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Cambodia and Thailand agree to immediate and unconditional ceasefire

Malaysia's  Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, center, Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Manet left and Thailand's acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai pose for photos after talks on a possible ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia in Putrajaya, Malaysia, Monday, July 28, 2025. (Mohd Rasfan/Pool Photo via AP)

 

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire to end days of intense border clashes, following a high-level meeting in the Malaysian capital. The ceasefire is set to take effect at midnight on the 28 July .

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368059-thai-cambodian-leaders-agree-to-ceasefire-following-malaysia-talks/

 

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Gunman Kills Five at Or Tor Kor Market Before Taking Own Life
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

A Thai man opened fire at Bangkok’s Or Tor Kor Market on the afternoon of 28 July, killing five people, including four security guards and a market vendor, before turning the gun on himself. The shocking incident occurred at a donation area associated with social activist “Kan Jompalang”.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368046-gunman-kills-five-at-or-tor-kor-market-before-taking-own-life/

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Thai Army Denies Chemical Weapon Use Amid Cambodia Tensions

 

Photo courtesy of Thai Newsroom

 

The Thai army has strongly refuted claims from Cambodian authorities accusing them of using chemical weapons in cross-border operations. The allegations, described as unfounded and misleading, emerged from a Facebook post by Lt. Gen. Maly Socheata of the Cambodian Ministry of Defence.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368056-thai-army-denies-chemical-weapon-use-amid-cambodia-tensions/

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Birthday Party Cancelled as Danish Man & Thai Wife Donate to Evacuees

 

Picture courtesy of Workpoint.

 

A Danish national and his Thai wife have turned a birthday celebration into a act of generosity, donating essential supplies to evacuees and a local hospital amid ongoing border tensions between Thailand and Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368042-birthday-party-cancelled-as-danish-man-thai-wife-donate-to-evacuees/

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Surin Immigration Sets Up Emergency Hub Amid Border Clashes

 

Pictures courtesy of Siam Rath

 

In response to rising tensions, Surin immigration is taking immediate action. A temporary operations centre has been established to ensure public safety and facilitate essential services for residents.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368087-surin-immigration-sets-up-emergency-hub-amid-border-clashes/

 

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Cambodian Man Arrested for Drugs Amid Espionage Concerns

 

Pictures courtesy of Thain Rath

 

A Cambodian man was arrested in Buriram with 24 meth pills after initially raising suspicion of espionage. Local authorities, concerned about potential intelligence leaks amid border tensions, discovered the drugs during a search.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368088-cambodian-man-arrested-for-drugs-amid-espionage-concerns/

 

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Man Busted for Selling Explicit Content Online Using Mum’s Bank Account

 

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A 26-year-old man from Korat was arrested for selling explicit content online, using his mum's bank account for payments. Identified as Watcharapong, he was nabbed at a condo in Nakhon Ratchasima, while his 51-year-old mother, Jarin, was picked up in Pichit. Police found that the account link was shared publicly with buyers eager for the explicit offerings.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368089-man-busted-for-selling-explicit-content-online-using-mum’s-bank-account/

 

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Brutal Assault in Pattaya: Man Bound, Beaten & Strangled by Former Friends
 

Picture courtesy of Daily News.

 

A 46-year-old man was tied up, strangled and brutally beaten by a couple he once considered close friends. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of morning, at a petrol station off Soi Thepprasit Soi in Pattaya, left the victim with multiple injuries.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368090-brutal-assault-in-pattaya-man-bound-beaten-strangled-by-former-friends/

 

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Police Raid Unlicensed Entertainment Venue in Ubon Ratchathani
 

 

Picture courtesy of CIB.

 

Officers from The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) have raided an entertainment venue in Ubon Ratchathani province found to be operating illegally without the required permits. The establishment was allegedly offering services including alcohol sales, live music performances and the employment of hostesses to sit and drink with customers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368091-police-raid-unlicensed-entertainment-venue-in-ubon-ratchathani/

 

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Surin Governor Clarifies: Not a War Disaster Declaration, But an Emergency Situation
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

The Governor of Surin Province has clarified, on the 28 July, that the region has not been declared a war zone, but rather an “emergency disaster area” due to incursions by foreign forces, amid escalating tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368037-surin-declared-war-disaster-zone/#findComment-19981069

 

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Nine Arrested in Fake ID Ring Linked to Chinese and Myanmar Nationals

 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

The Crime Suppression Division (CSD) has arrested nine individuals involved in an organised operation producing fake Thai national ID cards for foreign nationals, including Chinese and Myanmar citizens. The arrests follow months of investigation into forged documents and fraudulent endorsements used to obtain Thai citizenship illegally.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368092-nine-arrested-in-fake-id-ring-linked-to-chinese-and-myanmar-nationals/

 

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Elderly Man Dies After Boat Collides with Bridge Pillar in Nonthaburi
 

Picture courtesy of Kaoded.

 

A 70-year-old man drowned after the boat he was operating struck a bridge pillar and capsized in a canal in Bang Yai district, Nonthaburi province.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368093-elderly-man-dies-after-boat-collides-with-bridge-pillar-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Late-Night Airstrike: Thai F-16s Bomb Cambodian Supply Routes and Artillery Positions
 

Picture courtesy of Amarin.

 

Just hours before the ceasefire deadline, the Royal Thai Air Force deployed two F-16 fighter jets late on the night of 28 July, to carry out precision bombing missions near the embattled Ta Kwai Temple, targeting Cambodian supply lines and artillery emplacements.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368094-late-night-airstrike-thai-f-16s-bomb-cambodian-supply-routes-and-artillery-positions/

 

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Flash Floods in Chiang Khong as Heavy Rains Cause Buildings to Collapse into River
 

Picture courtesy of Naewna,

 

Torrential rain across Chiang Rai province has triggered flash floods in several areas, with the district of Chiang Khong among the hardest hit. Rising floodwaters have damaged homes and infrastructure, with several buildings collapsing into the river after their foundations were eroded.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368095-flash-floods-in-chiang-khong-as-heavy-rains-cause-buildings-to-collapse-into-river/

 

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Bird Breeders Rejoice as Wildlife Committee Backs Plan to Declassify Red-Whiskered Bulbul
 

Pictures courtesy of Matichon.

 

In a long-awaited move, Thailand’s Wildlife Conservation and Protection Committee has agreed in principle to remove the red-whiskered bulbul, known locally as nok krong hua juk, from the country’s list of protected wildlife species. The decision marks the first step in a process that could legalise the widespread breeding and trade of the popular songbird.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368096-bird-breeders-rejoice-as-wildlife-committee-backs-plan-to-declassify-red-whiskered-bulbul/

 

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 CIB Arrests Suspect for Fatal Shooting at Bangkok Garage
 

Picture courtesy of CIB

 

The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has arrested a key suspect involved in the fatal shooting of a well-known auto mechanic, “Chang Yu,” in a shocking attack that occurred at his garage in Soi Phatthanakan 32, Bangkok.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368097-cib-arrests-suspect-for-fatal-shooting-at-bangkok-garage/

 

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Deputy Abbot Caught at Checkpoint in Civilian Clothes on Trip with Woman Companion
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

A Buddhist monk holding the position of deputy abbot was caught red-handed at a highway checkpoint after changing out of his robes and travelling with a woman in a private car. The incident has sparked concerns about monastic discipline and the image of the clergy in Thailand.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368098-deputy-abbot-caught-at-checkpoint-in-civilian-clothes-on-trip-with-woman-companion/

 

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Military Destroys Cambodian Signal Tower on Phu Makua Summit

 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Thai forces destroyed a Cambodian signal tower on the summit of Phu Makhuar, located in Kantharalak District, Sisaket Province. The operation follows a successful Thai military manoeuvre to reclaim control of the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1367933-thai-troops-raise-flag-on-phu-ma-khuea-after-cambodian-forces-defeated/#findComment-19981092

 

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Body of Man Swept Away During Storm Wipha Found in Phayao
 

Picture courtesy of Naewna

 

The body of a man who went missing during Tropical Storm Wipha has been discovered in the Yom River after several days of intense search efforts, officials confirmed.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368099-body-of-man-swept-away-during-storm wipha-found-in-phayao/

 

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Police Arrest Southern Drug Kingpin and Seize Assets

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

Police have arrested a leading southern drug trafficking kingpin along with four members of his criminal network, seizing assets worth over 8 million baht in a sweeping operation across Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat and Chiang Mai provinces.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368100-police-arrest-southern-drug-kingpin-and-seize-assets/

 

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Money Mule Gang Busted in a Bangkok Bank – Nearly 5 Million Baht Withdrawn in a Day
 

Picture courtesy of Matichon.

 

In a midday operation, Thai police arrested three suspects inside a Bangkok bank on charges linked to an online investment scam that saw nearly five million baht withdrawn in a single day.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368101-money-mule-gang-busted-in-a-bangkok-bank-–-nearly-5-million-baht-withdrawn-in-a-day/

 

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Bangkok Waste Scheme Stumbles as Residents Remain Uninformed

 

File photo courtesy of Wikipedia

 

Bangkok's latest waste-sorting plan is facing hurdles as many residents remain in the dark about impending changes. Set to roll out in two months, the initiative offers a monetary incentive for households that sort their rubbish correctly, with the goal of reducing waste collection costs.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368102-bangkok-waste-scheme-stumbles-as-residents-remain-uninformed/

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Shock in Udon Thani as Villagers Discover Human Skeleton in Forest
 

Picture courtesy of Naewna.

 

Villagers searching for wild mushrooms in a remote forest area of Udon Thani province were left stunned after discovering a human skeleton, now believed to be that of a woman aged between 40 and 50 years old.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368103-shock-in-udon-thani-as-villagers-discover-human-skeleton-in-forest/

 

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Russian Tourist Robbed by Motorcycle Thief in Pattaya
 

Picture courtesy of Khaosod.

 

A 29-year-old Russian tourist was left shaken after falling victim to a bag-snatching incident in Soi Chaloem Phrakiat 14, Pattaya, on the evening of 28 July.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368104-russian-tourist-robbed-by-motorcycle-thief-in-pattaya/

 

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Thai Army Condemns Cambodia for Ceasefire Violation

 

Picture courtesy of Siam Rath

 

The Royal Thai Army has issued a statement condemning Cambodia for violating a ceasefire agreement. On 29th July 2025, Major General Winthai Suvaree, the army's spokesperson, expressed regret over Cambodia's actions, which breached the ceasefire terms set by both governments.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368114-thai-army-condemns-cambodia-for-ceasefire-violation/