Thailand remembers Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s royal work in justice reform, the Bangkok Rules, and disaster relief through the Friends in Need (of “Pa”). The Thai people have been plunged into p...
Thailand remembers Princess Bajrakitiyabha’s royal work in justice reform, the Bangkok Rules, and disaster relief through the Friends in Need (of “Pa”). The Thai people have been plunged into p...
Thai-Cambodian border residents in Surin province live in fear of renewed violence as the one-year anniversary of last year's rocket attacks approaches, with communities like Chong Jom market still bearing the economic and psychological sca
As July 24 approaches, marking one year since the Thai-Cambodian border fighting erupted, residents of Surin province say the traumatic memories of the violence remain unforgettable. Cambodian leaders Hun Sen and Hun Manet attacked Thai communities, homes, and an oil facility with BM-21 rockets, killing multiple people across several areas. The violence has created lasting fear among border residents, who worry Cambodia may use the anniversary to trigger a third round of conflict, even though some have become desensitized after enduring two previous rounds.
Border communities remain tense, with the Chong Jom trade market in Kabin Buri district, Surin province, now eerily quiet. Thai shops continue operating, but lack the usual crowds and tourists. Residents pray the government will restore their confidence and prevent further war, or at least ensure any future conflict is the last.
Muay, 45, a lottery vendor at the border market, explained that locals must continue daily life despite their fears. "If fighting breaks out, we evacuate," she said. "During the second round, we received help from volunteers that eased our expenses, though we still went into debt. We just hope for peace and to reclaim Thai territory for our children's future." Elderly residents particularly fear a third conflict, but most are waiting for government reassurance before changing their routines.
Five rangers were killed and five civilians injured, including a 10-year-old boy, when armed assailants attacked a checkpoint in Narathiwat Province with firearms and pipe bombs on July 22.
Narathiwat — Deputy Governor Wichai Chaisetretsathon, Deputy Governor of Narathiwat Province, visited the Buketsami checkpoint in Tangyongmas Subdistrict, Rangae District to assess the situation after armed assailants attacked the checkpoint with firearms and pipe bombs on July 22, 2026. The attack killed five rangers from Ranger Company 4509 and injured five civilians, including a 10-year-old boy. Emergency responders immediately assisted the wounded and transferred them to Rangae Hospital for treatment.
Wichai visited the injured 10-year-old boy, who sustained shrapnel wounds to his leg and remains hospitalized at Rangae Hospital. The deputy governor inquired about the child's condition and instructed medical staff to provide close care. The province has mobilized a relief and rehabilitation coordination center to provide full support to those affected by the attack.
Five soldiers from the 45th Ranger Special Operations Unit were killed in a militant attack on the Buketa Sami checkpoint in Narathiwat province on July 22, when assailants used firearms and pipe bombs during an evening assault.
The Internal Security Command Region 4 Front has mourned and honored five soldiers from the 45th Ranger Special Operations Unit who were killed when militants attacked the Buketa Sami checkpoint in Narathiwas province on the evening of July 22, 2026. The assailants used firearms and threw pipe bombs at the checkpoint located in Tan Yong Mas subdistrict, Rangae district, while the soldiers were performing security duties to protect residents. The five casualties were: Sergeant Major Thirayuth Somakerd, Ranger Volunteer Wimol Dapthong, Ranger Volunteer Nattasit Kaewsena, Ranger Volunteer Solahudin Pi, and Ranger Volunteer Sakiriya Chana.
The loss reflects the sacrifice of frontline personnel dedicated to protecting lives and property in Thailand's southern border provinces, despite facing serious security threats. The Internal Security Command Region 4 expressed deep condolences to the families and pledged to ensure full care and benefits for the deceased soldiers' families while pursuing the perpetrators through legal channels.
The tribute to all five soldiers serves as a reminder of the value of sacrifice, courage, and commitment in maintaining public safety and protecting the Thai nation. Their sacrifice will be remembered and honored as dedicated service to the greater good.
Three people trapped in an overturned pickup truck near Nong Han were rescued by quick-thinking local residents who dug them free from the mud-filled cab on a Udon Thani road. All three passengers sustained only minor injuries.
Emergency services in Udon Thani responded to a pickup truck rollover on the Nong Han–Ban Sabang road near Ban Rai Phatthana on July 22. When rescuers arrived, they found a white Isuzu D-Max on its side with the cab sunk deep into mud. Local residents, however, had already extracted the three passengers—a 59-year-old man, a 55-year-old woman, and a 1-year-old child—with help from Good Samaritans before emergency crews arrived.
The driver had been traveling from Ban Thon Nak Phleng toward Nong Han District when he attempted to overtake another vehicle and lost control, veering off the road. Fortunately, the mud was shallow and nearby residents responded immediately. One local hero, Pan, 58, heard the vehicle's horn and rallied neighbors to dig mud away from the cab and windows to free the trapped occupants. His quick thinking and coordination with villagers earned praise from rescue workers and community members as the key to saving all three lives.
The child's mother, Anisa, arrived at the scene shaken but relieved to learn her family was safe. She revealed that her son had narrowly avoided being hit by a car that morning before the afternoon accident. Another first responder, Thongsin Hanyathan, also a local resident, was driving past when he spotted the flipped truck and heard the horn. He immediately stopped, helped pry open the door, and prioritized extracting the crying child first, then assisted the elderly passengers. Rescue personnel provided first aid, washing away mud from their faces and eyes, before transporting all three to Nong Han Hospital with minor injuries.
A 33-year-old man confessed to killing his neighbor with a bamboo stick during a dispute over a barking dog in Ban Paeng on July 20. The suspect, who initially fled but later turned himself in, struck the victim on the head after being chal
A 33-year-old man has been arrested for killing his neighbor after a dispute over a barking dog. On July 20, Ban Paeng police received a report of a man found dead near a kitchen shelter with severe head injuries from a blow to the back of the skull. The suspect, Patthanpisutti, was the last person seen with the victim and initially denied involvement before turning himself in and confessing. According to his statement, Patthanpisutti had been drinking with the victim when the man's dog began barking. Annoyed, he struck the dog once with a wooden stick, which angered the victim, who verbally challenged him to hit him instead. In a fit of rage, Patthanpisutti grabbed a bamboo stick and struck the victim once on the head, causing him to collapse and die. He then disposed of the stick and a liquor bottle in a water tank to conceal evidence before fleeing. Remorseful, he later surrendered to police and is being held for prosecution.
Conicle launches a new skills platform to combat Thailand's projected 3.3 trillion baht revenue loss caused by workforce skill gaps exacerbated by AI technology and inadequate training systems. The platform uses AI and learning pathways to
Thailand's workplace is entering a critical turning point as a "skills mismatch" crisis threatens to worsen over the next 3–5 years. Five key factors are accelerating this crisis: AI technology rapidly obsoleting traditional skills, businesses and foreign investors slowing investment due to inadequate workforce readiness, education systems failing to keep pace with AI-era labor markets, working-age people shouldering greater family responsibilities amid an aging society and shrinking workforce, and widening skills gaps that limit employment opportunities. Research from the Adult Skills Assessment in Thailand (ASAT) indicates the country faces a projected revenue loss of 3.3 trillion baht—or 20.1% of GDP in 2024—because workers lack skills aligned with economic demand. Without systemic workforce skill upgrades across all sectors, this crisis will balloon into a competitive disadvantage that undermines Thailand's future.
To address this crisis, Conicle, a leader in comprehensive skills development and learning solutions, is unveiling "Conicle Skills," a comprehensive platform designed to transform organizations into Skills-Based Organizations that focus on workers' actual capabilities rather than job titles. The platform aims to create workforce flexibility, allowing employees to transition between roles and apply new skills to navigate rapid change. The company emphasizes that "people are an organization's first button," meaning continuous learning and skill development are essential for workplace readiness.
Nakorn Pruekkhipattana, CEO and co-founder of Conicle, revealed that Conicle Skills goes beyond traditional Learning Management and Learning Experience platforms by integrating AI into a "Skills + AI + Ecosystem" framework. The platform uses AI to transform learning from the traditional Knowledge–Attitude–Skills (10%–20%–70%) model into accelerated skills creation for a skills-driven workforce. It combines skill development pathways with curricula from leading institutions and expert creators, all backed by state-approved standards.
A 35-year-old man died after his speedboat capsized in Trang River near Kantang District; he exhausted while attempting to swim ashore and was recovered after a three-hour search operation.
A 35-year-old man died after his speedboat capsized in the middle of the Trang River. He attempted to swim to shore but exhausted and disappeared beneath the water. Rescue officials searched for more than three hours before recovering his body.
At 4 p.m. on July 22, 2025, Kantang Police Station received a report of a capsized speedboat with a missing person in the Trang River near Ban Kok Sai, Yan Sue Sub-district, Kantang District, Trang Province. Following the report, police, Kantang River Police, Trang City Municipality Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Office, rescue units, and divers from Kusol Satarn Foundation Trang and Sawang Pattanakij Trang Foundation coordinated the search and rescue operation.
The incident occurred in the middle of the river, requiring officials and divers to conduct the search from boats despite strong currents. Based on eyewitness information, they searched approximately 50 meters downstream from where the boat sank and about 10 meters from shore. After approximately three hours of searching, they found the body of 35-year-old Ranchai before bringing him ashore amid the grief of waiting family members.
Investigation revealed that around 3:30 p.m., a good Samaritan fishing on the riverbank witnessed Ranchai operating the speedboat at high speed before the boat suddenly broke apart and capsized. He fell into the river and attempted to swim to shore but eventually exhausted and disappeared beneath the water before officials recovered his body.
Initially, officials transported the body to Kantang Hospital for autopsy according to procedure before releasing it to the family for religious rites.
A Prachathai party MP condemned an armed attack on a ranger checkpoint in Narathiwat that killed several officers, calling for the government to pursue peace dialogue and support victims' families in the troubled southern border region.
On July 22, 2025, Nat Pongpanya Rueangpanniawut, a Prachathai party list MP and party leader, posted on Facebook regarding the armed attack on the Buketa Samee checkpoint in Rangae district, Narathiwat province. He expressed his condolences for the loss of all officers killed at the checkpoint and sent his sympathies to the families of the victims, the injured, and local residents affected by the violence. Pongpanya condemned the actions of insurgent groups and their use of violence against both officials and innocent civilians, stating that such tactics cannot resolve conflicts. He called on the government and Prime Minister to accelerate all measures to quickly defuse the situation, including pursuing and prosecuting those responsible, providing compensation to the affected, and supporting bereaved families. He also emphasized that the government must seriously address the unrest in the southern border provinces through peace dialogue mechanisms and rebuild public confidence in the affected areas. Pongpanya expressed his support for both officials and residents in the region.
Former Subdistrict Chief from Satun arrested in Nakhon Ratchasima with 1.23 million baht in cash while evading fraud charges across three arrest warrants.
Breaking news: The former chief of Khuan Kalong Subdistrict has been arrested at a lodging house in Nakhon Ratchasima with cash exceeding 1.23 million baht. At 3 p.m. on July 22, 2024, officers from Region 9's special investigation and surveillance unit, led by Deputy Satun Provincial Police Commander Sampong Suvanvongse and Superintendent Seksit Prakdchai, arrested the fugitive former subdistrict chief. He was wanted by Satun Provincial Court on three arrest warrants for fraud charges.
Police tracked the suspect by monitoring his wife's movements and vehicle until discovering he had fled the area and rented a room with his wife at an unnamed guesthouse in Muban 5, Ban Mai Subdistrict, Muang District, Nakhon Ratchasima Province. Officers cordoned off the location and executed the arrest, seizing 1,230,500 baht in cash and two important documents.
An initial arrest record was filed at Pho Klang Police Station in Nakhon Ratchasima. The suspect is now in custody pending transfer to Khuan Kalong Police Station in Satun Province for further legal proceedings.
A pickup truck suspected as the attackers' getaway vehicle was found completely burned near a ranger checkpoint in Narathiwat where gunmen killed five rangers and wounded five civilians in a coordinated assault using pipe bombs and gunfire.
Authorities have discovered a pickup truck completely destroyed by fire in Sri Sakhon district, Narathiwat province, near where masked gunmen in dark clothing attacked the Buketa Sami ranger checkpoint in Rangae district. The assailants used pipe bombs and gunfire in the attack, which left five rangers dead and five civilians wounded, including a 10-year-old boy. The burned truck was found near Eo Suo Dor waterfall on July 22, 2025, and preliminary reports suggest it was the getaway vehicle used by the attackers before they fled into the forest in Sri Sakhon district. Officials believe the truck was set on fire to destroy evidence. However, details and connections to the attack remain under investigation by forensic experts pending official confirmation.