More than 60 Kenyans who were rescued from Myanmar’s notorious cyberscam compounds are now stranded at the border with Thailand, facing “dire” conditions, according to Kenya’s State Department for Diaspora Affairs. These individuals are among thousands of foreign workers who have been lured to Myanmar’s lawless borderlands with promises of high-paying jobs, only to be […]
TAK, March 3 (TNA) – A man dressed as a delivery rider robbed a gold shop at gunpoint in a mall in Mae Sot district, Tak province, on Sunday evening, making off with 102 baht weight (about 1,530 grams) in gold jewelry in just one minute, police said. Gold shop owner foils armed robbery attempt […]
Chiang Rai, February 28th, 2025 — Thai immigration officers raided a house in Mueang Chiang Rai district, arresting nine Chinese nationals linked to an online scam network. Thailand Deports 10 Chinese Call Center Scam Suspects Linked to Chinese Actor Fraud Case The suspects allegedly used fake social media accounts with attractive profiles to befriend victims, […]
MAE HONG SON, Feb 26 (TNA) – Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday visited the Chabad House in Pai, Mae Hong Son province after reports of Israeli nationals settling and causing disturbances. Israeli Tourists Address Online Allegations and Express Love for Thai People Amid Pai Community Backlash Anutin’s visit, accompanied […]
Prachin Buri, Thailand – A devastating bus accident on a treacherous downhill stretch of Highway No. 304 in Na Di district has left 18 people dead and 32 injured, casting a shadow of sorrow over the quiet region. The crash, which occurred at 4 a.m. on February 25, 2025, has been attributed to brake failure, […]
KANCHANABURI, Feb 19 (TNA) – Thai authorities apprehended 116 Myanmar nationals, mostly young men, on an island in Khao Laem National Park in Kanchanaburi province. The group claimed they were fleeing forced military conscription in their home country. Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims Police Colonel Phaitoon Sriwilai, the superintendent of Sangkhlaburi […]
The local-level Thai Myanmar border committee has tentatively agreed that 500 trafficked foreigners, of the about 2,000 who have expressed their wishes to return to their home countries, will be sent into Thailand, starting on Monday. Myanmar Prepares to Repatriate 7,000 Call Center Scam Victims The committee met yesterday at the headquarters of the Ratchamanu […]
KAMPAENG PHET – Three members of a family have been found dead in their pickup truck parked in a forested area after having been missing for about a month. Police believe they might have been murdered. Missing Boat Crew Member Found Safe in Phuket Police and rescuers went to the area near a deserted house […]
