Thailand Works with US, China to Hunt BGF Trafficking Suspects
The Minister of Justice has announced that the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is preparing to issue arrest warrants for Maung Chit Thu, the leader of the Border Guard Force (BGF),
Thai-Swiss-US Operation Nets Hackers Behind 1,000+ Cyber Attacks
Thai police arrested four European hackers in Phuket who allegedly stole $16 million through ransomware attacks affecting over 1,000 victims worldwide. The suspects, wanted by Swiss and US authorities
Hope for Last Thai Hostage in Gaza as Five Celebrate Freedom
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has pledged full government support to secure the release of Natthapong Pinta, the last remaining Thai hostage held by Hamas.
Gaza Militants Release 5 Thai and 3 Israeli Hostages
Hamas-led militants freed the first of eight hostages on Thursday in the latest release since a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took hold earlier this month.
Thailand-China Intensify Cooperation to Combat Scam Networks
In a significant move to combat transnational crime, Thai and Chinese authorities met at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters on January 28, 2025, to strengthen their collaborative efforts against call center scams
British Man Arrested in Thailand Over 2004 “Lady of the Hills” Murder Case
Thai authorities have arrested David Armitage, 62, at his residence in Nong Bua district, Kanchanaburi province, in connection with the two-decade-old "Lady of the Hills" murder case. The victim was his Thai wife
Thailand Celebrates First Day of Marriage Equality with 1,832 Couple Registers
Thailand marked a historic milestone as 1,832 same-sex couples registered their marriages nationwide on January 23, 2025, the first day of the Marriage Equality Act implementation.
Thai Business Giants Vying for Entertainment Complex Licenses
Thai business giants have announced that they are bidding for licenses to operate entertainment complexes to develop a new business area, particularly in Pattaya and Phuket.
Thailand’s Population Drops Below 66 Million as Births Hit 75-Year Low
Thailand's population declined by 100,000 in 2024 to 65.95 million, marking a historic demographic shift as annual births fell below 500,000 for the first time since 1949, despite government efforts to promote childbearing
Thai Durian Prices Crash After China’s Chemical Test Rules
Thailand's durian export industry is in a serious crisis after more than 100 containers were rejected by China because the test results for the carcinogenic dye “Basic Yellow 2” (BY2) were missing.
