Smoke, panic and confusion turned a packed Bangkok beer hall into a death trap, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63. A devastated husband… Read More ›
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Chinese intelligence and the reported confession of scam kingpin Chen Zhi link Hun Sen to one of Southeast Asia’s biggest scam compounds, a senior Thai… Read More ›
A family’s pet dog unknowingly carried a live Chinese hand grenade into their Sisaket home after mistaking it for a toy. Bomb experts later confirmed… Read More ›
German child abuse fugitive hunted by Interpol was captured at a secluded Buri Ram hideout after fleeing justice in Germany. Thai immigration police tracked him… Read More ›
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Thailand’s bid to legalise and protect sex workers has been thrown into doubt after Parliament voted 17-6 to classify the landmark reform as a financial… Read More ›
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Thai police say the heroin network exposed by airline hostess Ms Meena’s Melbourne arrest reaches far beyond those already arrested, as detectives pursue the organisers… Read More ›
Thai customs foiled another international heroin smuggling operation after tracking a South African transit passenger through Suvarnabhumi Airport and uncovering 17.53kg of heroin hidden inside… Read More ›
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Police tighten the net on an international heroin ring after arresting a Phayao courier, tracing million-baht payments and uncovering the route that led to a… Read More ›
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Police smashed a fake citizenship network after uncovering sham marriages, paid Thai fathers and corrupt officials who investigators say helped 164 Chinese children obtain Thai… Read More ›
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Police smashed a Bitcoin mining operation after discovering hidden wiring, soundproofed walls and an electricity bill of only ฿35.62 a month. Investigators believe the alleged… Read More ›
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A month-long CCTV manhunt ended with the arrest of a Thai bar host after a British elephant sanctuary worker escaped a savage hotel room attack… Read More ›
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A dragon emblem worn by Huai Khwang police has ignited a storm, prompting senior commanders to scrap the badge, deny links to Chinese investors and… Read More ›
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Thailand’s cannabis policy is under fresh scrutiny after gangs turned holidaymakers into drug couriers, with thousands intercepted at Thai airports, two Phuket arrests in 24… Read More ›
‘Demon toys’ that look playful and harmless present hidden hazards that may be lethal for Thai children 
Televised blitz on corruption linked to fraudulent citizenship secured through birth by Chinese actors 
Man who beat and raped a UK woman arrested last weekend by police after a month long manhunt by police 
Anutin thanks Constitutional Court for upholding government’s 400 billion baht borrowing decree 
Tourism levy rejected by airline industry for a second time as not feasible and an impediment to growth 
Canadian goes berserk in Krabi. Steals hospital emergency van and behaves madly when confronted by police 
Smuggled cannabis exports activity grows rapidly with thousands of tourist cases to the UK intercepted 
Civil service exam scandal to deepen as it is feared 5,000 may be corrupt. Ruling party plans new law 
Thai regulator proposes an online digital platform for licenced radio stations as media sphere sees drastic changes 
Huge success for Thailand tourism as ‘Tomorrowland’ sells out 150,000 tickets for a money spinning show 
Bangkok on the up and up as world magnet for high earners and the rich. 50% surge in fat cats by 2030 
Mukdahan Police await to find out if 11 year old boy who drove pickup killing 10 monks can be questioned 
Commerce Minister Suphajee talks about gold in an economy and world driven by US-China trade rivalry 
Cannabis industry on the brink. Anutin threatens to reschedule the drug after huge seizures worldwide 
Former Justice Minister calls for action on exam scandal. Says five officials disciplined are scapegoats 
Forex trading now in the sights of lawmakers as Bhumjaithai Party committee boss calls for change 
64 year old dies after being stung by wasps Saturday while picking wild mushrooms in Nakhon Phanom 
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