New QR Payment Link Set to Boost Thai-Chinese Tourism and Trade
The Bank of Thailand (BOT) on Thursday launched a cross-border QR payment linkage with China, making it the ninth country to join Thailand’s regional real-time payment network.
Fatal Typhoon Traps People on Roofs and Submerges Cars in Central Philippines
A fast-moving typhoon barreled across the central Philippines Monday after slamming ashore overnight from the Pacific, leaving at least two people dead, setting off flash floods that trapped residents on roofs
North Korea’s Longtime Ceremonial Head of State Kim Yong Nam Has Died
Kim Yong Nam, a longtime North Korean ceremonial head of state best known for his trademark propaganda-filled speeches with a deep, booming voice in support of the ruling Kim dynasty, has died
Pregnant British Teen Accused of Drug Smuggling Released After Guilty Verdict
British teenager Bella May Culley, who was arrested in Georgia on drug smuggling charges earlier this year, was released from prison Monday as part of a plea deal.
Nine Chinese Arrested in Trat Linked to Myanmar Scam Hub
Police in Trat province have arrested nine Chinese nationals who allegedly fled a scam compound KK Park in Myanmar and were preparing to cross into Cambodia by boat
Israeli Man Wanted for Robbery Arrested at Samui Airport
Thai immigration authorities have arrested an Israeli fugitive on Koh Samui who is wanted in his home country for armed robbery and burglary, officials said Monday.
Thailand Urges Eco-Friendly Loy Krathong Practices
Thailand's Pollution Control Department is pushing for greener celebrations of Loy Krathong, the traditional festival of floating lanterns, as concerns mount over waste
Bangkok Thai Police Bust Chinese Suspect in Crypto-for-Cash Scheme
Thai police have arrested a Chinese man suspected of laundering money through illegal cryptocurrency exchanges in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district, authorities announced Sunday.
Indian Air Force to Evacuate Workers Fleeing KK Park Attacks
India is dispatching large military transport aircraft to evacuate its nationals from Mae Sot, Thailand, following nine consecutive days of heavy bombing at KK Park
UK Police Say 10 People Hospitalized After Train Stabbing Attack
British police said 10 people have been hospitalized, nine with life-threatening injuries, following a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train Saturday evening
