Thai Government Pushes Plan to Get 300,000 EVs on the Road

BANGKOK — The Ministry of Transport is preparing an action plan to boost electric vehicle adoption by 300,000 vehicles, supported by tax incentives and a car trade-in scheme aimed at accelerating the shift away from petrol-powered transportation. Thailand pushes to put electric cars on the road Deputy Transport Minister Siripong Angkasakulkiat outlined two key measures […]

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Thai Police Dismantle Large Vehicle Smuggling Ring

BANGKOK – The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has successfully dismantled a sophisticated criminal network specializing in online vehicle fraud and cross-border smuggling into Myanmar. Police Lieutenant General Natthasak Chaowanasai, CIB Commissioner, announced the results of the operation on October 10, 2025, revealing that the syndicate used forged license plates and exploited border routes in Kanchanaburi […]

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Car Plows Into Chiang Mai Shop, Tourists Escape Injury in Narrow Miss

CHIANG MAI – A red sedan crashed into a popular commercial establishment in the Chang Phueak sub-district on September 27, causing panic and narrowly missing several patrons, including two foreign tourists. The dramatic incident, which was captured on the shop’s surveillance system, is currently under investigation by the Chang Phueak Police Station. Chumphon: Grocery shop […]

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Pattaya Car Rental Scam Suspected as Indian Businessman Reports Missing Vehicle

PATTAYA — An Indian entrepreneur has reported the disappearance of a luxury rental car in Pattaya, alleging a sophisticated scam by a Thai renter who vanished after hiring the vehicle last month. The case has raised concerns about organized crime targeting the city’s car rental industry. Foreign Tourists Arrested for Stealing Rental Bikes in Krabi, […]

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