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Asst  navy chief visits China to check progress of submarine construction
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Adm Nares Wongtrakul, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Navy, visits China to check on the progress of the S26T submarine project, which resumed after an agreement to use a Chinese engine.
DDPM warns three Songkhla districts of flash floods and mudslides
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
The DDPM has issued warnings for three districts in Songkhla—Muang, Hat Yai, and Na Mom—due to the risk of flash floods and mudslides following heavy rainfall. The department has advised residents to stay alert and follow safety measures.
Good Samaritan’s warnings go unheard before fatal overpass collapse
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Dump truck with a raised bed slammed into a Bang Na-Trat overpass, causing a collapse that killed a pickup driver. Witnesses tried to warn driver by honking for 200 meters, but signals went unnoticed before fatal impact
First Army targets military installations in Poipet, destroys BM-21 rocket system
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Thailand's First Army attacks military targets in Poipet, Cambodia, destroying a BM-21 rocket system. The strike was a response to threats to national security.
Navy steps up security following sighting of drones near drilling platforms in the Gulf
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
The Royal Thai Navy has heightened security around offshore gas and condensate platforms in the Gulf of Thailand after drones were spotted near multiple production sites, including those operated by PTTEP and Chevron.
Thai ambassador in Seoul partners with AEROTHAI to boost tourist confidence during high season
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Thai Ambassador in Seoul partners with AEROTHAI to assure South Korean tourists of safety, promoting Thailand as a "Green Destination" for sustainable tourism
People's Party unveils four deputy PM candidates, urges MPs to fight for the upcoming election
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
People's Party introduces four deputy PM candidates ahead of the February 2026 election, aiming to empower voters and reshape Thailand's political landscape.
Live Football Broadcast: "Thailand vs Vietnam" – 2025 SEA Games Gold Medal Match
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2025
Watch Thailand vs Vietnam in the 2025 SEA Games men's football final for the gold medal at Rajamangala Stadium at 7:30 PM. Tune in for live updates, analysis, and player lineups on PPTV and True Vision NOW