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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
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
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,...
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...
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
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
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
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
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 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...
Death toll in Thailand flooding jumps to 25
The death toll from flooding in southern Thailand has risen to 25, officials confirmed on Tuesday, with more heavy rain expected in the coming days. Flooding has affected 410,451 people across twelve provinces since late November, according to the countrys disaster agency. AFP. Bd-Pratidin...
Thailand seeks release of crew after Myanmar seizes fishing boat, protests gun attack
Thailand is negotiating for the release of four Thai crew members detained by Myanmar after their fishing boat was seized early Friday morning. The Thai Defence Ministry has also expressed strong condemnation over a gun attack on 15 Thai fishing boats,reports Bangkok Post. Maj Gen Thanathip...
Floods in Southern Thailand kill 9, displace 13,000
Flooding driven by heavy rains in southern Thailand has killed nine people and displaced more than 13,000, officials stated on Saturday, as rescue teams using boats and jet skis worked to reach stranded residents, reports AFP. Local media footage showed residents wading through murky, chest-deep...
3 dead, 10 injured in Thailand
A crane collapsed at a construction site near Thailands capital on Friday, resulting in the deaths of three workers and injuring ten others, police reported. The incident took place early Friday morning in Samut Sakhon, located west of Bangkok, when the crane, which was being used to build a...