British Woman Charged in Koh Samui Nominee Bar Case
Immigration police on Koh Samui have filed criminal complaints against a British woman accused of running a bar illegally through Thai “nominee” shareholders
Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Anne Jakkaphong Over Fraud Case
A Thai court has issued an arrest warrant for Jakapong Jakrajutatip, the transgender celebrity businesswoman known as Anne Jakkaphong and former co-owner of the Miss Universe Organization
Interpol-Listed Swedish Nabbed in Pattaya While Using Fake German ID
Thai immigration police have arrested a Swedish man wanted on an Interpol Red Notice for a major arson case in Sweden, authorities said Tuesday.
Myanmar State Television Broadcasts Army Crackdown on Scam Centers
Myanmar’s military government has begun broadcasting extensive video on state television of its crackdown on online scam centers, showing buildings being bulldozed and over 1,000 foreigners detained.
Chinese Man Caught Selling Russian-Sourced Drugs on Koh Phangan
Police on Koh Phangan have arrested a Chinese man accused of entering Thailand illegally and selling drugs to tourists on the island after allegedly purchasing the narcotics from a Russian
Why Southern Thailand Is Facing Severe Flooding Now
Widespread flooding continues to batter southern Thailand, where days of torrential rain have inundated entire districts, displaced hundreds of thousands and pushed some areas to crisis levels
Chinese Gang Scams Thai Teen to Steal $209K from Mother’s Safe
Thai cyber police have arrested a Chinese man and are seeking two others accused of running a scheme that persuaded a 19-year-old to steal cash and valuables from his mother, causing losses of about 6.8 million baht ($209,000)
Jino Thitikul of Thailand Wins $4 million LPGA Prize Again
Jeeno Thitikul of Thailand capped off her best year with the biggest cash prize in women’s golf, holding off an early challenge from Pajaree Anannarukarn and closing with a 4-under 68 to win the CME Group Tour
Ukrainian Investors Probed in Luxury Villa Project on Koh Phangan
Authorities are investigating a luxury beachfront villa development on Koh Phangan, Sutat Thani Province after discovering suspicious use of Thai nominees by Ukrainian investors
South Korean, 3 Thais Held in Bangkok Kidnapping Case
Thai police have arrested a 46-year-old South Korean man accused of working with three Thai nationals to kidnap, assault and rob a Chinese man of more than $10,000 in cash and cryptocurrency
