Thai Police Dismantle Nigerian-Thai ‘Romance 114’ Scam Network in Major Crackdown

BANGKOK / CHONBURI – Thai authorities have dismantled a sophisticated transnational romance scam syndicate, arresting six individuals in a coordinated operation dubbed “Romance 114.” The network, allegedly orchestrated by a Nigerian mastermind and involving Thai accomplices, is accused of defrauding victims of more than 114 million baht through fake online profiles of attractive foreign men. […]

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Thailand to Launch Tourist DigiPay, Allowing Visitors to Spend Digital Assets in Baht

BANGKOK – Thailand is set to introduce a groundbreaking payment initiative that will allow international visitors to convert their digital assets into Thai baht for everyday spending. The “Tourist DigiPay” project, a joint development by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Bank of Thailand, and the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), aims to position the […]

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Thailand and Singapore Set to Ink Five-Year Rice Trade Pact During PM’s Visit

BANGKOK – Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul embarked on a one-day official visit to Singapore today, with a key focus on finalizing a significant five-year rice trade agreement between the two nations. The trip, undertaken at the invitation of Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, also commemorates the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two ASEAN […]

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Nationwide Flood Alert Issued as Storm Kalmaegi Approaches Thailand

BANGKOK – Thailand’s disaster mitigation authorities have placed a significant portion of the country on high alert, warning of potential flooding in 65 provinces, including Bangkok, from Friday through Sunday. The alert comes as weakening Typhoon Kalmaegi moves toward northeastern Thailand, threatening to bring widespread heavy rainfall. Central Thailand Floods Intensify as Chao Phraya Dam […]

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Severe Typhoon Kalmaegi Set to Lash Thailand with Torrential Rains and Flooding

BANGKOK – Thailand is bracing for severe weather impacts as Typhoon Kalmaegi intensifies over the South China Sea, prompting warnings from meteorological experts of potential widespread flooding. Dr. Seri Suparatit, a renowned climate expert and member of the Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change, issued the alert today, noting the storm’s rapid strengthening into a severe […]

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Thailand Urges Eco-Friendly Loy Krathong

BANGKOK – As the Loy Krathong festival approaches, Thai authorities are calling for a shift towards environmentally responsible celebrations, issuing a specific warning against the use of bread-based krathongs. The Pollution Control Department (PCD) highlighted that while biodegradable, an accumulation of bread floats acts as food waste, decomposing and spoiling the water quality in enclosed […]

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Thailand Secures Five-Year MotoGP Hosting Deal with 4-Billion-Baht Cabinet Approval

BANGKOK – The Thai Cabinet has greenlit a substantial 4-billion-baht budget to secure the country’s position as a premier host for international motorsports. The funding, approved for the Ministry of Tourism and Sports, will underwrite Thailand’s hosting of the MotoGP World Championship for a five-year period from 2027 to 2031. OR Thailand MotoGP Grand Prix […]

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