Thai-Korean Operation Bust 17-Member Scam Ring in Bangkok
Thai and South Korean authorities arrested 17 alleged members of an international call-center scam ring who fled Cambodia and set up operations in Bangkok, police announced Monday.
Norwegian Woman, Thai Man Nabbed in Phuket Villa Drug Raid
Police arrested a Thai man and a Norwegian woman on drug charges after raiding a luxury villa in Phuket’s Cape Panwa area that investigators say was being used as a drug trafficking base.
Thailand Launches Airstrikes Along Border with Cambodia as Tensions Reignite
Thailand launched airstrikes along the disputed border with Cambodia on Monday as both sides accused the other of breaking a ceasefire that halted fighting earlier this year.
Thai-Cambodia Border Clash Injures Two Thai Troops, Triggers Evacuation
A brief exchange of gunfire between Thai and Cambodian troops erupted Sunday afternoon along a disputed stretch of the border in Sisaket province, leaving two Thai soldiers injured
French Man Accused of Assaulting American Tourist After Full Moon Party
Police on Koh Phangan have arrested a 35-year-old French man accused of raping a 22-year-old American tourist after the Full Moon Party earlier this week, authorities said Sunday.
Thai Park Chief Explains Why Young Tiger Approached Cars Near Popular Viewpoint
A young male tiger seen walking close to cars on a mountain road in Thailand’s Thap Lan National Park this week likely wandered out of its territory after being displaced by an adult male, park officials said Saturday.
Locomotive Crashes into Tourist Train at Kanchanaburi Station
Eighteen tourists, including both Thai and foreign nationals, were injured on Saturday after a shunting operation went wrong at Wang Yen Railway Station in Kanchanaburi Province.
Norwegian Man Arrested After Attempted Tuk-Tuk and Bicycle Hijackings in Bangkok
A Norwegian man was arrested after allegedly trying to hijack a tuk-tuk and later assaulting a woman to steal her bicycle in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area, police said Saturday.
Survivors Plead for Urgent Aid After Floods and Landslides Killed Over 1,500 in Asia
Emergency crews raced against time on Friday after last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that struck parts of Asia, killing more than 1,500 people. Relief operations were underway, but the scale of need overwhelmed the capabilities of rescuers.
New Google Thailand Chief Sees Strong Growth in Digital Economy
Rafael Scislowski, who took over as Google Thailand's country manager two months ago, said the nation's digital economy is positioned for continued expansion despite broader economic headwinds.
