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Are damaged Thai banknotes still usable?
Patiparn Changpoo, Published on 17/07/2025
» Whether damaged Thai banknotes are accepted generally depends on the discretion of individual vendors. Minor damage, such as a small tear at the corner, often does not prevent their use for payment.
The 1970 visa run into a war zone
Roger Crutchley, Published on 15/06/2025
» The Thai/Cambodian border has been in the news lately and let's hope everything is sorted out quickly and amicably. It sparked memories of the first time I crossed into Cambodia from Thailand back in October 1970. Now that's a long time ago.
Celebrating Norwegian Constitution Day and 120 Years Together
Published on 17/05/2025
» Today, 17 May 2025, marks a special day for all Norwegians — Norwegian Constitution Day. On this occasion, the Royal Norwegian Embassy, in collaboration with the Thai-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce, is proud to highlight the unique tradition of celebrating the day, commemorating the signing of the Constitution 211 years ago in 1814.
Bangkok to Host Global Digital Currency Conference
Published on 14/05/2025
» The Digital Currency Conference 2025 will take place from 28–29 May at The Athenee Hotel Bangkok, following the Currency Conference. Organised by Currency Research, the event will convene over 400 participants from more than 60 central banks, government agencies, and private firms to explore the evolving digital currency landscape.
2 Liberians arrested in Bangkok over B3m gold scam
Online Reporters, Published on 05/01/2025
» Two Liberian men have been arrested for stealing US$90,000, or about 3 million baht, from a Thai businessman by swapping counterfeit banknotes for genuine ones in a gold-selling scam.
A Chinese model for modernisation
News, Penchan Charoensuthipan, Published on 11/12/2023
» China is promoting Guanxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, which lies on the border with Vietnam, as a gateway to the mainland for businesses and tourists from the Asean region.
Fake dollars found in murdered man's safes
Gary Boyle, Published on 21/11/2023
» Police have found many counterfeit US dollar bills, paper and copying material in the safes of a Taiwanese man murdered in a hotel room in Bang Na district last week.
Fake dollar bills found in slain Taiwanese man's safes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/11/2023
» Police have found many counterfeit US dollar bills, coloured paper and copying material in the safes of a Taiwanese man slain in a hotel room in Bang Na district last week.
Pair arrested with B18m in fake US bills
Online Reporters, Published on 06/08/2022
» Police have arrested two men with 18 million baht worth of counterfeit US currency, which they suspect might have been printed on a press that went missing after a counterfeiting bust last year.
Two Cambodians disguised as monks arrested
Sutthiwit Chayutworakan, Published on 01/05/2022
» SAMUT PRAKAN: Two Cambodian men who disguised themselves as Buddhist monks were arrested and charged with illegal entry by immigration police in Muang district on Saturday.