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Vietnamese caught smuggling rhino horn at Suvarnabhumi
News, Online Reporters, Published on 08/09/2025
» A Vietnamese passenger travelling from Angola was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport attempting to smuggle rhinoceros horn through Thailand from Africa to Laos.
Thai cannabis industry eyes revival under PM who backed its rise
Published on 07/09/2025
» Thailand’s cannabis industry is eyeing a new lease of life under new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul — a politician who pioneered its decriminalisation and early success.
Coffee and cash: how Hamas pays its civil servants in secret
AFP, Published on 04/09/2025
» GAZA CITY (PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES) — One of thousands of public servants in Gaza's Hamas-run government, Karim, a public works ministry employee, received what seemed like an ordinary message on his phone: an invitation "for a coffee".
Australia moves to speed up third country deportation of non-citizens
Reuters, Published on 03/09/2025
» SYDNEY — Australia is expected to pass a law on Thursday making it easier to deport non-citizens to third countries, reviving criticism from human rights groups that it was "dumping" refugees in small island states and drawing comparisons with policies of US President Donald Trump.
Two arrests made after cocaine parcel intercepted at airport
News, Online Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Two suspects linked to a Vietnamese network selling drugs in Thailand have been arrested after authorities intercepted a parcel that arrived at Suvarnabhumi airport from the United States and was found to contain three kilogrammes of cocaine worth 10 million baht.
Commanders sign 11 pacts at border meeting
Published on 27/08/2025
» Thai and Cambodian military leaders signed 11 agreements during a recent Regional Border Committee (RBC) meeting, pledging to maintain peace, avoid provocations and strengthen cooperation, with a priority placed on landmine clearance and crackdowns on cross-border scams.
500kg of crystal meth seized after chase in Loei
News, Published on 20/08/2025
» Police have arrested two men in Loei province after seizing 500 kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine worth an estimated 60 million baht. The suspects reportedly admitted they were paid 80,000 baht for each drug delivery.
Malaysia to destroy 212 illegal river jetties along Thai border
Online Reporters, Published on 19/08/2025
» Malaysia has doubled the number of illegal piers on the Kolok River targeted for demolition as the border state of Kelantan ramps up efforts to combat cross-border crime.
Singapore plans stiffer penalties, jail time for vaping offences
Published on 18/08/2025
» Singapore will introduce stiffer penalties for vaping offences, including possible jail time for “severe” violations, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced on Sunday.
Departing Australian caught with 4kg meth at Suvarnabhumi
News, Online Reporters, Published on 18/08/2025
» A 68-year-old Australian was arrested at Suvarnabhumi airport on Sunday after 4.26 kilogrammes of methamphetamine were found hidden inside bars of soap in his baggage as he prepared to board a flight to Western Australia.