Early morning call from Bangkok’s Police 191 brings an end to Chinese scammer’s good life in Thailand

Early morning call from Bangkok’s Police 191 brings an end to Chinese scammer’s good life in Thailand

October 31, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Dawn raid by Bangkok Police 191 captures Chinese crypto scammer Liang Ai-Bing in his luxury hideout after defrauding more than 100 victims of $14 million,… Read More ›

Fiscal Policy Office projects higher GDP growth as the economy ends the year with a resilient mixed bag

Fiscal Policy Office projects higher GDP growth as the economy ends the year with a resilient mixed bag

October 31, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s economy may exceed expectations in 2025, with 2.4% GDP growth fueled by stronger exports, foreign tourism and the Half-Half Plus stimulus, showing resilience despite… Read More ›

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as new Pheu Thai leader with an emphatic vote on Friday from a united party

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as new Pheu Thai leader with an emphatic vote on Friday from a united party

October 31, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Julapun Amornvivat emerges as Pheu Thai leader with overwhelming support, while the party displays unity and steely resolve to reclaim power in next year’s general… Read More ›

Ten arrested and two illegal hostels shuttered on Koh Phangan as fierce crackdown continues on the island

Ten arrested and two illegal hostels shuttered on Koh Phangan as fierce crackdown continues on the island

October 31, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

12 foreigners busted as Thai police stormed illegal hostels on Koh Phangan. Locals furious over noise, parties and unfair competition sparked raids. Two rogue hostels… Read More ›

Shocking intel emerges at parliamentary hearings on Thursday on the Cambodian scam centre crisis

Shocking intel emerges at parliamentary hearings on Thursday on the Cambodian scam centre crisis

October 31, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand reels as Cambodian scam money scandal erupts: key ministers dodge parliament, seven major listed firms face scrutiny, banks cut ties, regulators race to trace… Read More ›

Another blow to the police force as police chief orders decisive action against former Bangkok top cop 

Another blow to the police force as police chief orders decisive action against former Bangkok top cop 

October 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Royal Thai Police rocked as a deputy superintendent was dismissed after being implicated in a call centre scam. Meanwhile, a police complaints board is probing… Read More ›

Evil and misery caused by scam centre compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia must be urgently lanced

Evil and misery caused by scam centre compounds in Myanmar and Cambodia must be urgently lanced

October 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thai girls and women are trapped in scam compounds in Cambodia and Myanmar, forced to work 18-hour days under abuse. Families are desperate, MPs demand… Read More ›

Nigerian Drug kingpin arrested by police in Pattaya after being shopped by a compatriot in his network

Nigerian Drug kingpin arrested by police in Pattaya after being shopped by a compatriot in his network

October 30, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Nigerian drug kingpin Amarachi Amechi was arrested in Pattaya before naming his supplier Ikenna Nwobodo. Police seized blocks of cocaine and crystal meth in a… Read More ›

Italian coach the latest to be arrested in crackdown. Top police meet Israeli security official in Phuket

Italian coach the latest to be arrested in crackdown. Top police meet Israeli security official in Phuket

October 29, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Italian sports coach arrested on Koh Samui as Thai police intensify a crackdown targeting Israelis, tourists and foreign nationals across Phuket, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui… Read More ›

News from Kuala Lumpur of more US economic links and transparency is all very positive for Thailand

News from Kuala Lumpur of more US economic links and transparency is all very positive for Thailand

October 29, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand strengthens US and ASEAN economic ties as rare earth deals, trade frameworks, digital commitments, and anti-corruption measures aim to boost economic growth, increase transparency,… Read More ›

PM Anutin asks the Chinese to produce intelligence on the scammer gangs threatening the country

PM Anutin asks the Chinese to produce intelligence on the scammer gangs threatening the country

October 28, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Under mounting pressure, Prime Minister Anutin urges China to provide detailed intelligence on Chinese-controlled Cambodian scam gangs as opposition MP Rangsiman Rome demands Deputy Prime… Read More ›

Pointless death of young French tourist who jumped from his hotel in Pattaya after girlfriend trouble

Pointless death of young French tourist who jumped from his hotel in Pattaya after girlfriend trouble

October 28, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Tragedy in Pattaya as 24-year-old French tourist Kurtis Claramunt plunges to his death after a heated phone argument with his girlfriend. Hotel guards tried in… Read More ›

Boost for long haul tourism as America’s United Airlines opens direct flights to and from Thailand via Hong Kong

Boost for long haul tourism as America’s United Airlines opens direct flights to and from Thailand via Hong Kong

October 28, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Thailand:

Direct flights between the US and Thailand return as United Airlines launches service via Hong Kong, ending a decade-long gap, boosting tourism, strengthening economic ties… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government faces new claims of alleged Cambodian scam links

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s government faces new claims of alleged Cambodian scam links

October 28, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s interim government in hot water as it faces Cambodian scam allegations, former cop ‘Big Joke’ implicates minister “Ch,” a deputy finance minister resigned, while… Read More ›

Finance Minister issues warning on year end growth and rising cost of public debt. Danger of the Abyss

Finance Minister issues warning on year end growth and rising cost of public debt. Danger of the Abyss

October 27, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Finance Minister Ekniti warns Thailand’s economy is “in danger of falling into an abyss,” with year-end growth set to crash to 0.3% and soaring debt… Read More ›

Crackdown aimed at upending foreign business trade moves from Koh Phangan to Phuket. Four arrested

Crackdown aimed at upending foreign business trade moves from Koh Phangan to Phuket. Four arrested

October 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand’s nationwide crackdown on illegal foreign businesses has hit Phuket hard. Police raided five Israeli-linked firms — including restaurants and a tour outlet — arresting… Read More ›

Bangkok police smash evil drug gang by arresting eight African men catering for tourists in the Sukhumvit area

Bangkok police smash evil drug gang by arresting eight African men catering for tourists in the Sukhumvit area

October 27, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Thailand:

Bangkok police launch a daring pre-dawn raid to smash notorious Nana drug gang, arresting eight African men and one Thai, seizing cocaine and cash, finally… Read More ›

Prime Minister Anutin signs accord with Cambodia witnessed by US President Trump in Kuala Lumpur

Prime Minister Anutin signs accord with Cambodia witnessed by US President Trump in Kuala Lumpur

October 27, 2025

Culture, Economy, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Trump brokers landmark peace as Thai PM Anutin and Cambodia’s Hun Manet sign the ‘Kuala Lumpur Accords’ in Malaysia. The US-backed deal ends deadly border… Read More ›

Bombshell as former Police Chief Torsak and 200 senior officers are linked to corruption by board

Bombshell as former Police Chief Torsak and 200 senior officers are linked to corruption by board

October 26, 2025

Crime, Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Bombshell in Thailand as former Police Chief Torsak Sukwimol and over 200 senior officers are formally linked to corruption, bribery, and illegal activities tied to… Read More ›

Thailand in mourning for Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother who passed away on Friday at 93 years of age

Thailand in mourning for Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother who passed away on Friday at 93 years of age

October 26, 2025

Culture, Living, Media, Politics, Thailand:

Thailand plunges into deep mourning as Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, dies at 93 years old. Thousands of citizens line Bangkok streets in black to… Read More ›

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