Chinese Cybercrime Bust in Thailand, Over 700 million Calls Using Fake ’02’ Numbers
Cyber police launched "Operation Bridge Blast" to suppress two major Chinese scammer gangs. One of these gangs had disguised themselves as a legitimate company to register phone numbers '02-xxxxxxx' used to deceive the public.
12-Year Murder Case Reveals Thailand’s Missing Persons Flaws
The Supreme Court's final verdict in a 12-year-old murder case has not only brought justice to a slain 19-year-old woman but also revealed serious gaps in Thailand's missing persons system and ongoing concerns about violence against women.
Dark Side of Young and Rich Thai Influencers: Nutty Goes to Jail
Nuttamon Kongjak, or "Nutty," a 31-year-old YouTuber and Thai online influencer, is the latest to be detained in prison in a public fraud case involving over 6,000 victims
Rohingya Deaths Unfolds Human Trafficking Horror from Myanmar to Thailand
The tragic fate of Rohingya refugees fleeing from Myanmar's Rakhine State periodically unfolds in various parts of Southeast Asia, including Thailand.
Expats Join Complaints as iCon Group ‘Bosses’ Imprisoned; CEO Follows
The case against the "bosses" of The iCon Group, an online direct sales business, who are being prosecuted for public fraud and inputting false information into computer systems, has expanded to include foreign victims
The iCon Group Scandal Echoes Past Frauds as Thai Celebs Face Backlash
The iCon Group, a large business enterprise involving celebrities, influencers, and stars acting as "bosses" to promote online product sales, has gradually faced complaints from a group of victims
Operation Demolish Criminal Bridges: Thai Police Seize Large-scale SIM Boxes
Police officials have named their latest large-scale operation against call center gangs "Operation Demolish Criminal Bridges." The goal is to cut off connection routes between criminals and the public
Thai Police Rescue Chinese Woman from Call Center Scam
Crime Suppression Division officers in Thailand rescued a Chinese woman tricked by a call center gang to travel from Germany; her parents in China had also been threatened for ransom.
Zero-Dollar Tours Under Scrutiny After Guide Attacks Tourist for Not Buying
A video circulating online shows an incident where a foreign illegal tour guide is arguing with a female Chinese tourist, prompting a police investigation into a suspected zero-dollar tour
Foreign Tourists Asked to Leave Illegal Luxury Villas in Koh Samui
A demolition order for 19 luxury villas from two major projects on Koh Samui has been ignored. Recent inspections have revealed that the operators continue to illegally rent out the villas to tourists on a daily and monthly basis
