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Thailand Live Sunday 14 December 2025

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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

 

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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/

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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.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381591-trump-announces-new-thailand-cambodia-ceasefire/page/2/#findComment-20273114

 

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CCTV Shows Triple-Riding Youths Crash With Pickup in Chonburi

 

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Three youths were critically injured after a motorcycle carrying three people collided with a pickup truck at a junction in Bang Lamung district, Chonburi, on 12 December 2025. Rescue workers found two victims unconscious with no pulse and a third with severe leg injuries, prompting urgent resuscitation efforts and emergency hospital transfers.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381649-cctv-shows-triple-riding-youths-crash-with-pickup-in-chonburi/

 

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Immigration Police Arrest Chinese Amulet Dealers in Nonthaburi
 

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Immigration police arrested three Chinese nationals and one Myanmar national during a raid on a well-known amulet market in the Ngamwongwan area of Nonthaburi on 12 December 2025, after discovering they were working without permits. The operation led to multiple charges under Thailand’s foreign employment and immigration laws, with suspects taken into custody for prosecution at Rattanathibet Police Station.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381650-immigration-police-arrest-chinese-amulet-dealers-in-nonthaburi/

 

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Thai Army Appoints Fallen Soldier’s Mother to Service Role
 

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The Royal Thai Army has appointed the mother of a conscript who was killed during clashes along the Thai–Cambodian border to a civil service post, granting her employment in recognition of her son’s sacrifice. The appointment took effect from 9 December and is intended to provide immediate support and long-term security for the bereaved family. The move follows army regulations that allow relatives of fallen personnel to enter government service as a form of compensation and honour.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381651-thai-army-appoints-fallen-soldier’s-mother-to-service-role/

 

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Suvarnabhumi Unveils Festive Photo Spots For Year-End Season

 

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Suvarnabhumi Airport has launched a year-end festive initiative to welcome Christmas 2025 and the New Year 2026, transforming key areas of its passenger terminals into elaborate photo destinations. The decorations aim to create a warm and memorable experience for travellers passing through Thailand’s main international gateway during the busy holiday period.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381652-suvarnabhumi-unveils-festive-photo-spots-for-year-end-season/

 

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Police Conduct Nationwide Drug Crackdown at 3,001 Sites

 

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Police carried out a large-scale nationwide operation, reported on 12 December 2025, raiding 3,001 locations across the country to dismantle major drug trafficking networks. The coordinated crackdown resulted in the arrest of nearly 2,500 suspects, the seizure of large quantities of drugs and weapons and the freezing of assets worth more than 42 million, according to authorities.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381653-police-conduct-nationwide-drug-crackdown-at-3001-sites/

 

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UAE Tourist Killed in Four-Motorcycle Crash in Phang Nga
 

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A tourist from the United Arab Emirates was killed and three others were injured after four motorcycles crashed in Phang Nga province. The collision occurred on the evening of December 12, 2025 and involved four UAE nationals travelling together on a major highway. Emergency services responded, but one of the injured riders later died in hospital.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381654-uae-tourist-killed-in-four-motorcycle-crash-in-phang-nga/

 

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Elderly Lampang Couple Face Repeated Charges Over Single Tree
 

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An elderly couple in Lampang say they have been left financially devastated and socially ostracised after being repeatedly accused of illegal logging and forest encroachment, despite a court ruling confirming their right to the land and ordering repayment of an earlier fine. The couple, 68-year-old Thanom Jaiwai and 64-year-old Kamnoi Jaiwai, reported that the case began when Thanom cut a single teak tree, regrowth from an original stump, within the family’s long-held cultivation plot to use as a roof post. The village headman then accused them of cutting a tree in public forest, demanded a 5,000-baht fine without documentation and later initiated further complaints with forestry officials.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381656-elderly-lampang-couple-face-repeated-charges-over-single-tree/

 

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Uncle Shoots Nephew Dead After Dispute While Fishing
 

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A 25-year-old man was shot dead by his uncle following a dispute while the pair were fishing and drinking alcohol in Khon Kaen province, with police arresting the suspect at the scene on the evening of 12 December 2025. The shooting occurred at a hut at the edge of a village in Kok Si subdistrict, Mueang district, leaving the victim dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381657-uncle-shoots-nephew-dead-after-dispute-while-fishing/

 

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Pedestrian Killed in Car Collision on Srinakarin Road

 

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A man was killed after being struck by a saloon car while crossing Srinakarin Road inbound, shortly before the Lotus Srinakarin area, at around 03.00 on 13 December. The victim died at the scene in the middle of the road, prompting a police investigation and traffic checks in the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381658-pedestrian-killed-in-car-collision-on-srinakarin-road/

 

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Thai Villagers Flee as Myanmar Fighting Spills Across Border

 

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Heavy fighting erupted along the Thai–Myanmar border opposite Mae Sot district in Tak province on 12 December 2025, forcing Thai villagers to flee for safety after gunfire crossed into Thailand and damaged homes. Bullets struck two houses in Mae Kon Ken village as clashes between Myanmar junta troops and Karen resistance fighters raged just across the Moei River. Thai security forces also took custody of 10 Chinese nationals who crossed the river during the fighting and surrendered.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381659-thai-villagers-flee-as-myanmar-fighting-spills-across-border/

 

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Fire Breaks Out on Container Ship at Laem Chabang Port
 

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A fire broke out aboard the large container vessel COSCO KAOHSIUNGwhile it was preparing to berth at Pier D3 operated by Hutchison at Laem Chabang Port on 12 December 2025, prompting an emergency response from port firefighting teams. The blaze originated from a single cargo container, with smoke seen billowing from the unit shortly before 17:00. Authorities acted swiftly to prevent the fire from spreading to nearby containers, including those carrying controlled goods.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381661-fire-breaks-out-on-container-ship-at-laem-chabang-port/

 

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Eight Thai SEA Games Athletes Hospitalised After Illness
 

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Eight Thai national athletes who recently competed at the SEA Games were rushed to hospital after falling ill with severe gastrointestinal symptoms, prompting an urgent medical response in Chon Buri province. All eight experienced abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting, with some also suffering diarrhoea, raising immediate concerns over a possible food or water related illness. Emergency services transported the athletes to hospital for treatment and further examination.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381662-eight-thai-sea-games-athletes-hospitalised-after-illness/

 

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Woman Killed After Pickup Crashes Into Sugarcane Lorry
 

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A 29-year-old woman was killed instantly when her pickup truck crashed into the rear of a sugarcane-laden articulated lorry in Nakhon Ratchasima province, leaving the vehicle severely damaged. The collision occurred at a busy junction, prompting an emergency response from police and rescue teams. The driver was trapped inside the wreckage and later confirmed dead at the scene.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381663-woman-killed-after-pickup-crashes-into-sugarcane-lorry/

 

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Fishing Boat Capsizes Off Pran Buri, Two Crew Still Missing

 

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A fishing boat from Samut Sakhon has capsized in the Gulf of Thailand, leaving two crew members missing five days after the incident, while three others have been rescued. The vessel overturned in waters off Pran Buri, prompting appeals from the boat owner for urgent assistance from state agencies to continue search and recovery efforts.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381664-fishing-boat-capsizes-off-pran-buri-two-crew-still-missing/

 

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Drug-Crazed Officer Arrested After Aiming Gun at Colleague
 

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A police officer was arrested after allegedly becoming violent under the influence of drugs and pointing a firearm at a fellow officer, with the situation narrowly avoiding fatal consequences when the weapon failed to fire. The incident was reported on 13 December and occurred in Khon Kaen province, causing alarm among police colleagues and nearby residents. No one was injured, but the case has raised serious concerns about safety within the force.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381665-drug-crazed-officer-arrested-after-aiming-gun-at-colleague/

 

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Two Horses Killed After Car Hits Herd on Ratchaburi Road

 

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A road crash involving a private car and a herd of horses occurred on 13 December, resulting in two horses being killed and three others injured, while the car was badly damaged. The collision happened on the Ratchaburi–Nakhon Pathom road, before the Bang Phae junction in Wang Yen subdistrict, Bang Phae district, Ratchaburi province. The incident caused alarm among motorists using the route and led to traffic disruption as authorities moved to secure the area.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381666-two-horses-killed-after-car-hits-herd-on-ratchaburi-road/

 

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Thailand Rules Out Ceasefire Until Cambodia Ends Hostilities

 

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Thailand’s Defence Minister has confirmed that no ceasefire order has been issued to the military, stating that operations will continue until Cambodia clearly ends its hostile actions. The clarification follows public confusion over reports of a possible ceasefire amid escalating border tensions. Senior government figures stressed that protecting national sovereignty and public safety remains the immediate priority.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381669-thailand-rules-out-ceasefire-until-cambodia-ends-hostilities/

 

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Woman Removed From Bangkok Bus After Displaying Knife

 

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A woman was removed from a public bus operating on Sukhumvit Road in Bangkok after she took a knife from her bag and moved toward the bus conductor on December 13, 2025. The incident occurred during regular service and caused concern among passengers, though there were no reports of injuries. A passenger recorded the event and shared the footage online, drawing widespread attention.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381677-woman-removed-from-bangkok-bus-after-displaying-knife/

 

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Cambodia Closes Thai Border Crossings as Fighting Continues 

 

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Cambodia has closed all border crossings with Thailand until further notice, preventing waiting Thai nationals, who have been stranded for day from returning, as fighting between the two forces continues along the frontier. The closure was confirmed by Cambodia’s interior ministry and comes amid renewed clashes and reported rocket fire affecting civilian areas. Authorities on both sides have warned residents to avoid affected zones as the security situation remains volatile.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381707-cambodia-closes-thai-border-crossings-as-fighting-continues /

 

 

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UPDATE
Thai Army Medic Killed by BM-21 Rocket on Phu Makua

 

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A Thai army medic was killed during combat operations after a BM-21 multiple rocket launcher strike hit his position on Phu Makua mountain in Si Sa Ket province. The death was confirmed on December 14, 2025, marking another loss for Thai forces operating along the Thai–Cambodian border.

 

Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1381669-thailand-rules-out-ceasefire-until-cambodia-ends-hostilities/#findComment-20274970

 

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