21M Baht Crypto Scam Ring Busted, Used Bangkok Condo for Money Laundering
A transnational scam ring comprising Thai, Myanmar, and Cambodian nationals has been arrested for defrauding a Thai woman of over 21 million baht ($620K) through cryptocurrency investments
Swedish Scammers Who Targeted Elderly Found Hiding in Pattaya
Typically, foreign scammers arrested in Thailand usually come from Southeast Asia or are Asian, but this time the scammer duo who fled to Pattaya are Swedish.
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
Chinese Bank Executive Caught in Thailand After $6M Fraud Scheme
A former Chinese bank executive accused of orchestrating a $6 million loan fraud has been arrested at a Thai beach resort after a two-month manhunt
Taxi Driver Apologies After Stabbing Aussie Passenger in Bangkok
Police arrested a taxi driver who stabbed an Australian tourist passenger with a cutter after an argument over car damage payment escalated.
Legal Conflict Over Luxury Villas Demolition on Koh Samui
Thai authorities have encountered more obstacles this week in enforcing administrative action to demolish a luxury villa project on Koh Samui, Surat Thani Province.
Pakistani Men Arrested for Forcing Herbal Sales to Indian Tourists in Pattaya
Authorities raided a store in Pattaya after Indian tourists reported being forced to buy overpriced herbal products under threats of violence.
Cross-Province Chase Ends in an Indonesian 1M Baht Theft Arrest
Police have arrested an Indonesian thief who stole 1 million baht in cash from a pickup truck shortly after the owner had withdrawn it from the bank.
Police Find 3 Chinese Students Who Were Kidnapped for Ransom
Three Chinese students who were lured from Bangkok and held for a 1.5 million baht ransom last week have been found in Tak Province
Thong Lo Police Arrest First Filipino Pickpocket Gang of 7
Police officers have arrested another foreign pickpocket gang in downtown Bangkok, marking the first time a Filipino gang has been caught in such operations.
