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Thailand News

All the latest news stories from Thailand are written in English. Fresh news and stories from around the kingdom brought to you daily.
A 51-year-old Scottish man, who was not named by authorities, was taken to hospital with a head wound after an argument with his Thai partner at a restaurant in Pattaya early on 27 August 2026.

Pattaya City Police were called at 12.15am to the Pak Boong Loi Fah restaurant in Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 25. Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Pattaya rescue workers were also sent to the scene.

Man treated for head injury

Police and rescue staff found the Scottish man sitting at a table with heavy bleeding and a large wound to his head. Rescue workers gave him first aid before taking him urgently to hospital.

A crowd of Thai onlookers had gathered outside the restaurant. Inside, items had been damaged and broken glass was scattered across the floor.



The situation remained tense when officers arrived, with the Thai woman involved reportedly still angry and shouting. She was later identified as Prang, a 49-year-old woman from Khon Kaen province; her surname was withheld.

Partner describes four-year relationship

Prang told police that the injured man was her Scottish boyfriend, was 51 years old and that the pair had been together for around four years.

She said she had discovered him speaking privately with a woman who worked at a bar, and confronted him to find out what was happening.

During the discussion, she said, he told her in front of her: "I love her." Prang said she became overwhelmed with anger and lost control, picking up a glass and a soda bottle and striking him several times.

The blows left the man with a split head and substantial bleeding, according to her account. Authorities intervened to bring the disturbance under control and assist the injured man.

Police took her to the police station for further questioning and will interview the man after treatment, before proceeding with legal action.


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27 August 2026
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An Indian national identified only as Mr A has filed a complaint with Pattaya police after saying he paid 43,000 rupees, about 14,800 baht, for herbal hair-growth products sold to him by three foreign men.

The complaint was made at 1.20am on 27 August 2026 to Police Lieutenant Colonel Thanya Udthong, an investigating officer at Pattaya City Police Station in Chonburi.

Mr A said the men had claimed the products would restore hair growth and leave his hair thicker and darker. Their names and nationalities were not known.

Approach on Pattaya Second Road

According to his account, he was walking on Pattaya Second Road at about 9.00pm when the three men approached and began talking to him.



They then encouraged him to buy what they described as medicine or herbal products for hair growth, claiming they could produce new hair and improve its appearance.

Mr A said he was taken to a shop, where he agreed to buy the products for 43,000 rupees. It was only later, after a friend challenged the purchase that he became suspicious and felt he may have been deceived.

He subsequently went to police to request an investigation and legal action.

Complaints have surfaced repeatedly

There are multiple similar cases involving foreign tourists being approached and sold products with exaggerated claims at high prices that have been reported and covered in the local news many times.

Officials have carried out inspections on several occasions, it said, yet groups of foreign nationals have continued to gather to sell products while making claims about their benefits and charging what is described as inflated prices.


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27 August 2026
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Pattaya is preparing for a possible influx of US Navy personnel when the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln and two accompanying vessels are scheduled to dock at Laem Chabang from 2-6 September.

Around 5,000 Navy and Marine Corps personnel are believed to be aboard the carrier. Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet said the city was ready to receive those who are permitted to come ashore for rest after a lengthy Middle East deployment.

Thai Navy officials said the US carrier group is visiting Thailand's eastern coast for crew rest and recuperation, as well as logistical support. They stressed that the visit is not a joint military exercise with Thailand.

A break after more than 200 days at sea

Reports said personnel on USS Abraham Lincoln have not had a full port visit for more than 200 days during the latest deployment.

The mayor said Pattaya had periodically welcomed US service personnel when warships visited the eastern seaboard, and that local businesses were willing to receive crews coming into the city after completing their duties.

The visit is expected to bring business for restaurants, entertainment venues, transport providers and other service-sector operators. It could also mean a noticeable rise in customers at popular Pattaya venues during the port call, particularly if a substantial number of sailors are granted shore leave.

Security plans for shore leave

Poramet said Pattaya City would work with Pattaya police, municipal enforcement officers and relevant agencies on land and at sea to look after the safety of both tourists and visiting personnel.

He estimated that each service member could spend about 1,000-3,000 baht while in Pattaya. If all 5,000 personnel entered the city and spent within that range, the resulting circulation in the local economy could be around 5-15 million baht.

However, the estimate depends on the number of personnel actually allowed ashore and travelling to Pattaya.


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27 August 2026
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Thailand's passport has been ranked 99th worldwide by Passport Reports, with a mobility score of 93. The assessment, published on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, places Thailand fifth among the 11 ASEAN countries and 21st among 50 Asian countries assessed.

The score should not be read as visa-free access to 93 countries. It combines 40 fully visa-free destinations, 48 where a visa on arrival or another facilitated entry process is available, and five destinations requiring an electronic travel authorisation (eTA).

A conventional visa or other advance approval is still needed for 105 destinations, representing 53% of those covered in the report.

Only 40 destinations are fully visa-free

The 40 visa-free destinations account for 20.2% of those assessed and include Japan, China, Russia, Turkiye, Taiwan and several Southeast Asian neighbours.



A further 48 destinations, or 24.2%, fall into the report's facilitated-entry category. This includes visas on arrival and other simplified procedures; some also have eVisa systems, but Passport Reports does not count them as fully visa-free.

The five eTA destinations are Cote d'Ivoire, South Korea, Kenya, Seychelles and Sri Lanka. Cote d'Ivoire requires registration in advance, while Seychelles operates a traveller-registration system.

Maximum stays vary widely. The report cites stays of up to 360 days in Georgia, 180 days in Peru, 150 days in Nepal, and 120 days in Fiji, Vanuatu and Armenia. eTA destinations allow stays of up to 90 days in Cote d'Ivoire, South Korea, Kenya and Seychelles, and 30 days in Sri Lanka.

Asia offers more options than Europe

Thai nationals can enter 34 of the other 49 Asian destinations without arranging a conventional visa before departure: 22 visa-free, 10 facilitated-entry and two eTA destinations. The remaining 15 require a visa or advance approval.



Europe is more restrictive, with only Russia and Turkiye classified as visa-free and Ukraine listed as facilitated entry among 47 destinations. The other 44 require advance approval.

None of the six Gulf states offers fully visa-free entry under the report's definitions. Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Oman offer facilitated procedures, while the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait require advance approval.

Easier entry is available in four of five Central Asian countries, 10 of 14 in Oceania, eight of 12 in South America, nine of 16 Caribbean destinations and 30 of 54 African destinations. Nine of 23 North American destinations offer easier entry; Europe has the lowest proportion, with three of 47.

Passport Reports separately ranks Thailand 73rd among 199 countries for how easily foreign passport holders can enter the country. That welcoming ranking measures access to Thailand, not the overseas mobility of Thai citizens.

Thailand also ranks 17th among 21 APEC economies, 51st among 132 G77 countries, 95th among 159 World Trade Organisation members, and 19th among 25 parliamentary constitutional monarchies.


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27 August 2026
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Banglamung police have arrested a 21-year-old Thai-German man accused of selling drug-containing vape cartridges in the Pattaya area, following an undercover operation in Naklua.

Richard Seliger was detained on 27 August after allegedly handing a "K pod" vape cartridge to an informant outside an unnumbered rental room in Soi Photisan, Moo 6, Naklua, Banglamung district, Chonburi.

Police said the informant bought one cartridge for 1,500 baht after officers received information from local youths that a man was selling the products.

Undercover purchase leads to arrest

The operation followed police enquiries into drug problems around Naklua Soi 8, also known as the Old 100-Year Market area.

Pol Col Sarawut Noochanart, superintendent of Banglamung Police Station, assigned the investigation team led by Pol Lt Col Yongyut Wanneua, deputy investigation superintendent, and Pol Lt Col Wuttipong Kasa, an investigation inspector.

After arranging the purchase, the informant was told to meet Seliger outside the rental room. Detectives were positioned nearby and moved in after he allegedly passed the cartridge to the informant.

Police identified Seliger as Thai-German. During questioning, he reportedly admitted selling the cartridge for 1,500 baht, saying the informant had contacted him and that he selected the meeting point.

More cartridges and ketamine found

Seliger also allegedly told officers that further cartridges were hidden in a drawer in his wardrobe.

A search of the room found 10 K pod cartridges, another 10 cartridges in dark yellow packets marked "Mango", and about 0.51 grams of off-white crystalline ketamine, including the bag's weight, police said.

Officers also seized seven used vape heads, two mouthpieces, packaging from used cartridges and other packing equipment.

Police said he was charged with attempting to sell and selling a Category 2 narcotic, etomidate, for commercial purposes, as well as possessing it without permission. He also faces an allegation of possessing etomidate and the Category 2 psychotropic substance ketamine without authorisation.


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27 August 2026
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Seven people, including five pupils, were injured when alcohol reportedly exploded during a science experiment at a primary school in Yaha district, Yala, on 26 August.

Two people were seriously hurt, including one with an eye injury and another with injuries to the chest. The incident happened at about 11.30am in a classroom at a school in tambon Tachi.

The Yaha Police Station radio centre was alerted to the accident after the reported explosion during the classroom experiment.

Pupils and teachers taken to hospital

Initial information said the injured were two female teachers and five pupils - four boys and one girl.


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Local residents helped move those injured from the classroom before they were taken to Yaha Hospital for initial treatment and assessment.

The injured were subsequently transferred to Yala Hospital for further care and close monitoring, according to the report.

No names, ages or further details on their condition have yet been released.

Authorities investigate the experiment

Officials are examining the circumstances of the blast, including the cause and the nature of the science experiment that led to the alcohol explosion.

Authorities said they were continuing to establish the facts and cause of the explosion, as they monitor the condition of those injured.


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27 August 2026
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Thailand has recorded 21,620 dengue infections and 31 deaths so far this year, as the seasonal outbreak continues to gather pace, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) said on August 26.

The figures cover January 1 to August 19. While infections remain below both last year's level and the 2026 forecast, the upward trend is continuing during dengue season, according to Dr Anek Mungaomklang, the DDC's deputy director-general at the Ministry of Public Health.

For foreigners living in Thailand or visiting during the wetter months, the advice is practical: reduce exposure to mosquitoes, remove standing water around homes or accommodation, and do not delay medical care if dengue symptoms appear. Dengue is spread by Aedes mosquitoes, which are also linked to chikungunya and Zika virus infections.

Bangkok has recorded four deaths

Bangkok has logged 1,785 dengue cases and four deaths, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration Health Department.

Anek said areas reporting multiple cases need continued surveillance and disease-control action. This includes following up patients, investigating infections, finding further cases, and tackling both mosquito larvae and adult mosquitoes.

He urged residents to help remove places where Aedes mosquitoes can breed.

Bang Kapi targeted in control work

Dr Pongtorn Chartpituck, director of the Institute for Urban Disease Control and Prevention under the DDC, said officials recently conducted disease investigation and control work with Bangkok health agencies in Bang Kapi district.

Teams found accumulated rubbish and stagnant water were significant environmental risks, providing mosquitoes with places to breed and rest. Officials and local residents have since removed rubbish and standing water beneath homes, while improving surrounding areas to cut potential mosquito habitats.

The response has also included active screening points and symptom checks for schoolchildren. Community meetings have been held to raise awareness and encourage local participation in prevention work.

The DDC has supplied mosquito repellent, fogging chemicals and mosquito coils to support local control efforts.

Watch for persistent fever

Pongtorn said Aedes mosquitoes often lay eggs in stagnant water held in household containers, discarded items, jar lids, plant-pot saucers, ant traps, table-leg containers and rubbish.

The DDC's three-step approach calls on people to clear rubbish and containers that can collect water, keep homes clean to reduce mosquito resting places, and properly cover drinking and household water containers.

People should also use repellent and sleep under mosquito nets to avoid bites. Those with a fever above 38.5 degrees Celsius lasting more than two days, especially alongside headache, pain behind the eyes, facial redness, thirst or small bleeding spots on the arms, legs or torso, should seek hospital treatment promptly rather than self-medicating, Pongtorn said.


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27 August 2026
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Passengers heading to Suvarnabhumi Airport face seven months of traffic diversions on the elevated roads serving the passenger terminal, starting on August 31, 2026.

The maintenance programme will run until April 7, 2027, affecting elevated access routes to and from the terminal which connect with Motorway No. 7, the Bangkok-Chonburi route.

Lanes to close in phases

Three lanes in affected sections will be closed in phases during the work, leaving two lanes open through diversions. Airport authorities warned that this could lead to slower traffic, particularly at busy times.

Work zones will move according to the project timetable, with diversions applying only to the sections currently being repaired. Traffic arrangements will be adjusted where appropriate in an effort to reduce the overall effect on journeys to and from the airport.

The repairs are intended to improve safety standards and maintain the airport's access-road infrastructure, supporting efficient travel for passengers and other users in the longer term.

Allow extra time for flights

For foreign residents, visitors and business travellers using Bangkok's main international airport, the changes could be particularly important for early-morning departures, peak-hour journeys or trips made by taxi, private car or airport transfer.

Suvarnabhumi Airport has advised all passengers and users to plan ahead and allow additional time to reach the terminal, reducing the risk of missing a flight. Travellers can also consider using the Airport Rail Link for journeys to and from the airport, avoiding road congestion around the terminal access roads.

Those arriving in Thailand may similarly face longer transfer times if collecting a hired car, being picked up by friends or family, or taking a taxi directly from the terminal during busy periods.

Drivers asked to follow signs

Traffic officers will be stationed throughout the works, while warning signs will be placed around repair areas. Drivers have been asked to take particular care, reduce speed, avoid stopping or parking on road shoulders, and follow signs and instructions from officials.

Suvarnabhumi Airport apologised for the inconvenience and said it would provide regular updates on repair progress and traffic diversions through its Suvarnabhumi Airport Facebook page.

Further information is available from the AOT Contact Center on 1722, which operates 24 hours a day.


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Authorities have ordered a Chinese-funded factory in Bo Thong district, Chonburi, to stop operating after reports that a huge quantity of industrial waste had been secretly buried on its grounds.

Initial checks found an estimated 700 to 800 tonnes of waste at the factory in That Thong subdistrict. Officials are now awaiting laboratory results to establish what substances are present and whether they are hazardous.

The order was issued on 26 August 2026 by Bo Thong district chief Nuntawat Thongchuang, Chonburi provincial industry chief Duangchan Unchat, and That Thong Municipality mayor Damrong Deecharoenwongkul.

Factory ordered to halt operations

The officials posted a notice prohibiting the factory from continuing its operations while the investigation proceeds.


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The case began after the Chonburi Provincial Industry Office and That Thong Municipality received a report alleging illegal disposal of industrial waste at the Chinese-owned facility.

Authorities have not yet identified the type of waste or confirmed whether it contains dangerous chemicals. Further legal action will depend on the results of the testing, officials said.

Tests will determine possible risks

The scale of the suspected disposal has prompted an official response and the closure order remains in place while samples are examined. Any finding that the material is hazardous could lead to legal proceedings under Thai law.

Officials have not said when the laboratory findings are expected, nor have they released details about the factory's business activity.


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27 August 2026
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A 50-year-old Thai national has been arrested at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport after allegedly trying to smuggle 50 suspected endangered parrot eggs into South Africa in hand luggage.

Several of the eggs seized last Thursday have since hatched, and staff at Pretoria's National Zoological Garden are providing intensive care to the chicks in an effort to maximise their chances of survival.

South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) said the eggs were being carried in a "homemade incubator bag". Initial investigations indicate they may belong to a parrot species protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (Cites).

Chicks receive specialist care in Pretoria

The interception was carried out in a joint operation involving the DFFE, the Green Scorpions environmental enforcement unit and several police divisions.

Environment Minister David Maynier praised the agencies involved, saying that "illegal wildlife trafficking can only be challenged by a co-ordinated defence of our natural heritage".

He also thanked staff at the National Zoological Garden in South Africa's capital, Pretoria, who he said had been working tirelessly to incubate the seized eggs and provide specialist care for the hatchlings.

If convicted, the Thai suspect could face a fine of up to 10 million rand, up to 10 years in prison, or both.

Second Thai arrest at the same airport

The case follows the arrest in July of another Thai citizen, aged 23, at the same Johannesburg airport. That suspect was allegedly attempting to smuggle 418 parrot eggs.

The DFFE said the arrests demonstrated the increasing sophistication of cross-border wildlife trafficking networks and underlined the need for intelligence-led, co-ordinated enforcement.

Officials said parrot eggs are often moved in improvised incubators, with conditions that can put developing embryos and newly hatched birds at risk. Illegal collection and trafficking of such eggs poses a serious threat to wild bird populations and animal welfare, the department added.

Wildlife crime remains a significant problem in South Africa, one of the world's most biodiverse countries. Criminal networks frequently target animals including elephants and pangolins for the international black market.

Six years ago, South Africa adopted a strategy aimed at improving co-operation between government bodies, police, conservation authorities, customs officials, prosecutors and overseas partners to dismantle illicit wildlife networks.

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27 August 2026
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Thailand has opened an online public hearing on its proposed 450-baht tourism fee for foreign visitors, inviting comments from both Thai and foreign respondents until September 28.

The government says the consultation will cover not only the proposed charge but also how money in the fund should be spent. The draft scheme and questionnaire are available at www.law.go.th

Deputy Prime Minister and Tourism and Sports Minister Sarawong Poonlert, who chairs the working group on creative economy and tourism development, said the process must be open and subject to scrutiny.

"We need to listen to as many perspectives as possible in order to efficiently implement the foreign tourist fee," he said.

For foreigners living in Thailand, making regular trips abroad, or planning visits, the consultation is a chance to comment directly on the proposed rate, payment arrangements and the definition of who would fall within the scheme.

Who would be covered

The questionnaire includes multiple-choice and yes-no questions. Respondents can state whether they support the 450-baht rate and select their preferred method of collection.

It also asks whether they agree with the proposed definition of a foreign tourist: someone who is not a Thai national and enters the kingdom temporarily for tourism or another purpose that does not generate income or compensation.

A comment box is available for additional views.

A recent National Tourism Committee meeting said the Tourism and Sports Ministry should gather opinions from a broad range of groups, including private businesses and foreign chambers of commerce in Thailand. An offline discussion panel is also planned at a later stage.

How the fee could be paid

Mr Sarawong said the most workable collection model would be a dedicated payment website, allowing travellers to pay in advance according to their preferences.

Airlines could collect the fee at an airport kiosk as a processing charge for travellers who are not comfortable using technology, while those who are can pay through the website, he said.

The tourism fee would be the first time the sector generated an annual budget of more than 10 billion baht through its own fund, separate from the normal fiscal budget.

Thailand received about 33 million foreign tourists last year, which could produce a tourism fund worth 14.8 billion baht.

Insurance and fund oversight

The fund is expected to provide insurance for foreign tourists and to finance improvements to tourism infrastructure.

Mr Sarawong said an assigned committee would manage the fund, with relevant stakeholders, including tourism operators and foreign chambers of commerce, permitted to observe management meetings.

He acknowledged that the 450-baht charge could affect price-sensitive visitors, although not all travellers. "Many private operators are not opposed to the idea, and Thailand aims to position itself as a high-value tourism destination," he said.

The government is also considering requiring foreign tourists to buy additional insurance for higher-risk activities, including diving and hiking, as well as third-party cover for rental vehicles.

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27 August 2026
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Police in Ratchaburi have charged a woman accused of posting threats against a nursery school, prompting it to close for three days and move classes online. Officers say she admitted sending the messages in an effort to have the school's sports day postponed because she could not finish producing sports shirts in time.

The school had planned its sports day for 26-28 August 2026, but announced a temporary closure after threats were posted in a teachers' group. It said classes would be held online during that period for the safety of staff and pupils.

The messages reportedly referred to the event falling on the Chinese Hungry Ghost Festival, claiming parents and staff were at risk if they attended the children's sports day. The posts caused concern among parents, according to the report.

Police were deployed at the school from the morning, alongside volunteer defence personnel. Some parents who had not heard about the closure still brought their children to the school and were asked to take them home.

Police trace messages to local woman

Pol Col Phallop Suriyakun na Ayutthaya, deputy commander of Ratchaburi Provincial Police, said on the afternoon of 26 August that officers had begun investigating after learning of the threats the previous night.

He said Pol Col Theerayut Sutthiphanphaisan, chief of the provincial investigation division, and Pol Col Phaiboon Phraesrinuan, chief of Mueang Ratchaburi Police Station, led investigators to speak with a woman from Thung Luang subdistrict in Pak Tho district.

Police traced the name used on the Line messages to her, he said. The woman initially denied involvement, but officers searched her home and found another phone from which messages had been deleted.

After recovering the messages, police concluded she was behind the threats, Pol Col Phallop said. During further questioning, she admitted sending them, according to police.

Shirt order behind alleged plan

Police said the woman had accepted an order to make the school's sports shirts but could not complete them in time. She allegedly created the threatening situation and cited the Chinese festival in the hope that the sports day would be delayed, allowing her extra time to produce the shirts.

She has been charged with entering false information into a computer system in a way that causes damage to others, affects public safety or creates public panic. The offence carries a maximum five-year prison term, a fine of up to 100,000 baht, or both.

She also faces a charge of causing fear or alarm through threats, punishable by up to one month in prison, a fine of up to 10,000 baht, or both.

The school may also pursue a civil case to recover losses from preparations for the sports day that had to be cancelled.


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Thai police say they arrested suspects in 7,261 firearms-related cases and seized 7,872 guns during a nationwide 15-day crackdown between 12 and 26 August 2026.

The operation targeted illegal guns, military weapons, ammunition, explosives and imitation firearms, as well as unlawful sales conducted both in person and through social-media channels.

Police deputy chief Pol Gen Thana Chuwong announced the results on 26 August. He was joined by assistant police chiefs Pol Lt Gen Noppawat Ariyangkura and Pol Lt Gen Anucha Romyanan, along with representatives from other agencies, at the Jaeng Yodsuk room in the Immigration Bureau Training Centre building at Royal Thai Police headquarters.

Most guns seized were unregistered

Of the 7,872 firearms seized, police listed 711 as registered guns, 7,145 as illegal guns and 16 as military weapons.

The on-the-ground operation accounted for 6,535 cases. Officers seized 6,963 firearms, 59,632 rounds of ammunition and 340 explosive devices in those cases.



Police checkpoints, roadblocks and inspection points produced 139 of the on-the-ground cases. Those seizures included 137 firearms, 628 rounds of ammunition and two explosive devices.

Online firearms offences accounted for a further 726 cases, with police seizing 909 guns, 2,620 rounds of ammunition and 40 explosive devices.

Warrants executed across Thailand

On 18 August, police also carried out a nationwide drive to arrest wanted suspects. They said they executed 752 warrants and arrested 752 people.

The campaign followed instructions from Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul to control firearms across the entire system, close legal loopholes, and suppress illegal guns, drugs and influential figures.

Police said firearms have increasingly been used in violent crime in all areas of the country, prompting the coordinated enforcement effort.

Pol Gen Thana thanked officers involved in the operation, saying the large quantity of firearms and other evidence seized would help improve public safety nationwide.


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27 August 2026
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Thai immigration police have arrested a 69-year-old man at his home in Chiang Rai over allegations he helped run a network moving Chinese nationals illegally through Thailand en route to Malaysia.

The suspect, identified only as Nikom, was detained under a Songkhla Provincial Court warrant, No. 521/2569, issued on 4 August 2026. He was taken from Chiang Rai to Na Mom Police Station in Songkhla for legal proceedings.

Arrest followed Songkhla resort raid

The case began on 7 June 2026, when Songkhla Immigration Police received intelligence that a resort in Na Mom district was being used as a holding point for people who had entered Thailand illegally.

Officers found six Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national at the resort, along with more than 20 mobile phones. Investigators said the group had travelled from Cambodia and entered Thailand unlawfully before intending to continue to Malaysia.

Police said the network was divided into roles, including overseas financiers, people arranging vehicles and accommodation, and guides taking migrants across natural border crossings. The alleged fee charged to each member of the so-called Chinese grey group was 65,000 baht.

Authorities believe the operation had been running for more than a year and may have generated between 6 million and 10 million baht in circulating funds.

Four suspects named in the investigation

According to investigators, a man known as "Bang Dee" received instructions from foreign financiers and organised the movement of people. Nikom and another man, Sombat, were allegedly responsible for arranging vehicles to take migrants to the Songkhla resort.



Once there, a man known as Habib, described as a close associate of Bang Dee, allegedly took over and escorted them out of Thailand.

Songkhla Provincial Court issued warrants for four people. Nikom was located at an unnumbered house in Moo 20, Pa O Don Chai subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai district, where Chiang Rai Immigration Police arrested him without resistance.

The operation was overseen by Pol Maj Gen Sarawut Khonyai, commander of Immigration Division 5, and Pol Col Ekkarak Busababodin, his deputy. They assigned Chiang Rai Immigration superintendent Pol Col Surasak Thiantong, deputy superintendent Pol Lt Col Patsalaporn Sukkrasorn and inspector Pol Lt Col Wichai Panna to handle the arrest.

Other alleged organisers also detained

Habib was arrested in Yala by Yala Immigration Police and Investigation Division 2 of the Southern Border Provinces Police Investigation Bureau. Sombat was detained in Ayutthaya by Immigration Bureau Investigation Division 1, Ayutthaya Immigration Police and Highway Police.

Bang Dee, described as the main organiser, was arrested at a checkpoint in Narathiwat by Narathiwat Immigration Police, Immigration Division 6 investigators and security officers in the southern border provinces. All are now facing legal action.


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26 August 2026
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Thailand's Supreme Court began its first witness hearing on Tuesday, 25 August, in a case against 44 former Move Forward Party MPs accused of seriously breaching ethical standards in connection with efforts to amend Section 112.

The hearing at the Supreme Court's Sanam Luang premises in Bangkok is being heard under case number Kormorjor 1/2569. Thailand's National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) submitted the petition seeking a ruling on the allegations.

Parties attend first hearing

The NACC was represented at court by its assistant secretary-general, Phatthanaphong Chanphetphun.

The 44 former Move Forward MPs, listed as respondents in the case, were represented by lawyer Thiratchai Phanthumat.

Section 112 of Thailand's Criminal Code is the lese-majeste law. The proceedings concern allegations of a serious ethical violation rather than a criminal conviction in this court process.

Two further hearing dates set

The Supreme Court has scheduled two further witness hearings, on 22 September 2026 and 27 October 2026.

A total of 17 witnesses are due to be examined. The court has set a one-year timeframe for considering the case.

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26 August 2026
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Thailand's Criminal Court on Tuesday 25 August 2026, sentenced Sararat "Am Cyanide" Rangsiwuthaporn to death for the premeditated cyanide murder of Darinee "Fah" Thepwi in 2020.

The ruling is the seventh judgment in 15 cases brought against Sararat. She denied the charges in the case, formally registered as Case No. Aor 1802/2568.

Prosecutors said Sararat put potassium cyanide into food, medicine or another consumable item, causing Darinee to ingest it. They alleged the killing was intended to obtain or retain financial benefits arising from fraud.

Darinee died on December 13, 2020, in Rai Khing subdistrict of Sam Phran district, Nakhon Pathom. She belonged to the same rotating savings group as Sararat and was owed 60,000 baht by her.

Court accepts cyanide poisoning evidence

The court said a Siriraj Hospital forensic medicine and toxicology specialist who carried out Darinee's post-mortem examination found that cyanide exposure caused her heart, lungs and liver to fail.

It also heard that Sararat had been with Darinee shortly before the poison would have taken effect. After leaving Sararat and returning home, Darinee suffered convulsions, muscle rigidity, foamed at the mouth and lost consciousness, symptoms the court said were consistent with cyanide poisoning.

The court further found that Sararat owed Darinee money and faced substantial other debts which meant she could not repay the victim.

It concluded that Sararat caused cyanide to enter Darinee's body, either by making her ingest it or through another method. The prosecution evidence proved the case beyond reasonable doubt, it ruled, while the defence had not rebutted it.

Death penalty under Criminal Code provisions

Sararat was found guilty under Sections 289(4) and 289(7) of the Criminal Code, and Section 238 in conjunction with Section 236.

As the offences stemmed from a single act that breached several legal provisions, the court applied the offence carrying the harshest punishment under Section 90. It convicted her of premeditated murder committed to obtain or retain benefits from another offence, conceal that offence or avoid punishment.

Because it imposed the death penalty, the court said it could not add a further consecutive sentence. The remaining requests were dismissed.

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26 August 2026
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A Manager Online analysis published on 25 August 2026 has raised questions over the Royal Thai Navy's planned purchase of a second frigate worth 17 billion baht, with Hanwha Ocean reportedly set to win despite criticism of its proposed specifications.

The report, said Hanwha Ocean - formerly DSME and builder of HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej - could again secure the contract. It follows recent concerns over problems involving the previous ship.

Scoring system and technical concerns

The Navy's tender reportedly gives 90% of the assessment to technical criteria and 10% to price. Technical marks are split into 85% for ship specifications and 15% for economic-offset proposals, although the Navy commander and Fleet commander have previously described the vessel's specifications as the central issue in selecting a ship.

Manager Online said Hanwha's specification score was only slightly above half, and was lower than proposals from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) and Spain's Navantia in almost every area.

It said Hanwha offered a 76 SRMF main gun unable to fire DART ammunition, rather than the higher-performance 76 STRALES offered by rivals; a single rotating TRS-4D radar rather than HHI's fixed-array SPY-200K; passive sonar only; and no radar electronic countermeasures, infrared search and track system, or laser warning system.

Hanwha also proposed the SETIS or Naval Shield combat-management system, neither previously used by the Thai Navy. Navantia offered CATIZ, which the report said is fully compatible with HTMS Chang, HTMS Pattani and HTMS Narathiwat.

ThaiArmedForce.com said on 3 August that the terms of reference did not initially lock in a particular specification, but allowed shipyards to submit proposals before a judgement was made. It argued that Hanwha could not have won if other yards with stronger specifications had not been disqualified.

People's Party MP Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn, a former chairman of the military committee, raised the reported "six submitted, five rejected" issue in parliament. He said an incomplete competition involving lower specifications and offsets could prompt complaints, suspend the budget and delay delivery for years.

Offset figures under scrutiny

The Navy said the winner would generate more than 50 billion baht, or 300% of project value, in economic benefits. The analysis distinguished between actual cash spent in Thailand and offset credit, which applies multipliers depending on an activity's importance.

Navantia offered 5.728 billion baht in actual spending for 51 billion baht in offset credit, or 300%, and proposed building 100% of the first vessel in Thailand. HHI offered 6.970 billion baht, 44.880 billion baht in credit, or 264%, and 40% local construction.

Hanwha's proposed actual investment was 7 billion baht, but its offset credit was about 25 billion baht, or 150%, with only 20% local construction proposed. Manager Online noted that the original stated aim of 100% domestic construction had been reduced to 20% in the actual terms of reference, citing the hull's 25% value.

Security analyst Analayo Kosakul of ThaiArmedForce.com said on 1 August that the proposed winner appeared to be investing in lower-multiplier activities and questioned whether its specifications could match competitors'.

Complaints could hold up contract

Military journalist Wassana Nanuam said that online complaint documents had begun to emerge from foreign companies allegedly unfairly disqualified. Under procurement law, complaints to the Appeals Consideration Committee and Integrity Pact mechanism would immediately delay contract signing.

Military committee members led by Ekkarach Udomamnuay said they would examine the matter fully. The report said that if the Navy signs with Hanwha, the committed budget could be suspended or removed during parliamentary consideration of the Budget Act.

Rumours suggest the announcement could be delayed until late September 2026, and the project could be reconsidered or reopened for a new selection.

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26 August 2026

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Phuket Immigration has revoked the permission to stay of a 24-year-old Vietnamese man after Vietnamese authorities sought cooperation over an Interpol Red Notice request linked to alleged embezzlement and property fraud.

The man, identified only as Mr Nguyen, was detained in Patong on August 24, 2026, after immigration investigators found him living and working in the area, according to Immigration Bureau Region 6.

Detained outside Patong shop

Investigators located Mr Nguyen outside a shop on Rat-Uthit 200 Pi Road in Patong, Kathu district. Officers identified themselves and took him to Phuket Immigration for the formal notification that his permission to remain in Thailand had been withdrawn.

Police said he was informed of his legal rights and understood the order. They added that he was able to listen to and understand Thai well.

He is being held at Phuket Immigration while further legal action is taken.

The decision followed a letter from the Interpol National Central Bureau of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam requesting checks on a Vietnamese national subject to an Interpol Red Notice request. Vietnamese authorities had sought the notice in connection with accusations of embezzlement and fraud involving property.

Immigration policy targets wanted foreigners

The revocation was carried out under the Immigration Act BE 2522 (1979), using powers held by the commander of Immigration Division 6.

It follows a policy directed by Immigration Bureau commissioner Pol Lt Gen Phanumas Boonyalak, together with deputy commissioners Pol Maj Gen Phantana Nuchnarot and Pol Maj Gen Nattakorn Praphayon, to revoke visas or permission to stay for foreign nationals wanted under Interpol Red Notices and considered a threat to society.


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26 August 2026

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Phuket singer and guitarist Nene Royal has secured a place in the America's Got Talent final after receiving Mel B's Live Golden Buzzer during the quarter-finals.

The 16-year-old performed Soundgarden's Black Hole Sun at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium, prompting the crowd to rise to its feet as she delivered the rock classic. Cheers broke out during the performance.

Mel B praised the young performer before pressing the Golden Buzzer.

"Your vocals are on point. Your guitar is on point. Your look, your energy, your vibe, how could I not do this?" she told Nene.


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Gold confetti then fell across the stage as Nene became visibly emotional, breaking down in tears before her parents joined her for an embrace.

A direct route to the final

The Live Golden Buzzer gives one act from each quarter-final an immediate place in the final, meaning Nene will not need to rely on the public vote to progress.

It is her biggest moment so far on the US talent show, following viral performances of The Cranberries' Zombie and Muse's Hysteria.

Phuket performer gains international platform

Nene's appearance combines singing and electric guitar, with her choice of rock material helping set her apart during the competition.

Her performance of Black Hole Sun drew a particularly strong response in Pasadena, where the audience reacted loudly as she worked through the song before Mel B made her decision.

The Golden Buzzer moment also ensured that Nene's parents could join her on stage immediately after the result. The family embrace came as the gold confetti continued to fall.


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26 August 2026
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A 32-year-old Ukrainian man has been arrested in Buriram after he allegedly displayed what appeared to be a handgun while drinking at a roadside restaurant, then drove away in a BMW.

Police stopped the vehicle in Prakhon Chai municipal area after checkpoints were set up on the evening of 24 August. Officers later found a BB gun in the car and said the driver was over the alcohol limit.

Restaurant report prompts police pursuit

The incident was reported to Prakhon Chai police at about 8pm by Ban Sai subdistrict chief Yai, who said a foreign man had allegedly shown a gun while drinking at a restaurant on the Buriram-Prakhon Chai road.

Yai told police that he and his wife followed the man's BMW, relaying its location to officers as it travelled from the area.

According to police, reports indicated the BMW was heading towards Buriram city before it turned back in the direction of Prakhon Chai district. Checkpoints were then established along the route.

Officers eventually stopped a black BMW 740iL with Bangkok number plates in the Prakhon Chai municipal area.

BB gun found in BMW

The driver was identified as Yevhen Shvednko, 32, a Ukrainian national. Police said his passport showed he had entered Thailand on 25 August 2022 as a student.

A BB gun was found inside the vehicle, police said. A urine test did not detect illegal drugs, while a breath test recorded an alcohol level over the legal limit.

Shvednko was initially charged with drunk driving. Police said they would carry out further background checks and investigate the circumstances of the restaurant report.


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26 August 2026
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The father of Thai teenager Tunchanok Donhomla has angrily rejected an apology offered in a video interview, by the Australian man accused of murdering her, saying he wants Simon Peter Carman to accept responsibility rather than claim self-defence.

Thongchai Donhomla said he hopes to face Carman at his first court appearance and will oppose any attempt to secure bail. His 17-year-old daughter, known as Cake, was found dead in a suitcase near Pattaya in June.

"I don't want to hear his apology," Mr Donhomla said. "If he is truly a man, then if he has done something, he should have the courage to accept responsibility for it."

Father says family lost its only child

Mr Donhomla said he had placed all his hopes in his only child, who had travelled from northern Thailand to Pattaya about nine days before her death to see the beach and visit friends.

"I want to oppose his release on bail," he said. "I had only one child. We placed all our hopes in our child and now they are gone."

"I don't ask for much. I just hope my child gets the justice she deserves."

Tunchanok had met Carman, 45, a truck driver from Perth's southern suburbs, in the early hours of June 25. A concerned friend reported her missing the following day before confronting Carman at his condominium.

Carman claims he acted in self-defence

Tunchanok's naked body was found inside a black suitcase near railway tracks on Pattaya's outskirts on June 27, two days after CCTV showed her with Carman in the foyer of his condominium complex.

Carman was arrested at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport minutes before he was due to board a Jetstar flight to Perth.

In an ABC Foreign Correspondent interview, Carman said Tunchanok had attacked him with a knife during an argument over money. He said he repeatedly asked her to put down the knife during a physical struggle before she "went limp".

"I feel deeply sad. I obviously wish that it did not happen, but it was unavoidable," Carman said from Pattaya Remand Prison. He said he was trying to restrain her from stabbing him, including while she was pinned down.

Carman said he did not know Tunchanok was a minor, claimed she followed him home, and said he did not know why. He has denied wrongdoing and said he hopes to be released, if not on bail.

Police evidence and Thai legal process

Colonel Anek Srathongyoo of Pattaya City Police said an autopsy found Tunchanok had been suffocated, with no other injuries. Police also matched Carman's DNA to DNA found on Cake, he said.

Carman faces charges of murder, concealing and moving a body, and taking a minor aged between 15 and 18 for sexual purposes. Prosecutors have until September 18 to indict him.

A murder conviction in Thailand can result in the death penalty or a prison term of 15 to 20 years.


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26 August 2026
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A 47-year-old man filmed breakdancing at a busy Udon Thani intersection has claimed he is signed to a major US record label and is preparing for a concert at the White House.

The man, identified as Withaya, or "Wit", became an online sensation after footage of his moves at the Nong Bua Market intersection attracted more than 10 million views. His claims about an international music career and a White House appearance have not been independently verified.

Dancer found living in Udon Thani

Reporters located Withaya on 24 August at his home in Mak Khaeng subdistrict, where he lives alone. He declined a formal interview, saying his US record label had instructed him not to speak to the media, but spoke informally with journalists.

Withaya said he entered the entertainment industry when he was 11 and had worked with international singers and bands. He also claimed to have released albums, produced music for films and major streaming platforms, and appeared in television dramas.


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He said he had taken a break of about 15 years from the music business before returning to it.

According to Withaya, his public dancing around Udon Thani forms part of his preparation for a major White House concert in the United States. He claimed the US-based label had sent him back to Thailand for training before he returns to the US for the event.

He maintained that he was not ill, saying that people may simply not know about his overseas career.

Police examine possible road offences

Muang Udon Thani Police Station is now reviewing the viral footage and CCTV recordings from the area. Lt Col Chainarong Khantaseema, the station's deputy traffic inspector, said Withaya's actions could amount to three traffic violations.

These concern parking in a prohibited area, riding without a helmet, and leaving a vehicle to stand on the road in a way that obstructs traffic. Officers have been instructed to confirm the identity of the man from the footage before any legal action is taken.

No confirmation has been provided by any record label, the White House or relevant authorities regarding Withaya's claimed concert appearance.

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26 August 2026
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Chiang Mai immigration police have arrested a Chinese national known as "Wang", who is wanted in connection with an alleged fundraising fraud affecting more than 3,000 people in China.

Police said the alleged losses total more than 1.4 billion yuan. Wang was found living in Chiang Mai after allegedly remaining in Thailand on an expired visa for 549 days.

The arrest was made on 24 August 2026 by officers from Chiang Mai Immigration and the Investigation Division of Immigration Division 5. Officials said Wang entered Thailand through the Golden Triangle-Ban Sop Ruak border crossing in late 2024, after fleeing to the Golden Triangle area.

Police tracked suspect to rented Chiang Mai home

The operation was ordered by Pol Maj Gen Sarawut Khonyai, commander of Immigration Division 5; Pol Col Ekkorn Busabodin, deputy commander; and Pol Col Phithakphong Charoenkul, superintendent of Chiang Mai Immigration.

The Chiang Mai team included Pol Capt Wachirawit Kittisettakarn, acting deputy inspector; Pol Capt Thip That Chiang Mai, deputy inspector; and Pol Lt Kritphat Bunyasomphop, deputy inspector. They worked with Immigration Division 5 investigators led by Pol Lt Col Somchat Thongkham, Pol Maj Wichai Kawichai and Pol Lt Nakhin Intharasuwan.

Investigators said Wang had rented a house in Chiang Mai city and rarely left it. Officers monitored the property for several days before identifying him as the person named in the arrest warrant.

When he later stepped outside the house, police said his appearance and distinguishing features matched the description. He was approached and asked to provide identification documents.

Police said Wang admitted that he had not extended his visa and had overstayed in Thailand. He reportedly told officers he had accepted that he would eventually be arrested.

Overstay case and wider fraud inquiry

Authorities have initially proceeded against Wang for overstaying his permission to remain in Thailand. They are also acting on the overseas offences and coordinating with relevant agencies for further legal action.

Police said the investigation indicated a link between Wang's case and the earlier arrest by Immigration Division 4 of another Chinese suspect in an alleged fraud involving about 500 million baht. That suspect was arrested at a sak yant tattoo studio and the case was reported in early 2026.

Investigators believe the two suspects are connected to the same transnational criminal network.

Pol Maj Gen Sarawut said the operation followed policies set by the national police chief and the Immigration Bureau commissioner to pursue transnational criminal networks, particularly foreign suspects using Thailand as a refuge or hiding place. He instructed officers across all areas to rapidly investigate foreign nationals suspected of breaking the law.


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26 August 2026
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A foreign man was captured on CCTV allegedly running out of a phone repair shop in Patong, Phuket, with his repaired device after failing to pay the bill.

Footage posted by TikTok user @tonmai_pkt shows the episode on August 21. The shop employee gave chase but was unable to catch the man, according to the video.

The clip was published on August 25 and has prompted online debate over how repair shops should handle customers who cannot pay once work has been completed.

CCTV shows dispute over repaired phone

According to @tonmai_pkt, the man had brought his phone to the shop for repairs but did not have enough money to settle the bill after the work was done.

The CCTV footage shows him speaking to an employee while holding the repaired phone. He appears to look through his belongings before producing a 20-baht banknote.


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The employee indicated that this amount was insufficient and attempted to take the handset back. The man refused to return it, then suddenly ran from the shop with the device.

The TikTok user made light of the speed of the escape in the caption, saying the foreign customer had his phone repaired without enough money, took the handset and fled.

Online reaction focuses on Phuket response

The video drew a substantial number of comments, including calls for action in Phuket. One commenter wrote: "How much longer will things like this keep happening? What should be done? Why do people in Phuket keep allowing this to happen? Phuket MPs, please help Thai people."

Another commenter said tourists without enough money should not come to Thailand, accusing them of creating problems for others. A separate commenter called for the man's visa to be revoked and for his embassy to be informed, though these were online opinions and not any reported official measures.

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26 August 2026
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Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sornchaidee has rejected Cambodian recent accusations that Thailand acted as an aggressor, breached the 2000 Memorandum of Understanding and used heavy weapons in a brutal or inhumane way, during 2025 border clashes.

Prapas, assistant commander-in-chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Thailand-Cambodia Joint Information Centre (JIC), said on Monday 24 August 2026, that Thailand had acted in self-defence after attacks on its forces and BM-21 rockets struck civilian areas in Thailand.

He said claims of such gravity must be judged against evidence, a full timeline and facts that can be independently verified, rather than repeated until they appear credible.

Thailand cites attacks on forces and civilians

According to Prapas, Thailand did not seek fighting and has no policy of invading or occupying a neighbouring country's territory. But he said attacks on Thai personnel and BM-21 rocket strikes that caused deaths and injuries in civilian areas could not be left out of the account.

"When Thailand's people, personnel and territory are threatened, the country has a duty to defend itself," he said.

Thailand's use of force was intended to respond to and halt the threat, protect civilians, personnel and sovereignty, and was not intended to harm Cambodian civilians, he added.

Call to keep forces in existing positions

Prapas urged Cambodia to revisit the joint statement issued on December 27, 2025, which he said was intended to lower tensions, preserve the ceasefire and prevent further escalation.

A central principle was that both countries' forces should stay where they were, with neither side moving personnel or using the post-ceasefire period to gain a unilateral military advantage, he said.

Addressing Cambodia's allegation that Thailand had ignored the 2000 MoU, Prapas asked what evidence supported it. He said a territorial claim, or a map based on one side's interpretation, did not automatically establish ownership of disputed land.

Where the countries still disagree, he said, they should use mechanisms accepted by both sides rather than one party declaring the area its territory and labelling anyone there an aggressor.

Prapas warns against information campaign

The JIC director said civilian deaths on either side were regrettable but should not be used to support one narrative while branding the other party brutal or inhumane without considering the full sequence of events.

He said the international community should examine who first used weapons, what was deployed, where weapons were fired, the intended targets, the effect on civilians and measures taken to protect them.

Prapas also rejected the claim that "the world knows who is right and who is wrong", saying no side could speak for the international community. Countries confident in their version should submit evidence, timelines, coordinates and other verifiable material through appropriate channels, he said.

He called for provocations to stop both on the battlefield and online, saying Thailand and Cambodia would remain neighbours. Thailand's position, he said, was that both sides should observe a genuine ceasefire, retain agreed force positions and return to talks based on evidence, law and good faith.

"Thailand does not want war and does not want anyone else's territory," Prapas said.

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