Thai man arrested for laundering money for call centre scam gangs
Thai man arrested for laundering money for call centre scam gangs

A Thai man has been arrested for laundering money for more than 70 call centre scam gangs, according to the Technology Crime Suppression Division (TCSD). The suspect, who remains unnamed, was apprehended at his residence in Mae Fah Luang district, Chiang Rai, after returning from Poipet to escape...

Southern Thailand under siege as bombings, shootings kill 3, injure 13
Southern Thailand under siege as bombings, shootings kill 3, injure 13

Thailands Narathiwat and Pattani were rocked by a series of violent insurgent attacks on Saturday night, leaving three people dead and at least 13 injured. Gunmen and bombers struck multiple locations, with Sungai Kolok, a key border city, descending into chaos. Thai authorities have placed the...

Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks
Thailand considers border wall to tackle scam networks

Thailand is considering the construction of a border wall with Cambodia to curb illegal crossings and dismantle scam centres that have ensnared thousands of victims, government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said on Monday, according to a BP report. The initiative is part of a broader crackdown on...

UN 'deeply regrets' deportations of 40 Uyghurs by Thailand
UN 'deeply regrets' deportations of 40 Uyghurs by Thailand

The UN High Commmissioner for Refugees said Thursday it deeply regrets the deportation of around 40 Uyghurs by Thai authorities, despite fears they could be persecuted in China. This is a clear violation of the principle of non-refoulement and the Royal Thai Governments obligations under...

18 killed in Thailand bus accident
18 killed in Thailand bus accident

A bus crashed and killed 18 people in Thailand on Wednesday after the brakes apparently failed as it went down a hill. The vehicle was one of three double-decker buses carrying local government officials on a field trip when it veered off the road in Prachin Buri province, east of the capital...

Myanmar returns over 100 Chinese scam center workers in major crackdown
Myanmar returns over 100 Chinese scam center workers in major crackdown

Myanmar has repatriated more than 100 Chinese nationals involved in scam centres, marking the third batch in an ongoing crackdown against illegal operations. The individuals were handed over to Thailand for repatriation on Saturday, following two previous batches on Thursday and Friday. The scam...

215 foreigners rescued from Cambodian scam center
215 foreigners rescued from Cambodian scam center

Cambodian police have rescued 215 foreign nationals, including 109 Thais, from a scam compound in Poipet city following a joint operation between Thailand and Cambodia aimed at cracking down on call centre scam gangs. The operation was launched after an urgent meeting on Friday between Pol Gen...

Myanmar militia to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers
Myanmar militia to deport 10,000 cyber scam workers

A Myanmar ethnic militia announced plans to deport 10,000 people linked to cyber scams from its territory to Thailand, part of a broader crackdown on illicit compounds. Scam hubs have proliferated in Myanmars border regions, where trafficked foreign workers are coerced into global fraud...

Japanese man detained in Thailand over suspected online fraud in Myanmar
Japanese man detained in Thailand over suspected online fraud in Myanmar

A 29-year-old Japanese man was detained by Thai police on Thursday for his suspected involvement in online frauds in Myanmar. He was arrested at Bangkoks airport after arriving on a flight from Yangon, Myanmars largest city, according to Thai authorities and other sources. The man, who is also...

Thai police crack down on foreign tourist offenses after Pai Hospital incident
Thai police crack down on foreign tourist offenses after Pai Hospital incident

Following the violent rampage at Pai Hospital, tourist police and Immigration Bureau (IB) officers are intensifying their crackdown on tourism-related offenses in Pai district, Mae Hong Son province. The incident involved four Israeli nationals who were deported after causing chaos at the hospital,...

Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza
Released Thai hostages return to Bangkok after being held for over a year in Gaza

Five Thai workers released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived in Bangkok on Sunday. Sarusak Rumnao(32), Watchara Sriaoun(33), Sathian Suwannakham(35), Pongsak Thaenna(36), and Bannawat Saethao(27), were freedon January 30 as part of an exchange arrangement. They were...

Thailand ramps up chip investment push as Trump’s trade war with China escalates
Thailand ramps up chip investment push as Trump’s trade war with China escalates

Thailand is fast-tracking a strategic plan for its semiconductor sector, aiming to complete an initial draft within 90 days as it seeks to attract fresh investment amid U.S. President Donald Trumps renewed trade war with China, reports Reuters. The countrys national semiconductor board will hire...

Thai Embassy expands visa facilitation for certain groups in Bangladesh
Thai Embassy expands visa facilitation for certain groups in Bangladesh

Following a surge in demand for Thai e-visas since their launch in Bangladesh in January 2025, the Thai Embassy has announced additional visa facilitation for specific groups, effective from 2 February 2025, reports UNB. Medical Patients and Attendants: Patients requiring urgent medical...

Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency
Thailand to overhaul surrogacy law for inclusivity, transparency

Thailands Public Health Ministry is revising its surrogacy laws to accommodate the newly enforced equal marriage law and to allow international couples access to surrogacy services. Dr. Panuwat Panket, Director-General of the Department of Health Service Support (DHSS), provided an update on the...

US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement
US, Thailand sign civil nuclear cooperation agreement

On January 14, the United States and Thailand took a significant step in their bilateral relations by signing an Agreement for Cooperation Concerning Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy, also known as the 123 Agreement. The signing ceremony, held in Bangkok, saw U.S. Ambassador Robert F. Godec and...

Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns
Chinese tourists cancel Thai trips amid safety concerns

Concerns over safety in Thailand have led to a surge in cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday. Independent travelers are also showing slower booking patterns due to heightened fears. Recently, Hong Kong-based singer and actor Eason Chan canceled his concert...

Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution
Uyghur detainees in Thailand fear imminent deportation to China, risking persecution

A group of 43 Uyghur men detained in Thailand for over a decade is appealing to halt their potential deportation to China, fearing persecution and torture. In a letter obtained by The Associated Press, the detainees expressed grave concerns, stating, We could be imprisoned, and we might even lose...

Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future
Thailand’s auto industry faces uncertain future

Thailands automotive industry is under pressure as new car sales remain uncertain due to an uneven economic recovery, the Bank of Thailand reported. According to the Monetary Policy Committees Q4 2024 report, pickup sales recovery lags behind passenger cars due to weaker purchasing power among...

Thailand launches e-visa for Bangladeshis
Thailand launches e-visa for Bangladeshis

Thailand has introduced an e-visa service for Bangladeshi travelers on Thursday to make the visa process easier and more efficient, according to the Royal Thai Embassy in Dhaka. Bangladeshi official passport holders exempted from visa requirements from December 19, 2024. E-visa applicants can...

Thailand to launch e-visas for Bangladeshis on Dec 19
Thailand to launch e-visas for Bangladeshis on Dec 19

Thailand will issue e-visas to government passport holders of Bangladesh from December 19. On the other hand, Bangladeshi common people will get Thai e-visas from January 2 next year. Thailand Embassy in Dhaka revealed the information on Monday. According to the Thai Embassy, all...

Three killed, dozens hurt by bomb at Thai festival
Three killed, dozens hurt by bomb at Thai festival

At least three people were killed and dozens more injured after an explosive was thrown into a crowd at a festival in Thailand. At least 48 people have been wounded, six of whom are critically injured, police said. The attack took place shortly before midnight local time on Friday at the Red...