Day: August 13, 2025

Cambodian Family Arrested for Illegal Border Crossing in Sa Kaeo Province

Sa kaeo: Authorities arrested a Cambodian family fleeing poverty who illegally crossed the border in Sa Kaeo Province, hoping to find work washing shoes at Rong Kluea Market. They agreed to pay the guide 3,500 baht each. According to Thai News Agency, at 1:20 a.m. today, Burapha Force, together with

Sergeant Theerapol’s Recovery and Military Supply Update

Surin: A soldier identified as Sergeant Theerapol, who suffered a leg amputation after stepping on a landmine, is currently showing signs of recovery. According to Thai News Agency, the landmine incident, which resulted in the loss of Sergeant Theerapol’s left leg, occurred due to an anti-personnel mine allegedly planted by

“Uncle Phon” Detained in Mukdahan Prison Pending Supreme Court Bail Decision

Mukdahan: “Uncle Phon” has been taken into custody and is currently being held in Mukdahan Prison while awaiting a decision from the Supreme Court regarding his bail application. This follows the Appeals Court’s decision to sentence him to 26 years in prison in connection with the high-profile Nong Chompoo case.

Border Situation Risks Second Round of Clashes

Surin: Multiple sources confirm that the situation on the Thai-Cambodian border will escalate in the next two days, risking a second round of clashes. Surin provincial authorities have therefore issued warnings to village headmen and subdistrict heads, urging villagers to prepare for emergencies. According to Thai News Agency, a news

Sakon nakhon: Another incident has emerged in the Buddhist community as police uncovered a monk and a laywoman together in a sedan parked on the side of a canal in Ban Phan, Khamin Subdistrict, Mueang District, Sakon Nakhon Province. The monk, identified as Phra Chainarong, 53, was from a temple in So Phisai District, Bueng Kan Province. Upon discovery, authorities performed a disrobing ceremony for the monk at a nearby temple and conducted a urine test, which returned negative for drugs. However, the vehicle was found to have a fake license plate, prompting its seizure for further investigation.

According to Thai News Agency, reporters visiting the Khumin Police Station observed the sedan parked among evidence storage. The vehicle’s side and rear windows were heavily tinted, while the front window remained clear, revealing the interior. Inside, a pile of monk’s robes belonging to Tid Chainarong was found on the

Thai Stock Exchange Closes Higher by 18.36 Points

Bangkok: Thai stocks closed up 18.36 points. The Stock Exchange of Thailand ended the day at 1,277.43 points, marking an increase of 18.36 points, or 1.46%, with a trading value of 70,067.54 million baht.

According to Thai News Agency, today’s stoc…

Thai Oil Reports Q2 2025 Net Profit Despite Inventory Loss

Bangkok: Thai Oil Public Company Limited announced its operating results for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a net profit of 6,476 million baht. The profit was driven by higher refining margins and special profits from joint ventures, despite in…