovery by the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD), prompted by the alarming reports circulating on social media. A two-year-old toddler had become unwittingly embroiled in this bizarre tale when he snacked on one of these illicit jellies. The result? A hospital visit, with doctors diagnosing cannabis toxicity along with unexpected acute sinusitis. Ah, the things children accidentally ingest these days!…

In an unexpected twist that has reverberated through the serene courtyards of a Phuket temple, a scandal has emerged involving a surprise drug raid that saw three monks and two temple workers ensnared in a drug-related debacle. The typically tranquil Wat Cherng Talay in Thalang was thrust into the spotlight on a seemingly ordinary day—August 7, 2025—when Cherng Talay Police, acting on a solid tip-off, along with the Phuket Provincial Office of Buddhism, Thalang district officials, and health officers, descended upon the sacred grounds. Triggering this operation was a formal complaint from none other than the temple committee’s chairperson, Worapong Sae Jia. In an audacious move to protect the revered sanctity of Wat Cherng Talay, Worapong alleged alarming drug usage among its residents. Fast forward to 2 pm; the harmonious aura of the temple was interrupted as police commandeered the usually hushed alcoves for random drug testing. Under the scrutinizing…