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Thai homebuyers sue developer for fraud, over B300m damaged
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/09/2025
» More than 20 people across Thailand petitioned the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) on Thursday, alleging they were defrauded by a major property developer who abandoned home construction projects despite having already collected large sums of money. The total damages were estimated at over 300 million baht.
Online complaints surge by 20% as threats spread
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 18/09/2025
» The Electronic Transactions Development Agency (Etda) has reported a sharp rise in online complaints during the first eight months of 2025, with more than 27,000 cases filed, an increase of 20.1% year-on-year.
Anti-graft network raises alarm with People’s Party
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/09/2025
» An anti-corruption activist group has submitted a petition to People’s Party MPs at parliament, urging action to address concerns over the Khao Kradong land dispute in Buri Ram and alleged collusion in the Senate election.
US Fed makes first rate cut of 2025 on employment risks
AFP, Published on 18/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered interest rates for the first time this year, flagging slower job gains and risks to employment as policymakers face heightened pressure under President Donald Trump.
Fraud sweep causes fallout
Oped, Editorial, Published on 18/09/2025
» In principle, any government deserves praise for efforts to tackle online fraud and mule accounts. However, the latest attempt by the Bank of Thailand (BoT), the cyber police under the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society, the police, and commercial banks has drawn condemnation, rather than praise.
Senators urge PP to probe Anutin over collusion case
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 17/09/2025
» A group of reserve senators have urged the People's Party (PP) to investigate Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul's qualifications in connection with a case involving allegations of a rigged Senate vote, warning of potential interference by what they described as an "invisible hand" and a powerful network dominating parliament.
BBC film shows 'dark side' of Pattaya
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/09/2025
» After a recent BBC documentary focusing on the “dark side” of Thailand, Pattaya tourism operators have urged the government to solve negative issues such as fraud, the decriminalisation of sex workers and regulation of cannabis.
Frozen bank account fears hamper QR codes
Business, Published on 16/09/2025
» Restaurant, wholesale and retail associations have expressed their concern about offering transfer or QR payment options to customers, fearing their accounts might be frozen as authorities address the mule account issue.
Lawmakers aim to end wrongful bank account freezes
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/09/2025
» Senate committees have proposed measures to combat a wave of wrongful account freezes as part of an effort to eliminate "mule accounts", which have been affecting innocent citizens.
US strikes another alleged Venezuelan drug boat as tensions rise
AFP, Published on 16/09/2025
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump said US forces killed three people Monday in a new strike on an alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, as Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro vowed to defend against Washington's "aggression."