Thai-Cambodian Crackdown Targets Poipet-Based Criminal Networks
In a coordinated effort to combat transnational crime, Thai authorities have made significant progress against both call center scammers and online gambling operations with links to Cambodia.
Soil Shifts Suspected in Latest Fatal Rama 2 Elevated Way Collapse
An elevated expressway under construction collapsed on Saturday, March 15, killing five people and injuring 24 others, with preliminary investigations pointing to unstable soil
German Tourist Assaulted After Koh Phangan Full Moon Party, Two Indians Arrested
Police officers from Koh Phangan Police Station have arrested two Indian men suspected in the rape case of a German female tourist. Both suspects have given conflicting statements while officials are awaiting DNA test
Thailand’s $505 Million Aluminum Export Threatened by New US Tariffs
The U.S. has increased import tariffs on aluminum by 15%, effective March 12. The Ministry of Commerce is compiling information for the U.S. Trade Policy Working Group to determine negotiation strategies.
Four More Europeans Caught with 110kg Cannabis at Samui Airport
In the latest of a series of arrests, authorities at Samui Airport have detained four European travelers attempting to smuggle dried cannabis flower out of Thailand.
British Trio Arrested After Road Rage Incident in Phuket
Police in Patong have arrested three British nationals following a road rage incident that occurred on March 8 near Patong Hospital in Kathu district, Phuket.
Putin Says He Agrees in Principle With US Proposal for 30-Day Ceasefire in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday that he agrees in principle with a U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, but the terms need to be worked out
Hungarian Man Arrested for Motorcycle Rental Business on Koh Phangan
Tourist Police have arrested a Hungarian national who was operating an unauthorized motorcycle rental business on Koh Phangan island,
From Bustling Hub to Silent Shwe Kokko After Anti-Scam Operations
The once-thriving economic zone of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar's Karen State now stands largely deserted following an intensive anti-fraud operation by Thai authorities and the Border Guard Force (BGF),
British Tourists Caught with 140kg of Cannabis at Samui Airport
In a major drug smuggling bust, authorities at Samui International Airport seized 140 kilograms of dried cannabis flowers valued at approximately 4 million baht ($118,340) from four British nationals and one Malaysian citizen
