HUA HIN, Thailand – Thirteen foreigners were arrested on Monday during a police raid on a housing and pool-villa estate in Hua Hin after they were found to have used Thai nominee shareholders to purchase properties on their behalf. Police Seize 33 Chinese-Owned Luxury Homes Worth 1.2B Baht in Nominee Crackdown The arrests were made […]
SATTAHIP, Thailand – A 20-year-old college student has been charged with murder after a 20-year-old Chinese man was stabbed to death in a room in Na Jomtien, Sattahip district, Chonburi, on August 8. Daughter Stabs Naval Officer Father During Domestic Dispute in Sattahip Na Jomtien police said the victim, identified as Mr Cao Ke, was […]
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya Mayor Poramet Ngampichet has ordered an urgent inspection after an oil-like substance washed ashore along more than one kilometre of beaches on Koh Larn, prompting concerns over pollution and tourist safety. Ferry to Koh Larn Sinks After Striking Pier, All Passengers Safe The residue was reported on the afternoon of August […]
NAKHON PHANOM, Thailand – Overnight downpours have left roads submerged and homes and businesses inundated in this northeastern border province, prompting emergency drainage operations as authorities warn of further heavy rain across the region. Thailand Braces for Severe Super El Niño Next Year Heavy falls brought by a monsoon trough stretching across upper northern Thailand […]
SONGKHLA, Thailand – A former foreign teacher at Hatyai Wittayalai School in Songkhla province who allegedly posted gun threats following his termination has left Thailand, with authorities placing him on a watch list and stepping up security around the school, police confirmed today. Eight Dead and At Least 22 Injured in Nonthaburi School Shooting, Grandparents […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), Dr. Yoschanan Wongsawad, has ordered an urgent investigation into a university’s international student recruitment programme following concerns raised over curriculum standards, teaching quality, and visa procedures, PR Thai Government reported. Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Student Visa Abuse The inquiry […]
BANGKOK, Thailand – Immigration police have arrested a 29-year-old Ugandan former footballer accused of overstaying his visa and offering sexual services through a dating application used by foreign gay men. Ugandan Women Pocketed 500K Baht Monthly in Koh Phangan Vice Trade The suspect, identified only as Mr M, was detained at a hotel in central […]
SATTAHIP, Thailand – An 18-year-old girl is in police custody after allegedly stabbing her father, a Royal Thai Navy officer, with a pair of scissors during a severe domestic altercation at their residence in Sattahip district. British Woman Arrested After Partner Found Stabbed to Death in Pattaya Authorities were alerted to the violent incident at […]
