BANGKOK — A Zimbabwean man has been arrested for allegedly orchestrating a romance scam that targeted Thai women in Phuket, swindling them out of cash, electronics, and other valuables before fleeing to Bangkok. Nigerian ‘romance scammers’ arrested in Patong Tourist police, acting on a Phuket Provincial Court warrant, apprehended 37-year-old Valentive (surname withheld) at a […]
PHUKET — The body of a 28-year-old American tourist was discovered washed ashore on Patong Beach on Friday afternoon, prompting an investigation by local authorities. Russian Tourist Swept Out to Sea in Midnight Phuket Swimming Incident Patong Police responded to a report at approximately 1:30 p.m. on August 22 after the Kusoldharm Foundation rescue team […]
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Criminal Court on Friday acquitted former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra of lese-majeste charges, marking a significant legal victory for the influential billionaire and his powerful political dynasty. The case, stemming from a 2015 media interview given during his exile, was dismissed without the court immediately providing a public explanation. August 22: Judgement […]
ARANYAPRATHET — Thailand and Cambodia have reached a landmark agreement to collaborate on humanitarian mine clearance, combat transnational crime, and resolve border disputes through enhanced coordination mechanisms. The deal was finalized during a meeting of the Thai-Cambodian Regional Border Committee (RBC) held Thursday at a military barracks in Aranyaprathet. Thai Navy Uncovers Video Evidence of […]
BANGKOK — Suvarnabhumi Airport is set to undergo a transformative expansion that will double its annual passenger capacity to 120 million, positioning Bangkok as a leading global aviation hub. The Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) announced the master plan, which includes a new South Terminal and a fourth runway, amid rising travel demands and slower-than-expected […]
NONTHABURI — The bodies of a 62-year-old husband and wife were recovered from the Chao Phraya River on Tuesday morning, a day after they were seen embracing on the Rama VII Bridge before plunging into the water below, the Bangkok Post reported. Tugboat collision on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River damages five boats, sinks one CCTV […]
BANGKOK — A motorcycle taxi driver in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit area allegedly attempted to run over a passenger after she confronted him about reckless driving, sparking outrage and calls for stricter regulation of ride-hailing services. Phuket Motorbike Taxi Rider Arrested After Allegedly Sexually Assaulting German Tourist The incident occurred around 2 a.m. on August 20 outside […]
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, […]
