Taiwan and Thailand Dismiss False Reports About 5 Citizens Trapped in Scams
Taiwan refuted false reports claiming its citizens were trafficked from Thailand to Myanmar scam centers and were refusing repatriation.
American Arrested Exchanging Movie Prop Dollars in Pattaya
A currency exchange shop employee in Pattaya was baffled when a foreign tourist brought banknotes marked "For Motion Picture Use Only" to exchange for Thai currency.
Month-Long British Tourist Found Dead on Koh Phangan Beach
A morning jogger discovered the body of a 54-year-old British woman on Chao Phao Beach on Koh Phangan island, found wearing only underwear with no signs of violence.
Seven Arrested in Chinese National Shooting Case in Chonburi
Police have arrested seven suspects in connection with a shooting incident involving Chinese nationals in Huai Yai District, Chonburi Province, after an expanded investigation revealed drug trafficking links among the group.
Algerian Duo Caught in Bangkok After Airport Pickpocketing Spree
A pair of Algerian pickpockets who frequently targeted victims at Suvarnabhumi Airport and crowded areas throughout Bangkok have finally been apprehended. The Chinese tourist who filed the complaint expressed great satisfaction with the arrest.
Tip-Off Leads to Arrest of Chinese Scammer in Luxury Bangkok Condo
Thai immigration police have apprehended a Chinese national wanted for fraud who had been hiding in Bangkok. The arrest followed a tip-off about two Chinese individuals exhibiting suspicious behavior
American Tourist Dies of Heart Attack During Motorcycle Ride in Phuket
A tragic incident occurred when a 56-year-old American man suffered a fatal heart attack while riding a motorcycle with his teenage niece as a passenger, causing the vehicle to veer off the road. The niece escaped injury.
Chinese Shooter Caught with Large Drug Haul After Shooting Compatriot
Police arrested a Chinese gunman following a shooting incident that left another Chinese national critically injured, with authorities discovering a significant quantity of drugs i
Ukrainian Tourist Dies in Fatal Fall at Phuket Villa
A 28-year-old Ukrainian woman died early Friday morning after falling from the rooftop terrace of a villa in Chalong, Phuket, police confirmed.
US Scholar Leaves Thailand After Charges of Insulting Monarchy Are Dropped
Thailand’s attorney general’s office has confirmed that it will not prosecute an American academic arrested in early April on a charge of royal defamation, his lawyer said Thursday. The offense is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
