Foreigners Suspected Behind Cambodian Bomber Drone Attacks

 

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The Thai army has raised concerns that foreigners may be operating Cambodian bomber drones used in ongoing border clashes. Radio exchanges during drone attacks reportedly featured English, raising suspicions about who might be controlling these aerial assaults.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381472-foreigners-suspected-behind-cambodian-bomber-drone-attacks/

Foreigner Rides Motorbike in Phuket Wearing Cooking Pot Helmet

 

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A foreign motorcyclist in Phuket has sparked a social media frenzy after being photographed riding with a cooking pot on his head instead of a helmet. The photos, shared by The Phuket Times Facebook page on December 9, show the rider on a grey motorcycle wearing black clothing and the shiny aluminium pot. The quirky incident quickly grabbed attention, igniting both amusement and concern among Thai netizens.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381510-foreigner-rides-motorbike-in-phuket-wearing-cooking-pot-helmet/

Most Thais Unaware of Alcohol’s Role in Cancer Surge

 

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A recent survey by ThaiHealth reveals alarming ignorance among Thais regarding the link between alcohol consumption and cancer. This oversight plays a significant role in the escalating non-communicable diseases (NCDs) crisis in Thailand. The study’s findings were discussed at a forum jointly organised by the Centre for Alcohol Studies, the Association of Thai NCD Alliance, and ThaiHealth.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381476-most-thais-unaware-of-alcohol’s-role-in-cancer-surge/

Thai-Cambodian Border Tensions Leave Citizens Stranded

 

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Thai nationals in Cambodia face challenges returning home through the Ban Khlong Luek border checkpoint in Sa Kaeo province. Reports indicate that Cambodian authorities prevented their crossing without providing an explanation. Relatives allege demands for payments of 12,500 baht per person to allow passage.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381554-thai-cambodian-border-tensions-leave-citizens-stranded/

Australian Tourist Dies After Crashing Through Phuket Glass Door

 

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An Australian man has died following a tragic accident in Phuket after reportedly running into a glass door at a restaurant in the Karon area. The incident occurred on December 11, with police alerted around 10.30pm to disturbances involving a foreign man. He was rushed to Chalong Hospital, but sadly, he succumbed to severe blood loss from his injuries.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381581-australian-tourist-dies-after-crashing-through-phuket-glass-door/

 

Anutin Tells Trump Cambodia Violated Peace Deal in Border Clash

 

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul informed US President Donald Trump that Cambodia violated a peace declaration with Thailand. He stated the attacks resulted in the loss of Thai lives and property, necessitating a defensive response. The announcement came after a phone conversation on Friday night between the two leaders.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381582-anutin-tells-trump-cambodia-violated-peace-deal-in-border-clash/

 

People’s Party Plans Major Comeback in Upcoming Election

 

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People’s leader Nattapong Ruengpanyawut announced today that the reformist People’s Party aims to become the largest elected camp in the approaching general election. This declaration follows the dissolution of the House of Representatives by caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul due to stalled constitutional amendment efforts. The party is gearing up for the election, anticipated to be held on February 8, with a focus on solidifying its political presence and avoiding past betrayals.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381583-people’s-party-plans-major-comeback-in-upcoming-election/

 

Lao Murder Suspect Arrested Aboard Udon Thani Flight
 

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Tourist police executed a rapid arrest of a Lao national accused of kidnapping and murdering a Chinese couple, detaining him on board a departing aircraft at Udon Thani International Airport on 12 December. The operation immediately halted the suspect’s attempt to travel further into Thailand after he allegedly fled across the border following the fatal incident in Laos. Officers ensured the arrest was completed discreetly, avoiding disruption to passengers and airport operations.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381586-lao-murder-suspect-arrested-aboard-udon-thani-flight/

 

19 Indians Arrested in Pattaya in Illegal Online Work Raid

 

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Chonburi immigration officers arrested 19 Indian nationals on 12 December 2025 after raiding a house in Nong Prue, Bang Lamung, where the group was allegedly operating as administrators selling illicit goods on foreign websites. The operation followed intelligence that a large number of foreign nationals had gathered at the property and were behaving suspiciously, prompting officers to cordon off and search the premises. The raid forms part of a wider push to curb illegal work by foreigners according to authorities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381588-19-indians-arrested-in-pattaya-in-illegal-online-work-raid/

 

EC Chief Targets Feb 8, 2026 for General Election in Thailand

 

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Narong Klunwarin, the newly appointed chairman of Thailand's Election Commission (EC), has highlighted 8th February 2026 as a potential date for the general election following the recent dissolution of the House of Representatives. This announcement comes amidst rising tensions along the Thai-Cambodian border, posing potential challenges for the electoral process.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381585-ec-chief-targets-feb-8-2026-for-general-election-in-thailand/

 

Boy, 13, Dies After Motorcycle Crash Ignites Spilled Fuel
 

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A 13-year-old boy died after a motorcycle collision triggered a fire when a fuel container he was carrying ruptured and ignited on the Phayao–Pa Daet Road in Phayao province. The incident occurred on the evening of 11 December 2025, in Ban San Pa Kok, Moo 9, Dong Chen subdistrict, Phoo Kam Yao district. Police and rescue workers responded to the scene and found the boy critically injured before he later died in hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381590-boy-13-dies-after-motorcycle-crash-ignites-spilled-fuel/

 

Trump Announces New Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

 

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In a significant diplomatic move, the leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to renew a ceasefire following several days of deadly clashes. US President Donald Trump made the announcement on social media after speaking with Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet. The renewed truce aims to halt all shooting and adhere to the original peace accord facilitated by Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

 

Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1381591-trump-announces-new-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire/

 

Immigration Busts Gang Using Modified Van to Smuggle Migrants

 

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Songkhla immigration officers have arrested four Thai suspects and 22 undocumented Myanmar nationals after intercepting a modified enclosed pickup truck used to smuggle migrants toward the Malaysian border. The operation took place at 05:00 on 11 December 2025 along Phetkasem Road near Khuha intersection in Rattaphum district, following intelligence about a planned movement of illegal workers from upper provinces through Songkhla. Authorities from multiple agencies joined the operation, including highway police, tourist police, Rattaphum police and the Internal Security Operations Command.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381592-immigration-busts-gang-using-modified-van-to-smuggle-migrants/

 

Child, 4, Dies as Night-Time Blaze Destroys Nakhon Sawan Home

 

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A night-time fire tore through a two-storey wooden house in Nakhon Sawan, killing a four-year-old boy and forcing six other family members to flee in panic. The blaze erupted in the early hours of 12 December, prompting officers from Bang Muang Police Station to alert fire crews from Bueng Senat SAO and Bang Muang SAO, who battled intense flames that engulfed the property. By the time the fire was brought under control, the child was found dead inside the burnt-out ground-floor room where he had been sleeping alone.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381593-child-4-dies-as-night-time-blaze-destroys-nakhon-sawan-home/

 

Pattaya Cannabis Shop Owner Arrested After Knife-Threat Rampage
 

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A cannabis shop owner in Pattaya was arrestedlate on 11 December 2025 after allegedly wielding a knife, smashing beer bottles and threatening neighbouring businesses during what police described as a severe alcohol and cannabis fuelled outburst. Officers from Pattaya City Police Station responded to reports of a disturbance near Soi 9 on Pattaya Second Road shortly after 22:00, prompting concern among nearby residents and shopkeepers. The 40-year-old suspect, whose name police did not release, was found in an extremely intoxicated state outside his shop.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381595-pattaya-cannabis-shop-owner-arrested-after-knife-threat-rampage/

 

Tourist Police Arrest Myanmar Man Smuggling 9 Foreigners
 

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Tourist police have arrested a 27-year-old Myanmar man for allegedly smuggling eight Chinese nationals and one Malaysian into Thailand, following an operation in Samut Prakan on 12 December. Officers intercepted the group at a hotel car park in Bang Phli District, where the suspects were found travelling in a Toyota Revo pickup, along with a handmade firearm and three .380mm bullets. The arrest disrupted an attempt by the travellers to flee intensified crackdowns on call-centre scam syndicates in Myanmar and move onward to a third country.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381596-tourist-police-arrest-myanmar-man-smuggling-9-foreigners/

 

Black Leopard Spotted Near Panoen Thung Viewpoint
 

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A rare daytime sighting of a fully grown black leopard near kilometre marker 21 in Kaeng Krachan National Park, Phetchaburi, has drawn widespread attention after a tour vehicle driver captured the moment on 10 December 2025. The leopard appeared at around 10:00 as the driver was returning from the Panoen Thung summit after completing a morning drop-off. The incident has reinforced the importance of visitor safety and strict wildlife-observation guidelines within the park.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381598-black-leopard-spotted-near-panoen-thung-viewpoint/

 

Two Arrested as Police Seize 65m-Baht Haul in Ayutthaya
 

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Police have dismantled a narcotics network linked to the “Yui Tha Ruea,” network, seizing more than 65 million baht worth of drugs in Ayutthaya on 12 December 2025. Officers recovered 2.7 million methamphetamine pills, 222 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine and 28 kilograms of ketamine, along with multiple vehicles used for distribution. Two suspects were arrested for operating from a house in Tha Ruea District, where a luxury van equipped with automatic number-plate switching and signal-jamming devices was used to transport the drugs.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381599-two-arrested-as-police-seize-65m-baht-haul-in-ayutthaya/

 

Two Suspects Arrested at SEA Stadium For Promoting Gambling

 

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Two men were arrested inside Rajamangala National Stadium on 12 December 2025 after allegedly promoting an online gambling website during the SEA Games 2025 football event. Officers from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and Hua Mak Police Station apprehended the suspects, who had blended in with spectators before attempting to advertise the site. Police say the incident has raised concerns about damage to the reputation of the 33rd SEA Games, for which Thailand is the host nation.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381600-two-suspects-arrested-at-sea-stadium-for-promoting-gambling/

 

Myanmar Suspects Arrested in Nakhon Pathom Drug Raid
 

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Immigration officers in Nakhon Pathom have arrested four Myanmar nationals in a targeted drug raid following community complaints, with one suspect found to have overstayed in Thailand for more than five years. The operation took place at a rented room in Moo 5, Om Yai Subdistrict, Sam Phran District, where officers seized 65 methamphetamine tablets. Police said the arrests aimed to restore public confidence after reports of disturbances and suspected criminal activity in the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381601-myanmar-suspects-arrested-in-nakhon-pathom-drug-raid/

 

ONCB Chief Receives Four Thai Fugitives Returned from Myanmar
 

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Thai narcotics officials travelled to Chiang Rai on 11 December 2025 to take custody of four Thai nationals wanted on arrest warrants issued in Thailand, following their detention by Myanmar authorities. The operation marks another step in the government’s nationwide crackdown on drug crimes under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s national agenda against narcotics. Officials said the transfer underscores intensified cross-border cooperation to dismantle criminal networks and reduce public harm.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381603-oncb-chief-receives-four-thai-fugitives-returned-from-myanmar/

 

Trat Border Clashes Intensify as Thai Forces Hit Koh Kong
 

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Fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border in Trat province intensified overnight, with Thai forces opening a new front reaching Hat Lek and striking Cambodian artillery positions. The exchanges continued in bursts throughout the night into early morning, involving artillery, mortars and small arms fire. The clashes prompted reports of urgent civilian evacuations on the Cambodian side.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381613-trat-border-clashes-intensify-as-thai-forces-hit-koh-kong/

 

UPDATE
F-16s Bomb Chai Chum Nia Bridge Near Trat Border

 

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The Royal Thai Air Force carried out an air strike early on 13 December 2025, deploying two F-16 fighter jets to bomb the Chai Chum Nia Bridge in Pursat Province, Cambodia. The operation followed reports of troop reinforcements and the movement of heavy weapons near Thailand’s border in Trat Province, with the bridge identified as a key logistical route.

 

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Cambodian BM-21 Rockets Hit Ta Kwai Temple, 11 Thai Troops Hurt

 

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Fighting along the Thai–Cambodian border in Surin province intensified early on 13 December 2025, with Cambodian forces firing BM-21 multiple rocket launchers towards the Ta Kwai Temple area, injuring 11 Thai soldiers. The exchanges began in the early morning and continued across several flashpoints, forcing local leaders and villagers to shelter in bunkers for safety. This marked the fifth consecutive day of clashes along the border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381622-cambodian-bm-21-rockets-hit-ta-kwai-temple-11-thai-troops-hurt/

 

UPDATE
PM Anutin Says Thailand Will Continue Military Actions

 

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday morning that the country will continue military operations, signalling an escalation in the ongoing conflict and underscoring that hostilities are not the result of an accident. In a post on Facebook, he stated that Thailand would act until it no longer faces harm or threats to its land and people, adding that the country’s actions earlier in the day had already demonstrated its position. The remarks prompted heightened concern over security along affected areas and indicated that military activity would persist.

 

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UPDATE
Cambodia Fires BM-21 Rockets into Sisaket, Civilians Injured

 

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Cambodian soldiers have reportedly fired a barrage of BM-21 multiple rocket launcher rounds across the border into Thailand’s Sisaket province, causing injuries to civilians in a border community. The alleged attack targeted civilian houses in Tambon Saothongchai, Kantharalak District, with villagers sustaining minor to moderate injuries, according to initial reports. Two civilians were reported to have suffered severe injuries, including the loss of an arm, highlighting the immediate human impact of the incident.

 

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Cyber Police Arrest Two Over Mule Account Cash Handover
 

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Cyber police and Rayong city officers arrested two 40-year-olds inside a Kasikornbank branch in Rayong on 12 December 2025, in a sting operation targeting an alleged “mule account” network linked to online criminal activity. The pair were detained at around 11:00 after officers observed a cash withdrawal and handover totalling 180,000 baht inside the bank on Sukhumvit Road. Police seized 186,000 baht in cash and several bank books from branches in the Pattaya area for further examination.

 

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Customs and DSI Seize 46,000 Illegal Vapes Hidden in Containers

 

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Authorities have seized more than 46,000 disposable e-cigarettes worth over 10 million baht after uncovering an attempt to smuggle the banned products through Bangkok Port. The joint operation, announced on 11 December 2025, involved the Customs Department, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and other partner agencies following a detailed inspection of unclaimed cargo containers. Officials said the discovery reflects ongoing efforts under the government’s rapid-response crackdown on illegal goods.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381631-customs-and-dsi-seize-46000-illegal-vapes-hidden-in-containers/

 

Buyers Protest 7 Failed Condo Projects, Seek Intervention

 

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Dozens of homebuyers have filed complaints with the United Thai Nation Party after seven condominium projects failed to materialise, leaving purchasers paying instalments for up to two years without receiving their units. More than 50 affected buyers gathered at the party’s headquarters on 11 December 2025 to submit a petition to party leader Pirapan Salirathavibhaga and deputy leader Atthawit Suwannapakdee. Complainants alleged unfair contracts, stalled construction, incomplete facilities and environmental impact assessment (EIA) failures.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381632-buyers-protest-7-failed-condo-projects-seek-intervention/#elControls_20272583_menu

 

UPDATE
Thai Military Rejects Trump Claim on Mine Incident

 

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Thailand’s military has rejected comments by US President Donald Trump describing a fatal landmine incident involving Thai soldiers as an accident, insisting the act was deliberate and that Thailand’s response has been proportionate. The clarification was issued amid ongoing tensions along the Thai–Cambodian border, where security incidents have heightened concern among authorities and the public.

 

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