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Organ trade rumours are false, says Thai Red Cross
News, Published on 26/04/2025
» The Thai Red Cross has challenged rumours that human organs are being sold illegally or unethically in Thailand, adding that donations are made on a strictly voluntary basis and are governed by the law.
Poland arrests woman who sold 56 human kidneys
Published on 11/03/2025
» WARSAW - Polish border guards have detained a Ukrainian woman who was sentenced in Kazakhstan to 12 years in prison for her role in an organ-trading gang and selling 56 kidneys, including some from Thailand, prosecutors said on Tuesday.
Uniting against cyber-scam gangs
Oped, Published on 11/12/2024
» In recent years, a novel form of criminality has rapidly expanded across Southeast Asia, leaving in its wake a trail of human exploitation, financial harm, and, in many parts of the region, a weakening of the rule of law. Cyber-scam centres, operated by sophisticated transnational organised criminal groups, have emerged as a serious threat to both national and human security across Southeast Asia.
Scales of justice
Oped, Postbag, Published on 02/11/2024
» Re: "Official's absence under review", (BP, Oct 30) & "No justice for Tak Bai", (Editorial, Oct 30).
Authorities target illegal stem cell production
Post Reporters, Published on 25/10/2024
» Authorities will take action against illegal stem cell production and trafficking in infant placentas, umbilical cords and other human body parts, an adviser to the prime minister said on Friday.
Late King's stance
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/06/2024
» Re: "Pita says court powerless to dissolve MFP", (BP, June 10) & "Move Forward case reveals autocracy", (Opinion, June 7).
The dark underworld of online fraud
News, Published on 07/12/2023
» The Chinese film No More Bets, which sheds light on the intricacies of overseas online fraud, has emerged as a blockbuster success, dominating the big screen and box office earnings.
Safety fear hurts image
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/11/2023
» Foreign tourists were once the mainstay of Thailand's economy, contributing up to 1.76 trillion baht to the economy before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, or about 12% of the nation's gross domestic product.
Bali immigration officers held for organ trafficking
Published on 29/07/2023
» JAKARTA: Three Bali immigration officers have been arrested for their alleged role in an illegal organ trafficking syndicate that brought dozens of victims to Cambodia to sell their kidneys, Indonesian police said on Saturday.
Jailed Duterte critic denied bail again
Published on 07/06/2023
» MANILA: Jailed Philippine human rights activist Leila de Lima was denied bail Wednesday on the remaining drug trafficking charge filed against her during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte, her lawyer said.