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Contractor nabbed for posing as anti-graft fixer
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026
» A construction contractor posing as a well-connected fixer has been arrested for allegedly attempting to extort millions of baht from a senior government official by claiming he could influence a ruling by the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC).
68 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raids
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» Police in Pattaya have dismantled two online gambling networks in a single day with a combined annual turnover of 2.3 billion baht, following separate raids on two villas that netted 68 Indian nationals.
Ang Thong oil depot probe making progress
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/03/2026
» Police are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.
25 Indians held in Pattaya online gambling raid
Amporn Sangkaew, Published on 25/03/2026
» PATTAYA - Twenty-five Indian nationals have been arrested following a raid on a luxury villa allegedly used as a base for a large online gambling operation generating more than 700 million baht a year, immigration police said on Wednesday.
Thailand’s largest mall operator plans $3.4 billion expansion
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Central Pattana Public Company Limited, Thailand’s largest shopping mall developer, plans to invest more than 110 billion baht (US$3.4 billion) in the next five years to expand its portfolio, betting on growth in major cities and a tourism rebound.
Iran fires missile salvo after Trump signals progress in talks
AFP, Published on 25/03/2026
» TEHRAN — Iran launched a new missile salvo across the Middle East on Wednesday, after United States President Donald Trump's signals that he was eager to talk with Tehran steadied global markets.
US worried by rise in ‘foreigner butchering’ scams from China
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» SINGAPORE — The United States is increasingly concerned at the emergence of “foreigner butchering” scams allegedly being run from China, adding another potential wrinkle to President Donald Trump’s planned meeting with Xi Jinping in the coming months.
Philippines declares energy emergency as fuel supplies run short
Bloomberg News, Published on 25/03/2026
» MANILA — The Philippines declared a national energy emergency as the conflict in the Middle East threatens fuel supplies and the country’s economy.
Crackdown targets use of Thai proxies
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 25/03/2026
» The government is tightening controls on nominees by introducing new measures to prevent foreigners from using Thais as proxies to operate businesses, effective April 1.
Island to host global meet
News, Published on 25/03/2026
» Phuket: The island province is set to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Conference 2026 (GSTC 2026) from April 21–24, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).