From Forest to Island: Complex Smuggling Network Exposed in Kanchanaburi
A total of 116 Myanmar nationals, mostly young men and women, were arrested after hiding on an island in the middle of the waters of Vajiralongkorn Dam in Sangkhla Buri district, Kanchanaburi province.
Thai PM Dismisses Rumors of Israeli ‘Takeover’ in Pai, Multiple Agencies Step in
Rumors opposing Israeli tourists in Pai, Mae Hong Son province, have intensified following a February 6 incident where four Israeli men caused a disturbance at Pai Hospital. Despite their deportation
International Musician’s Deportation from Pai Sparks Controversy
A Brazilian musician's girlfriend has appealed to the media, claiming Thai immigration authorities used excessive measures in handling a minor work permit violation in Pai, Mae Hong Son province.
Thailand’s Reform Agenda Stalls as ‘Blue Network’ Consolidates Power
The recent collapse of joint parliamentary sessions on February 13-14 highlights the increasingly difficult path to amending Thailand's 2017 military-era constitution.
BGF Leader’s U-Turn: Hundreds to be Freed from Shwe Kokko to Thailand
Thai security officials reported today that Colonel Saw Chit Thu, also known as Maung Chit Thu, leader of the Border Guard Force (BGF/KNA), has pledged to cooperate with Thai authorities in combating illegal online operations and scammer networks
Scammer Exodus from Myanmar Border; 7,000 Victims Await Freedom
A sweeping crackdown by Thai authorities has forced Chinese scammer networks to abandon their operations in Myanmar's border town of Phaya Tong Su, while thousands of trafficking victims
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
The Rise of Anti-Myanmar-Worker Sentiment Among some Thais
Xenophobia, particularly anti-Burmese sentiment, is spreading in the past few months, particularly on social media in Thailand. Concerned Thai citizens should pause and think as to how we can be part of the solution in mitigating
Thailand Sets Six-Month Timeline for Myanmar Border Power Cut, Begins Review
The Thai government has set a six-month timeframe for its power cut measure along the Thai-Myanmar border, part of its crackdown on scam networks and drug-related crime.
