Thailand Accuses Cambodia of Using Celebrities for One-Sided Propaganda

Thailand's military spokesman accused Cambodia of using celebrities to spread one-sided propaganda about the conflict, warning such tactics undermine credible humanitarian efforts and peace negotiations based on their December 2024 ceasefir

26 Jul Khaosod

The director of Thailand's Joint Information Center (JIC), Air Vice-Marshal Praphased Sornjai, stated on July 26, 2025, that Thailand respects humanitarian principles and understands international concern for conflict-affected people, but humanitarian efforts cannot be credible when based solely on one-sided information or unverified claims.

The JIC director emphasized that Thailand is strictly adhering to the December 27, 2024 joint agreement, which includes ceasing hostilities, avoiding provocation, reducing tensions, and refraining from spreading inflammatory information. However, Thailand continues to observe one-sided information campaigns, unverified figures, and attempts to link humanitarian issues with political and international legal accusations.

The director warned Cambodia that using global celebrities to amplify one-sided narratives risks them becoming unwitting tools of information operations, potentially giving the international community an incomplete picture of the situation. He stressed that peace cannot be built on competing media narratives and accusations, and that it requires both parties to honor their commitments.

Thailand remains willing to engage in dialogue, cooperate, and provide humanitarian assistance, the director said, but will not accept the weaponization of humanitarian concerns for political pressure or the distortion of facts to the international community. "Truth, accountability, and respect for our joint agreement are the only path to sustainable peace," the JIC director concluded.

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Police

Dead Dugong Found With Tusks Removed in Krabi

A dead dugong washed ashore in Krabi with both tusks removed, prompting marine officials to investigate the illegal harvesting and file criminal charges under wildlife protection laws.

26 Jul The Thaiger South

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Marine officials launched an investigation on July 24 after a dead dugong was found with both tusks removed in Krabi, with the Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) preparing legal action against those responsible if identified. The male dugong was reported washed ashore at Laem Son Na in Koh Sriboya subdistrict, Nuea Khlong district. It measured 296 centimetres in length and was in the early stages of decomposition, although the body remained largely intact apart from minor abrasions consistent with beaching. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Officials found that both tusks had been cut from the animal and identified wounds around its mouth caused by a sharp object. They suspect the tusks were removed after the dugong died. The carcass was then taken to the Lower Andaman Sea Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre for a full necropsy to determine the cause of death. The dugong is a protected species under Thai law and is also classified as a rare marine animal. It plays an important role in maintaining healthy seagrass ecosystems. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources Marine officials said the illegal removal of tusks or damage to a dugong carcass destroys valuable natural resources and constitutes a serious criminal offence. Officials filed a police report at Khlong Khanan Police Station in Nuea Khlong district on July 24 and said they would pursue legal action under the Wildlife Preservation and Protection Act 2019. Anyone convicted of illegally removing the tusks or otherwise unlawfully interfering with a dugong carcass faces three to 15 years’ imprisonment, a fine of 300,000 to 1.5 million baht, or both. Photo via Department of Marine and Coastal Resources In related news, conservationists in Thailand are working to restore seagrass beds in the Andaman Sea after dugong numbers dropped sharply due to food loss and habitat damage.

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Regional

Bus Captain Uses Megaphone to Blast Taxis Illegally Parked at Bus Stop

A Thai Smile Bus captain used her bus megaphone to shame taxis illegally parked at a Bangkok bus stop, citing safety concerns and past near-collision accidents that polite requests have failed to prevent.

26 Jul Khaosod

Bus captain 'GiGi' from Thai Smile Bus Line 104 spoke to Thairath Online on July 26, explaining that she encountered a taxi illegally parked at the bus stop near Central Lad Prao and used the megaphone already on the bus to request cooperation, as shown in the viral video. GiGi explained her decision was driven by past incidents where taxis parked at bus stops caused near-collision accidents, which she had to report to police and could not resolve amicably. She worries that if the problem persists, passengers will face safety risks when boarding buses from the outer lane, which deeply concerns her.

When polite requests from road users fail, GiGi said she sought a method that would impact other drivers the least. She noted that when she used to get out of the bus to chase vehicles away herself, nothing would happen until she returned, meaning other drivers still suffered delays. She emphasized she is exhausted by how frequently taxis illegally park at bus stops and does not want to constantly address what should be the responsibility of those managing the area. She believes her actions speak for many commuters facing the same problem and will continue using the megaphone method if conditions don't improve, and may escalate to shouting from outside the bus in serious cases.

GiGi made a final appeal to those who illegally park at bus stops, saying she understands their profession and does not target anyone specifically. She noted that other public vehicles are allowed to drop off passengers at bus stops, but they should not linger. Once drop-off is complete, vehicles should leave immediately, as prolonged parking inconveniences everyone. She stressed that professional drivers maintain enough discipline and ethics that there is no need to park and wait for a bus to pass before leaving.

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National

Deputy Permanent Secretary Inspects Local Exam Centers for Fairness

Deputy Permanent Secretary Nirat Pongsitthawat inspected exam facilities at Thammasat University to verify preparations for nationwide local administration exams, assuring secure transport of papers and strict anti-cheating protocols includ

26 Jul Khaosod

Nirat Pongsitthawat, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Interior Ministry acting for the director of the Department of Local Administration, visited Thammasat University's Rangsit Center exam facility alongside Deputy Director Boonprasong Nualsai and project director Udomveth Tovasatja to inspect preparations and encourage staff. Nirat stated that exam centers nationwide had been prepared securely and fairly, with exam papers and answer sheets transported safely on July 25 with proper custody and oversight at every stage. Exam rooms, chairs, equipment, and safety standards were ready, with invigilators briefed on strict protocols—only authorized personnel allowed in exam halls. CCTV monitoring would oversee time management and prevent cheating. Regarding transparency concerns, Nirat said that if no external interference occurs, the Department of Local Administration and Thammasat University would conduct a straightforward, fair examination offering equal opportunity to all candidates. He warned test-takers not to become victims of scams or lose money to unscrupulous individuals, urging them to trust their own abilities. He also cautioned that those caught committing fraud during the exam, if already civil servants or local officials, would be immediately dismissed from service, and warned previous fraudsters to promptly return any money taken, as crimes may not yet be evident. Nirat acknowledged the exam would not be 100 percent fraud-free but emphasized prevention efforts and legal warnings, noting that police, the National Anti-Corruption Commission, and other agencies were also monitoring. Udomveth added that Thammasat University would employ a transparent exam verification system, with test papers from provincial exam centers transported to the university for checking.

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Police

Got Chakraphan Files Complaint Against Online Trolls

Got Chakraphan has filed police complaints against online trolls who posted negative comments, warning them to expect legal notices for defamation and false statements. His fan club members are backing the action and suggesting the commente

26 Jul Khaosod

Got Chakraphan, known as the "Country Prince," has posted official police documents showing he has filed a complaint against online commenters who have left negative remarks in his spaces. In a message accompanying the documents, he warned those who enjoy stirring up trouble and spreading gossip without concern for facts or context to expect legal notices at their homes, stating the offenses involve defamation and making false statements, and that the statute of limitations has not expired.

Fan club members have responded with supportive comments. Some have joked that only cash apologies would be accepted, while others have pointed out that deleted comments cannot erase the evidence now secured with police, urging the commenters to prepare for legal action.

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Community

Suphan Buri Marks 300-Year-Old Ritual With Temple Ceremony

Hundreds gathered at Wat Tha Rai in Suphan Buri on July 26 to ritually bathe a 300-year-old Buddha image in the Ta Chin River, a centuries-old ceremony believed to bring good fortune and prosperity.

26 Jul Khaosod

On July 26, 2025, at 1 p.m., Wat Tha Rai in Sri Prachuap District, Suphan Buri, held its annual ceremony to honor Luang Pho Dam, a 300-year-old Buddha image, with a ritual bathing in the Ta Chin River. The event was presided over by Udom Prongfa, provincial administrator, and featured traditional activities including candle casting, religious chanting, and Buddhist sermons as part of the Buddhist Lent festival season. Large crowds of officials, merchants, and residents participated in the ceremony, which is unique to Suphan Buri and has been held annually for generations.

The ritual is believed to wash away misfortune and bring good fortune, prosperity, and auspiciousness to participants' lives. Following the ceremony, attendees sought lottery luck using the number 37,216 derived from the ritual, with hopes of winning the lottery draw scheduled for August 1, 2025. The event runs from July 25–29 and also serves to promote tourism in Suphan Buri province.

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Police

Police Bust Drug Ring, Seize 9.56 Million Meth Pills

Police arrested two men and seized 9.56 million methamphetamine pills worth over 500 million baht from a shelter in Saraburi where the drugs were allegedly being prepared for distribution across Thailand.

26 Jul Khaosod

SARABURI — Police have arrested two men and seized 9.56 million methamphetamine pills worth more than 500 million baht from a makeshift shelter, allegedly as the suspects prepared to transport the drugs into inner areas for distribution.

Bangkok Metropolitan Police Bureau officers announced the arrest of two suspects, identified as Komsan, 30, and Thannawat, 45.

The pair were arrested at an unnumbered makeshift shelter in Nong Khaem subdistrict, Nong Khae district, Saraburi, where police found 9.56 million meth pills allegedly hidden inside.

The operation followed an investigation launched early this year after narcotics suppression officers arrested members of a major drug network and seized a large quantity of drugs. Investigators found that the network allegedly transported drugs and hid them in Bangkok and surrounding provinces.

Further investigation revealed that the suspects allegedly collected drugs from a major trafficker who used a van to transport narcotics. The drugs were reportedly hidden at the Saraburi shelter to evade police detection.

Police later learned that the network would use vans to collect drugs from a major dealer in central Thailand before storing them in inner areas and distributing them. After conducting surveillance and tracking the suspects, officers identified the shelter as a suspected drug storage site. They subsequently raided the location and arrested the two suspects.

The 9.56 million meth pills were allegedly being stored at the shelter specifically for distribution. Police are continuing to investigate the wider network and pursue other suspects.

The two men were initially charged with jointly possessing and distributing Category 1 narcotics, methamphetamine, without permission, allegedly for commercial purposes and in a manner that could cause widespread distribution and threaten public safety or state security. Further legal proceedings are underway.

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National

Thailand Affirms Compliance With Cambodia Peace Deal

Thailand says it is strictly following a December 2025 peace agreement with Cambodia but accuses Phnom Penh of using celebrity endorsements to spread one-sided information that could mislead the international community.

26 Jul Khaosod

BANGKOK — Thailand is strictly adhering to the joint agreement reached on 27 December 2025, while warning that Cambodia's use of global celebrities to amplify one-sided information could distort the international community's understanding of the situation, a senior Thai military official said on 26 July 2026.

Air Chief Marshal Prapas Sonjaidee, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Air Force and director of the Joint Information Centre (JIC) on the Thailand-Cambodia situation, said Thailand respected humanitarian principles and understood the international community's concerns over people affected by the conflict.

However, he said humanitarian principles could not be fully upheld if they were based on one-sided information or unverified allegations.

Prapas reiterated that Thailand had strictly complied with the joint agreement of 27 December 2025, including the cessation of hostilities, avoiding provocations, reducing tensions and refraining from disseminating information that could worsen the situation.

At the same time, he said Thailand continued to see attempts to spread one-sided information, cite unverified figures and link humanitarian issues with political allegations and claims involving international law.

The JIC chief warned Cambodia that using global celebrities to amplify one-sided information risked turning them into unwitting tools in information operations.

"Using globally recognised figures to amplify awareness based on information from only one side risks giving the international community an incomplete picture of the situation and could unintentionally make them tools in information operations," Prapas said.

He stressed that Thailand had never rejected humanitarian assistance or opposed efforts to care for those affected by the conflict.

"Thailand has never rejected humanitarian assistance and has never opposed caring for those affected. But we ask all sides to uphold verified facts and present information comprehensively. If we want peace, we must stop provocations, stop spreading unverified news and respect the commitments agreed upon by both sides," he said.

Prapas added that peace could not be achieved while the situation was being fuelled by media reports and accusations.

"Peace cannot happen if one side follows the agreement while the other continues to create news narratives, make accusations through the media and undermine an atmosphere of trust," he said.

Thailand, he said, remained ready to engage in dialogue, cooperate and provide humanitarian assistance. However, it would not accept the use of humanitarian issues as a tool for political pressure or the distortion of facts before the international community.

"Truth, responsibility and respect for the joint agreement are the only paths towards lasting peace," the JIC chief said.

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Police

Man Returns Toy Gun After Police Recover Firearms From Robbery

A man discarded a toy gun in frustration after police recovered nearly nothing from his home robbery, leaving rare firearms and millions of baht in valuables still missing despite suspects' confessions and release without charges.

26 Jul Khaosod

After over a year waiting for his stolen firearms to be recovered, Nak Chalie posted a video throwing a toy gun into a garbage bin after police told him to collect his belongings. The collectors' edition firearms, each with sentimental and historical value—some over 100 years old and properly licensed—remain missing along with cash, gold, and valuables worth tens of millions of baht stolen in the break-in. Nak Chalie recounts how thieves drilled into his safe despite the house being locked with nearly 3-meter walls, and how suspects were arrested within two days with fingerprint evidence and full confessions. However, police advised him to stay calm and not escalate the matter, then released the suspects to "return the items gradually." Only one gun was returned; the rest and all valuables remain missing. The suspects were released without prosecution or compensation, and despite monthly assurances from police that they were "following up," the thieves grew wealthier—buying new cars and upgrading their homes. Nak Chalie's case resurfaced in the news in March, but justice has yet to materialize.

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Community

Golf Pichaya Returns After 4 Years With New Love Song

Golf Pichaya returns after four years away from music with "Mary Jane (Marry Me)," a self-written funk-pop love song featuring a Spider-Man-inspired marriage proposal set in a dystopian world.

26 Jul Khaosod

After a four-year absence from releasing his own music, Golf Pichaya Nithipaisalkul has returned to the microphone with a new single, "Mary Jane (Marry Me)," a passionate love song that he composed, wrote, and produced entirely himself. The track expresses the feelings of someone who wants to tell their lover directly, "Will you marry me? I want to wake up and see you every morning."

Golf explained his return to music-making: "Honestly, I've been holding this in for a long time. It's been four years since I've seriously grabbed the microphone, and I really missed singing. This time I came back fully committed and involved in nearly every step—writing lyrics, composing, and even creating the music video concept and directing it myself. Since I'm a huge Spider-Man nerd, when I decided to write a passionate love song, I thought of the line 'Spider-Man has Mary Jane... just like I have the leading lady in my life,' and I played with the name Mary Jane and the phrase Marry Me together. The wordplay worked well, creating a marriage proposal song with my own Nerd+Romantic style."

He added with a laugh that the song was inspired by his own feelings, and joked that anyone wanting to use it for a wedding after-party is welcome. Golf also hinted at exciting news about his future, inviting fans to listen to the song first and stay tuned.

For this comeback, Golf chose to present a Funk Pop sound that is catchy, rhythmically infectious, and full of energy that invites live performance experience, particularly in the Pre-Hook and Hook sections which are key parts of the track. It's another love song that is fun, playful, and brimming with Golf's signature passionate style.

The music video features a "Falling in Love... on the Last Day of the World" concept, telling an action-romantic-comedy story of a young man who falls for a woman at first sight and decides to brave dangers in a dystopian world filled with aliens to propose to her. It ends with a touching message: "When the world is falling apart, having each other is enough."

The music video's specialty lies in blending live-action filming with creatively AI-generated imagery and animation, based on a story written by Golf Pichaya, delivered in an action-romantic animated style with a dystopian atmosphere. Some aspects of the story were also inspired by Golf's real life and his girlfriend, who both owned Corgi dogs before they met.

The video concludes with an end credit tribute to "Fila," Golf's beloved Corgi who recently passed away, adding another touching moment for animal lovers.

Listen to the single "Mary Jane (Marry Me)" on all streaming platforms and watch the music video on YouTube at GolfPichayaMusic.

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Southern Border Security Command Defends Enforcement Practices

ISOC 4 defends southern border enforcement operations against social media allegations of excessive force, asserting all actions comply with legal standards and human rights principles. The command urged the public to rely on official sourc

26 Jul Khaosod

The Internal Security Operations Command Region 4 Front (ISOC 4) released a statement on January 26, 2025, responding to claims on social media that officers used excessive force during law enforcement operations in southern border provinces. The command stated that the allegations do not align with facts and may cause public misunderstanding and erode confidence in officials' work, affecting peace-building efforts in the region.

ISOC 4 affirmed that all officer actions comply with legal provisions, rule of law, human rights principles, and international standards. Operations follow principles of necessity, proportionality, and accountability, aiming to protect lives and public safety while bringing offenders to justice—not to intimidate or harm innocent civilians. The command outlined a six-step enforcement procedure: information gathering and verification; planning and preparation with safety measures; official notification of purpose and voluntary compliance; situation control using graduated measures; force application only when legally necessary and proportionate; and post-action review with evidence collection and transparent justice proceedings.

ISOC 4 urged the public to exercise critical judgment when consuming information, rely on official government and media channels, and avoid sharing unverified claims that could spread misunderstanding, hamper operations, or be exploited by bad actors. The command reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, rule of law, human rights, and accountability to build lasting security and public trust in the southern border region.

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