BANGKOK – A brutal attack in southern Thailand has left five paramilitary rangers dead. Several local civilians were also injured in the violent assault. The tragic event took place at the Bukeh Sami checkpoint in Narathiwat province. The attackers used military-style firearms and threw pipe bombs during the sudden raid. In response, a top military […]

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Bomb Explodes Outside School in Pattani Injuring 4, Including 2 Young Boys

PATTANI — A bomb explosion outside a traditional Islamic boarding school injured four civilians, including two young boys, in Pattani’s Thung Yang Daeng district on Friday night. The attack shattered a period of relative calm and triggered an immediate security lockdown across the area. The blast occurred at approximately 8:00 PM on June 26, 2026, […]

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Electrical Leak at School Camp Leaves One Student Dead and Nine Injured

BANGKOK – A tragic accident at a school camp in southern Thailand left one student dead and nine others injured. The incident happened during an ethics camp held at a famous temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat province. Police officials are currently examining the scene to discover exactly how the safety system failed. Local authorities received […]

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Dual Bomb Attacks in Southern Thailand Leave 11 Police Officers Injured

YALA, Thailand – Two separate roadside bombings shook southern Thailand recently, leaving a total of 11 police officers injured. These violent and sudden attacks targeted security personnel in both Yala and Pattani provinces. The first explosion struck a Border Patrol Police unit in Yala, wounding six officers as they guarded local teachers. Two of these […]

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Armed Militants Fire Bomb Solar Power Plant in Southern Thailand

PATTANI, Thailand – An armed group launched a coordinated night raid on a solar power plant construction site in Pattani province, causing extensive damage estimated at 13 million baht. According to reports from the local police, at least five masked individuals infiltrated the facility from the rear perimeter during the early hours of Monday morning. […]

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Police Arrest Man for the Brutal Murder of Bullfighting Expert

SONGKHLA – A peaceful rubber plantation near the Thailand-Malaysia border turned into a horrific crime scene this week. Police officers discovered the body of a well-known local bullfighting expert shot to death in a graphic and unusual posture. Investigators quickly focused their attention on the victim’s close circle of friends to solve the mysterious killing. […]

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Police Launch Massive Manhunt After Officer Killed in Violent Ambush

PATTANI – On the evening of May 22, 2026, a tragic incident shook the southern Thai province of Pattani. A police officer lost his life during a sudden and violent ambush at a newly built police station. The attack has sparked a massive manhunt as local authorities and security forces work tirelessly to track down the […]

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Visa Cancelled: Thailand Deports Unruly Austrian Tourist in Phuket Crackdown

PHUKET- A 39-year-old Austrian tourist is packing his bags much earlier than expected. After a series of drunken outbursts and repeated harassment of local residents, Phuket immigration authorities have officially revoked his visa. He is currently detained and awaiting deportation back to Europe. This swift action sends a very clear message to international visitors. While Thailand […]

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Marine Police in Phuket Investigate After Fire Destroys Speedboat in Makham Bay