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Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Thai and Omani bridge builders
Oped, Published on 08/10/2025
» On the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Kingdom of Thailand and the Sultanate of Oman, last week, the Royal Thai Embassy in Muscat and the Diplomatic Academy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Oman convened a workshop that transcended mere commemoration. It became a working session on how two middle-power nations, distant in geography but close in outlook, can turn shared principles -- dialogue, moderation, and trust -- into practical pathways for peace and stability.
Flood crisis deepens in many provinces
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/09/2025
» Many provinces are grappling with severe flooding as reservoirs are exceeding their capacity and major dams continue to increase water discharge rates.
Tips given to reroute exports to Myanmar
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 02/09/2025
» Myanmar suggests Thai exporters reroute their exports to the Ranong and Mae Sai checkpoints due to strict import controls at the Mae Sot checkpoint in Tak.
100kg drugs found hidden in car roof at border
Online Reporters, Published on 21/05/2025
» CHIANG RAI - Border patrol police arrested a local man smuggling 100 kilogrammes of crystal meth and ketamine from Mynmar to Thailand hidden inside his vehicle's roof.
Toxic metals found in northern rivers spark health concerns
Online Reporters, Published on 20/05/2025
» High levels of arsenic and lead have been detected in the Sai River and parts of the Kok River in Chiang Rai province, raising concerns over water safety, local fish populations, and potential health risks for local communities, according to a recent government report.
'3 Cuts' strategy to curb call centre scamming 'successful'
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 09/05/2025
» The government has declared its "3 Cuts" strategy to disrupt call centre operations in Myanmar a success, three months after it was implemented.
Thai govt worries about influx of freed scam centre foreigners
Post Reporters, Published on 25/02/2025
» Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has expressed concern about a possible flood of foreigners released from shuttered scam centres in Myawaddy.
First Chinese scam-centre returnees fly home from Thailand
Published on 20/02/2025
» TAK - The first group of 50 Chinese people returned from Myanmar-based scam centres flew home from Mae Sot on Thursday morning, with another 150 compatriots scheduled to return to China by the end of the day.
Chinese in call scams head home from Thursday
News, Published on 20/02/2025
» Local authorities will begin receiving members of Chinese call centre scam networks for legal charges in China on Thursday, according to the governor of Tak province.