Global Affairs
Dozens of co-ordinated arson attacks hit southern Thailand
Two people were injured, with a local government office building, a convenience store, and a stolen vehicle among the targets set on fire.
Thailand
Global Affairs
Seven killed, more than 30 injured after teenage gunman opens fire in Thailand
The incident happened at a local branch of the prestigious Debsirin School, a well-known Thai secondary school with a long history and branches in different parts of the country.
Sports
Thai footballer killed in lightning strike during match in Narathiwat province
A lightning strike hit a football pitch during a semi-final match in Sungai Golok, Narathiwat, killing a Thai footballer and injuring 12 others, according to police and media reports.
Global Affairs
Panic and chaos as Bangkok nightclub fire leaves 28 dead
Witnesses said the fire started near the stage, quickly cutting off electricity and filling the premises with thick smoke as terrified customers rushed for safety.
Global Affairs
At least 27 killed, eight critically injured in Bangkok bar fire
The blaze started near the stage of the bar in the popular Chatuchak district, then spread rapidly, cutting power and engulfing the room with smoke, eyewitnesses say.
Global Affairs
Thailand mourns Princess Bajrakitiyabha after three years in coma
Born on 7 December 1978, she was the first child of King Vajiralongkorn and his first wife, Princess Soamsawali. Over the years, she built a strong public profile through work in law, diplomacy, and international justice reform.
Corridors of Justice
Court hears claims of cover-up instructions in Tob Cohen disappearance case
The worker testified that July 19, 2019 was the last time he saw Cohen alive while working at his residence. He said that when he later returned to the property, Cohen was no longer present and questions had started emerging about his whereabouts.
News
JKIA immigration officer wanted over Thailand human trafficking case
The suspect, John Poriot, is accused of facilitating the illegal exit of two Kenyans to Thailand under false promises of employment, in violation of the Counter-Trafficking in Persons Act.
Sports
Boxing: Kenya sends four to Bangkok for Youth Olympics qualifier
Speaking from the team’s training camp at the Mathare Police Depot in Nairobi on Thursday, national team head coach Benjamin Musa admitted that the team had little time to prepare for the competition, noting that the magnitude of the tournament required more extensive training. Only winners at the event will secure tickets to the Youth Olympics in Dakar.
Global Affairs
Thailand and Cambodia halt border fighting with new ceasefire
The clashes are rooted in unresolved territorial claims along sections of the Thailand–Cambodia border that remain poorly marked decades after colonial-era boundaries were drawn. While previous diplomatic efforts attempted to manage tensions, renewed fighting erupted earlier this year, intensifying in December.
Global Affairs
Southern Asia flood crisis deepens as death toll nears 600
In Sumatra, Cyclone Senyar brought unusually violent conditions, sparking landslides that swept away homes and flooded entire districts. Indonesia’s disaster agency said almost 300 people remain unaccounted for after the storm moved across the island.
News
Thailand’s constitutional court removes PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra
The ruling marks a fresh setback for the influential Shinawatra family, which has dominated Thai politics for decades.