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Phuket Commemorates 21st Anniversary of 2004 Tsunami with Merit-Making Ceremony

Phuket: Phuket province held a merit-making ceremony to commemorate the 21st anniversary of the tsunami that struck the Andaman coast. According to Thai News Agency, the event was a multi-religious ceremony dedicated to those who lost their lives in the catastrophic tsunami on December 26, 2004. At the Mai Khao Cemetery in the Mai Khao Subdistrict of Thalang District, families

Najib Razak Sentenced to Additional 15 Years in 1MDB Scandal

Kuala lumpur: A Malaysian court has sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to an additional 15 years in prison, coupled with a hefty fine of up to US$2.82 billion (approximately 96 billion baht), on charges of abuse of power and money laundering. This development marks the latest chapter in the protracted 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) national wealth fund corruption scandal,

Thai Crime Reporters Suspend Tradition of Nicknaming Police Officers in 2025

Bangkok: In an unprecedented move, the Association of Crime Reporters and Photographers of Thailand has announced the suspension of its long-standing tradition of assigning nicknames to police officers in 2025. This decision marks a significant shift in the relationship between the Thai media and law enforcement. According to Thai News Agency, the association released a statement on December 26, 2025,

Tension Escalates at Sisaket Border as Artillery Fire Persists

Sisaket: The border in Sisaket remains tense, with village defense volunteers controlling seven red zone subdistricts. Entering its 19th day, the situation along the Thai-Cambodian border remains tense in several provinces. Artillery fire is heard in several areas. In Sisaket province, near the Preah Vihear temple, particularly in the Huai Ta Maria and Phu Makheua areas, military operations continue to

GBC Meeting Fails to Reach Conclusion on Third Day

Chanthaburi: The GBC meeting on the third day, held in the morning, did not reach a conclusion. The third day of the GBC meeting is under scrutiny, leaving many to wonder about the potential outcomes of the ongoing discussions. According to Thai News Agency, questions remain about whether a conclusion will be reached in the upcoming sessions and if a

Prasit Chiawkook Sentenced to 1,210 Years in Prison for Public Fraud

Bangkok: The Criminal Court has sentenced Prasit Chiawkook to an unprecedented 1,210 years in prison for defrauding the public, with his close associate receiving a 111-year sentence. According to Thai News Agency, the Ratchada Criminal Court delivered the verdict in a high-profile case where the Public Prosecutor’s Office for Economic and Resource Crimes 1 brought charges against Nuerlok Co., Ltd.,

Thailand Intensifies Offensive Along Ta Phraya-Bueng Takuan Border

Bangkok: Thai troops launched a decisive operation to reclaim and control sovereign territory along the border in Ta Phraya district, Sa Kaeo province, extending into the Bung Takuan area on the Cambodian side. F-16 fighter jets accurately attacked four Cambodian military targets, causing significant damage to key strongholds and strategic points on the opposing side. According to Thai News Agency,

Gunman Gan Vellfire Remanded in Custody as Police Oppose Bail

Bangkok: “Gan Vellfire,” also known as Mr. Songkran, has been remanded in custody following police concerns that he might flee if granted bail. The 37-year-old suspect, wanted under an arrest warrant issued by the Criminal Court, faces charges of intentional homicide, attempted homicide, and violations of the Firearms Act. According to Thai News Agency, the incident took place in the