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US Tariff Hikes, Myanmar War and Sea Disputes Will Top ASEAN Summit Agenda

The civil war in Myanmar, maritime disputes in the South China Sea and U.S. tariff hikes will top the agenda of a two-day Southeast Asian summit next week, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Jem Nandhavud Climbs 9 Positions in Formula European Race 2

Jem Nandhavud Bhirombhakdi showcased a strong performance by overtaking 9 positions in the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine 2025, Race 2, held in Belgium.

Chinese Suspects Arrested for $153M Silom Hotel Money Laundering

Chinese criminals have turned against each other, with a suspect currently detained at Bangkok Special Prison sending a representative to provide information to police that he was defrauded by former business associates

Thailand Targets Nominee Businesses Causing $468M in Damages

Thailand has accelerated efforts to combat nominee businesses that have caused economic damages of $468 million, while authorities have also pursued nearly 40,000 cases of illegal online products

Thai Bus Driver Steals $8,600 from Romanian Tourist’s ATM Card

A Romanian tourist's lost credit card led to unauthorized withdrawals totaling 280,000 baht ($8,600) while she was traveling from Koh Phangan in Surat Thani province to Phuket, authorities reported.
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Thai Bank Manager and Staff Arrested in Chinese Scam Network

Thai police have arrested bank officials who helped Chinese scammers open 15 mule accounts for criminal activities. Investigators are expanding their probe to identify additional accomplices.

Popular Turkish Ice Cream Seller Among Eight Arrested on Khaosan Road

Immigration officials, while inspecting foreign nationals illegally working in Bangkok's nighttime tourist areas, discovered a Turkish national with a tourist visa selling popular Turkish ice cream.

Japan’s Agriculture Minister Resigns After a Rice Gaffe

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's agriculture minister was forced to resign Wednesday because of political fallout over recent comments that he “never had to buy...
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Croatian Man Running Unauthorized Tours Caught in Chiang Mai

A Croatian national has been arrested in Chiang Mai for illegally operating an unlicensed tour business catering to foreign tourists. The suspect faces serious charges

Israeli Tourist Witnesses Violent Attack on Grab Taxi Driver in Pai

An Israeli tourist was left frightened after witnessing her Grab driver being assaulted by local transportation operators in the popular tourist town of Pai, Mae Hong Son province.

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