Turkish Crypto Trader Robbed by Countrymen in Pattaya
Three Turkish nationals are being sought by Pattaya police after allegedly kidnapping and extorting $285,000 in cryptocurrency from a fellow Turkish citizen
Thailand to Sign Historic First European Trade Pact at WEF
Thailand will make history at this month's World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, as it signs its first-ever free trade agreement with European nations. The Thailand-EFTA Free Trade Agreement, scheduled for January 23, 2025
Thai Food Goes Global: 120 New Thai SELECT Certifications to Add in 2025
The Department of Business Development (DBD) under Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its Thai SELECT restaurant certification program in 2025
Thai Police Crack Down on over 500,000 Mule Accounts
In a decisive move against financial cybercrime, Thailand's top law enforcement officials and banking regulators met to address the growing threat of "mule accounts" that have facilitated the theft of over 100 billion baht ($2.9 million) from Thai citizens
Missing Chinese Woman, 21, Rescued and Returns Home from Thailand
A Chinese man who was searching for his 21-year-old daughter after she mysteriously disappeared in Thailand, informed the media on January 13 that his daughter has been rescued and has returned to China.
Safety Protocols Save 38 Lives as Catamaran Sinks in Drama Off Phuket
Safety measures and swift emergency response prevented potential tragedy on Monday when a luxury catamaran sank off the coast of Phuket, leading to the successful rescue of all 38 people aboard
BOI: Over 3,100 New Investment Projects Make 2024 Thailand’s Golden Year
Thailand's Board of Investment (BOI) has achieved unprecedented success in attracting investment applications in 2024, marking what officials call a "golden year" for foreign investment in the country.
14 Chinese Found Cramped in Thai Hotel Room: Nine Face Charges
Immigration police arrested 14 Chinese nationals who were found sharing a single room at a hotel in Samut Prakan province, following a tip-off from a concerned citizen.
Appeals Court Hands Down 16-Month Sentence in Chiang Mai University Dog Case
The Region 5 Appeals Court has sentenced a former university employee to 16 months in prison without parole for causing the death of "Tia Mor Chor," a beloved community dog at Chiang Mai University
China’s Exports in December Up 10.7%, Beating Estimates as Higher US Tariffs Loom
China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office.
