9 Chinese Hybrid Scammers Targeting Americans Arrested in Chiang Rai
Thai police have arrested nine Chinese nationals who were operating a sophisticated "hybrid scam" from Chiang Rai province in northern Thailand.
‘Simba’ the Lion Rescued, Tiger Cub Dies in Thai Wildlife Raid
Park officials have successfully rescued a lion named 'Simba' during an investigation into illegal wildlife possession by Chinese nationals in Chanthaburi province. Tragically, a tiger cub that was also seized
Two Chinese Working Illegally Near Bangkok Landmarks Arrested
Thai immigration authorities have arrested two Chinese women for illegally working at a traditional clothing rental shop near Bangkok's Grand Palace, officials announced Thursday.
Singaporean Hacker Behind Major Thai Data Breaches Arrested
A 39-year-old Singaporean man known in cybercrime circles as "Desorden GhostR" was arrested yesterday in Thailand, ending a four-year campaign of data breaches that compromised sensitive information from at least 20 Thai companies.
Mass Crackdowns See Thousands of Scam Center Workers Waiting in Myanmar for Repatriation
A new crackdown on online scam centers has led to over 7,000 people from around the world being held in a Myanmar border town awaiting repatriation, and those helping them say the unprecedented numbe
German’s Property Project on Koh Samui Leads to Law Firm Raided
Police from Region 8 conducted a major operation against nominee networks across 7 provinces, searching 29 targets. In Koh Samui, Surat Thani province,
18 Dead in a Bus Crash in Prachinburi, Eastern Thailand
A chartered bus overturned in eastern Thailand early Wednesday morning, killing 18 people and injuring 31, officials said. The accident occurred in Prachinburi province during an overnight journey
From Bangkok to Chiang Mai: British Expat’s 25-Year Overstay Ends
Immigration police in Chiang Mai have arrested a British national who had been living in Thailand with an expired visa for 25 years,
Chinese Business Crackdown in Phuket; Couple Arrested in Luxury Villa
Provincial Police Region 8 has announced a major crackdown on illegal foreign business operations across seven southern tourism provinces, with damages estimated at over 1 billion baht ($29.6 million) in Phuket
Suvarnabhumi Police Detain Iranian After Taxi Driver Harassment
An Iranian man suspected of sexually harassing a female motorcycle taxi driver was arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport early Tuesday morning as he attempted to flee the country.
