THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 27 July 2025

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American Man in Naked Rampage Sparks Panic in Huai Yai

 

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Police in Huai Yai were called to a residential village on the evening of 25 July, after reports emerged of a foreign man in a deranged state threatening locals and damaging property.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367938-american-man-in-naked-rampage-sparks-panic-in huai-yai/

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Tanks Deployed at Border as Clashes Escalate with Cambodian Forces near Poipet

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Thai military units, including tanks and armoured vehicles from the elite “Burapha Phayak” (Eastern Tigers) Division, were deployed on 26 July near the Rong Kluea Market in Aranyaprathet, directly across from the Cambodian town of Poipet.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367943-tanks-deployed-at-border-as-clashes-escalate-with-cambodian-forces-near-poipet/

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Thai Troops Raise Flag on Phu Ma Khuea After Cambodian Forces Defeated
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The Royal Thai Army has released images of the national flag being raised triumphantly atop Phu Ma Khuea, following a successful military operation in which Thai troops reclaimed the summit from entrenched Cambodian forces. The operation, which began in earnest on the evening of 25 July, resulted in the reported deaths of at least ten Cambodian soldiers and the seizure of a significant cache of military equipment.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367933-thai-troops-raise-flag-on-phu-ma-khuea-after-cambodian-forces-defeated/

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Thai Army Denies Responsibility for Artillery Shells That Landed in Laos
 

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The Royal Thai Army has firmly denied that artillery shells which landed on Laotian territory amid recent cross-border fighting were fired by Thai forces, instead attributing the incident to the Cambodian military.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367926-thai-army-denies-responsibility-for-artillery-shells-that-landed-in-laos/

 

[Georgealbert]

Vietnamese Loan Shark Gang Busted in Bangkok for Illegal Lending and iCloud Lock Scam

 

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Tourist Police have arrested three Vietnamese nationals operating an illegal personal loan business out of a rented house in the Rom Klao area of Bangkok. The suspects were allegedly extorting fellow Vietnamese nationals with exorbitant interest rates and using iCloud lock systems to control and punish defaulters.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367957-vietnamese-loan-shark-gang-busted-in-bangkok-for-illegal-lending-and-icloud-lock-scam/

 

[Georgealbert]

Trump Threatens Tariff Talks Freeze Unless Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Is Reached
 

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In a diplomatic intervention late night on 26 July, U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly issued direct warnings to both Thai and Cambodian leaders, threatening to halt ongoing trade negotiations if the escalating armed conflict between the two Southeast Asian nations is not immediately brought to an end.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367958-trump-threatens-tariff-talks-freeze-unless-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-is-reached/

 

[Georgealbert]

Arsenic Levels in Northern Rivers Exceed Safety Limits, Authorities Warn
 

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The Pollution Control Department (PCD), under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, has raised the alarm over elevated arsenic levels found in several major rivers in the northern provinces of Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367959-arsenic-levels-in-northern-rivers-exceed-safety-limits-authorities-warn/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Hun Manet Agrees to Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal

 

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Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has formally accepted a ceasefire proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump and expressed hope that Thailand, which has reportedly agreed in principle, will stand by its commitment this time.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367958-trump-threatens-tariff-talks-freeze-unless-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-is-reached/#findComment-19977283

 

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Tigers Evacuation Plan from Sisaket Wildlife Centre Over Bombing Fears

 

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Authorities at the Chulabhorn Wildlife Breeding Station in Sisaket province are preparing to evacuate 16 tigers amid growing concerns that border clashes with Cambodia could cause explosions capable of frightening the animals, potentially leading to dangerous escapes.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367961-tigers-evacuation-plan-from-sisaket-wildlife-centre-over-bombing-fears/

 

[Georgealbert]

Tourism Confidence Plummets Warns Industry Body
 

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Thailand’s tourism confidence index for the second quarter has plunged sharply, signalling elevated risk to an industry still striving to recover from pandemic-era shocks.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367963-tourism-confidence-plummets-warns-industry-body/

 

[Georgealbert]

Second Army Region Warns of Possible Cambodian PHL-03 Missile Strikes
 

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The Second Army Region has issued a public alert, warning of the potential threat posed by Cambodian-launched PHL-03 long-range missile systems capable of striking targets up to 130 kilometres away.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367964-second-army-region-warns-of-possible-cambodian-phl-03-missile-strikes/

 

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Motorbike Taxi Rider Discovers Body Hanging from Tree on a Pattaya Beach
 

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A discovery was made on the morning of 26 July, after a local motorcycle taxi driver stumbled upon the body of a man hanging from a tree on a Pattaya Beach while searching for seashells.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367966-motorbike-taxi-rider-discovers-body-hanging-from-tree-on-a-pattaya-beach/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fire Engulfs Fabric Warehouse in Bangkok’s Thung Khru District
 

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A fire broke out late night on 25 July, at a fabric storage warehouse in the Thung Khru district of Bangkok. Fortunately, there were no injuries or reports of anyone trapped inside.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367967-fire-engulfs-fabric-warehouse-in-bangkok’s-thung-khru-district/

 

[Georgealbert]

Raid Uncovers Illegal Cough Syrup Operation Linked to ‘4x100’ Kratom Mix

 

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Authorities have dismantled a major online distribution network selling illegal pharmaceuticals used in the preparation of the dangerous “4x100” concoction — a narcotic mixture of kratom, cough syrup, and other substances favoured by some youths. The bust led to the seizure of thousands of items with a street value exceeding one million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367968-raid-uncovers-illegal-cough-syrup-operation-linked-to-‘4x100’-kratom-mix/

 

[Georgealbert]

Bomb Squad Police Officer Surrenders After Shooting Father Dead in Ratchaburi Family Dispute

 

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A police officer has turned himself in after fatally shooting his biological father seven times in what authorities are calling a deeply disturbing domestic incident. The suspect, a bomb disposal officer, is being held without bail due to the seriousness of the crime.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367969-bomb-squad-police-officer-surrenders-after-shooting-father-dead-in-ratchaburi-family-dispute/

 

[Georgealbert]

Royal Thai Navy Issues Four Key Guidelines for Civilians in the Event of War

 

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The Royal Thai Navy has released a set of four key guidelines for civilians to follow in the event that Thailand enters a state of war or faces a severe national security crisis. The advisory, issued ton 26 July, urges citizens to remain calm, informed and actively supportive of national defence efforts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367970-royal-thai-navy-issues-four-key-guidelines-for-civilians-in-the-event-of-war/

 

[Georgealbert]

Jealous Ex Shoots New Partner of Former Wife
 

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A shocking case of jealousy turned violent in the early hours of 25 July when a man stormed into a bedroom and opened fire on the new partner of his former wife. The victim, a former drummer of the popular Mor Lam band Lam Yai Hai Thongkham, was left critically injured.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367971-jealous-ex-shoots-new-partner-of-former-wife/

 

[Georgealbert]

Kanchanaburi Tourist Police Crack Down on Fake Pages Targeting Travellers

 

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Tourist Police in Kanchanaburi have launched a sweeping crackdown on fraudulent online pages scamming tourists into booking fake hotels, restaurants, and resorts. The operation forms part of a nationwide campaign to safeguard the tourism sector and restore trust as Thailand works to revitalise its travel industry.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367972-kanchanaburi-tourist-police-crack-down-on-fake-pages-targeting-travellers/

 

[Georgealbert]

Rare Black Panther Spotted Strolling in Kaeng Krachan, Delights Tourists
 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

A rare and protected black panther was spotted in the wild at Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi, delighting park rangers and tourists alike as it calmly walked along a road and log in the late afternoon sunshine.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367973-rare-black-panther-spotted-strolling-in-kaeng-krachan-delights-tourists/

 

[Georgealbert]

Fire Erupts at Bangchak Oil Depot in Chonburi
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A fire broke out at the Bangchak gas oil depot in Ban Laem, Laem Chabang, Chonburi province, shortly after midday on 26 July, prompting a swift response from emergency services and causing panic among nearby residents.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367974-fire-erupts-at-bangchak-oil-depot-in-chonburi/

 

[Georgealbert]

X-ray Room at Nan Hospital Severely Damaged in Floods – High-Value Medical Equipment Lost

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

Severe flooding in Nan province has caused significant damage to Nan Hospital, with the X-ray department among the worst-hit areas. High-value medical equipment has been left heavily damaged, prompting appeals for public donations to support recovery efforts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367975-x-ray-room-at-nan-hospital-severely-damaged-in-floods-–-high-value-medical-equipment-lost/

 

[Georgealbert]

Provincial Administrative Organisation member Golf Resigns
 

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Siradonai Plaiduang, known as “Golf,” a provincial councillor (S.A.O.) for Songkhla’s District 7 (Hat Yai), has officially submitted his resignation amid ongoing controversy. He is a close associate and son of Somyos Plaiduang, deputy secretary-general of the Democrat Party and MP for Songkhla’s 3rd constituency.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367976-provincial-administrative-organisation-member-golf-resigns/

 

[Georgealbert]

High-Speed Rail Worker Impaled by Snapped Cable in Korat
 

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A 33-year-old construction worker sustained life-threatening injuries after being impaled by a large steel cable that snapped while lifting a rail bridge segment in the Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima. The cable pierced through his abdomen and exited his back, prompting an urgent and complex rescue operation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367977-high-speed-rail-worker-impaled-by-snapped-cable-in-korat/

 

[Georgealbert]

Drug Smuggler Exploits Border Clashes – 5 Million Meth Pills Seized by Army
 

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A drug trafficking operation was thwarted by military forces amid heightened border tensions, as a man attempted to smuggle over five million methamphetamine tablets from a neighbouring country into Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367978-drug-smuggler-exploits-border-clashes-–-5-million-meth-pills-seized-by-army/

 

[Georgealbert]

Suspected French Drug Gang Member Arrested in Phuket
 

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Immigration authorities have arrested a 22-year-old French national believed to be a key member of an international drug trafficking syndicate. The suspect, identified only as Mr Bachir, was detained after allegedly fleeing law enforcement in France and attempting to hide in Phuket.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367979-suspected-french-drug-gang-member-arrested-in-phuket/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Phumtham Backs Trump’s Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Genuine Cambodian Commitment & Bilateral Talks

 

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Acting Prime Minister and Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has confirmed that Thailand supports a ceasefire with Cambodia, following a direct telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump. However, he stressed that Cambodia must demonstrate genuine intent for peace and commit to bilateral discussions to establish a clear framework for a lasting resolution.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367958-trump-threatens-tariff-talks-freeze-unless-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-is-reached/#findComment-19977352

 

[Georgealbert]

Romanian Tourist Caught Smuggling 3.5kg of Heroin at Suvarnabhumi Airport
 

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Customs officers have arrested a 50-year-old Romanian woman who attempted to smuggle more than 3.5 kilograms of heroin out of the country via Suvarnabhumi Airport. The narcotics have an estimated street value of over 1 million baht.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367980-romanian-tourist-caught-smuggling-35kg-of-heroin-at-suvarnabhumi-airport/

 

[Georgealbert]

Thai Army Confirms Renewed Cambodian Shelling on Strategic Border Zones

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The Royal Thai Army has confirmed fresh artillery attacks by Cambodian forces in the early hours of the morning of 27 July, targeting strategic border areas recently secured by Thai troops.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367982-thai-army-confirms-renewed-cambodian-shelling-on-strategic-border-zones/

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Cambodian Forces Fire BM-21 Rockets at Ta Muen Thom Temple, Damaging Ancient Site

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Cambodian military forces launched a series of heavy attacks targeting both military and civilian areas in Thailand’s northeastern provinces on the morning of 27 July. In a particularly alarming development, multiple BM-21 Grad rockets were fired directly at the ancient Ta Muen Thom temple, a Khmer-era historical site located in Surin province, causing severe damage to the structure.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367982-thai-army-confirms-renewed-cambodian-shelling-on-strategic-border-zones/#findComment-19977941

 

[Georgealbert]

UPDATE
Amnesty International Urges Immediate Ceasefire to Protect Civilians Along Thai-Cambodian Border

 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Amnesty International Thailand has issued an urgent call for an immediate ceasefire amid ongoing clashes along the Thai-Cambodian border, citing serious concerns over civilian safety and violations of international humanitarian law.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367958-trump-threatens-tariff-talks-freeze-unless-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire-is-reached/#findComment-19977956