August 13, 2025

Surrogate Mother Broker Arrested While Traveling to Hong Kong

Bangkok: DSI, together with Immigration Bureau 2, arrested a broker who arranged for women to be hired as surrogates while traveling to Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport. The Department of Special Investigation’s Trace and Intelligence Center, in conjunction with officers from the Crime Suppression Division, Immigration Bureau Division 2, Suvarnabhumi Airport, apprehended Ms. Urairisa, a broker involved in illegal surrogacy

Thailand Calls for Global Attention as Cambodia Continues Landmine Deployment

Bangkok: Thailand has urged the international community to closely monitor Cambodia’s continued deployment of landmines along the Thai border. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is set to lead a diplomatic mission to Ubon Ratchathani and Sisaket. Military observers are scheduled for deployment on August 18, demanding Cambodia halt its violations of human rights and Thai sovereignty. According to Thai News

Mother Shocked as Son Steps on Landmine in Surin Province

Surin: A mother was left in shock after not speaking with her son for a day, only to discover he had stepped on a landmine and seriously injured his left ankle while patrolling the Ta Muen Thom temple area in Surin province. The incident involved seven soldiers patrolling the area of Prasat Ta Muen Thom, where they encountered a Cambodian

4th Army Region Commander Surveys Narathiwat Border for Arms Smuggling Activities

Narathiwat: The 4th Army Region Commander took to the skies to survey the border forests of Narathiwat Province following reports of insurgents smuggling weapons into Thailand. The aerial reconnaissance was initiated in response to intelligence on the movement of these groups transporting arms from a neighboring country. According to Thai News Agency, Lieutenant General Paisal Nusang, Commander of the Fourth

Village Headman Shot in Yala Ambush, Police Launch Manhunt

Yala: Officials are urgently hunting down the perpetrators who ambushed and shot a village headman in Yala, injuring him. A gunman used an M16 rifle to shoot and injure the village headman of Khuean Bang Lang Subdistrict, Bannang Sata District, Yala Province, before fleeing the area. Police are urgently tracking down the perpetrator and are sending the bullet casings for

Pee Saderd’s Battle with Rare Male Breast Cancer: A 20-Year Journey

Bangkok: Pee Saderd, the renowned singer of the popular song “Ji Hoi,” has disclosed a long-fought battle with breast cancer, which he has been enduring for nearly two decades. The revelation sheds light on the rare occurrence of breast cancer in men and highlights his personal journey of resilience and lifestyle change. According to Thai News Agency, Pee Saderd, a

Court of Appeals Reduces Uncle Phon’s Prison Sentence to 26 Years and Dismisses Case Against Aunt Taen in Nong Chompoo Case

Mukdahan: The Court of Appeals Region 4 has reduced the prison sentence of “Uncle Phon” to 26 years and dismissed the case against “Aunt Taen” in the tragic 2020 death of 3-year-old “Nong Chompoo.” According to Thai News Agency, the verdict was delivered at the Mukdahan Provincial Court, where Mr. Chaipol Wipha, known as Uncle Phon, and Mrs. Somporn Hlapothi,

Schools and Hospitals in Ubon Ratchathani Reopen After Thai-Cambodian Clashes

Bangkok: Schools and hospitals in Ubon Ratchathani reopened today following the resolution of the Thai-Cambodian clashes that had previously caused significant disruption in the area. The situation at the Thai-Cambodian border in Surin Province remains stable, although residents are still apprehensive and preparing for potential evacuations. According to Thai News Agency, the recent shooting on the Thai-Cambodian border led to