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Thailand hit by a confluence of crises
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 05/12/2025
» Thailand is currently facing multiple crises of unprecedented proportions in the highest corridors of power that will pose adversity for the economy and political stability next year and beyond.
Old ‘Ben Smith’ photos come back to haunt Thai VIPs
Online Reporters, Published on 04/12/2025
» Leaked photos showing alleged money laundering mastermind Benjamin Mauerberger, alias “Ben Smith”, posing with several high-profile Thai political, police, military and business figures have stirred controversy and raised questions about his alleged influence and protection.
Tougher action vowed against scams, no leniency says Anutin
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 03/12/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Wednesday promised that his government would continuously expand its scam suppression after the huge seizure of assets worth about 10 billion baht from major suspects linked to Cambodia.
Finansia X rejects money laundering claim
Business, Published on 15/11/2025
» The SET-listed investment bank Finansia X (FSX) has denied allegations that the company and its executives are linked to a money laundering network, saying such media reports are false.
No-confidence and poll date in flux
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 14/11/2025
» Amid the drumbeats of military conflict with Cambodia, Thailand's political environment is evidently unruly and unsettled. The minority government of Anutin Charnvirakul, the third prime minister from the third largest-winning party since the latest national election in May 2023, is hard-pressed to stay in office beyond the four-month "Memorandum of Agreement" between his Bhumjaithai Party (BJT) and the People's Party (PP), the largest camp in the national assembly.
People's Party boss slams Anutin over scams
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/11/2025
» The leader of the opposition, Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut, has blasted Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul for a failure of national leadership and condemned the government for its sluggish response to the scam crisis.
Bank of Thailand steps up anti-scam scrutiny
Published on 04/11/2025
» The Bank of Thailand will enhance due diligence monitoring and prioritise the investigation of suspicious transactions, including at commercial lenders, its governor said on Tuesday, as the country struggles to curb online scams.
Anutin should use his time judiciously
Oped, Kavi Chongkittavorn, Published on 04/11/2025
» One month has passed. Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul now has three more months to go.
Thamanat invited to clarify alleged scammer links
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 30/10/2025
» A House committee has invited Deputy Prime Minister Thamanat Prompow to clarify his alleged links to foreign businessman Benjamin Mauerberger, who has been implicated in one of the region’s largest online scam operations.
Tackling a national scourge
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» Thailand plans to rev up efforts to crack down on rampant online scams, which are a menace not only to Thailand but also the global economy. Efforts include improving existing regulations and cooperating with other countries to suppress scams.