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Chinese man lured from Laos, abducted and slain
Published on 15/07/2025
» CHIANG MAI - A missing Chinese man was found dead on Monday evening, believed murdered by Chinese abductors who had lured him from Laos and demanded 3 million baht for his release.
Russian journalist held for ransom in Pattaya
Online Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» One suspect has been arrested, with three more at large, following the abduction of a Russian journalist from his hotel in Pattaya, Chon Buri.
Suspect in kidnappings of French crypto tycoons arrested
AFP, Published on 04/06/2025
» PARIS - A 24-year-old Franco-Moroccan man suspected of masterminding a series of kidnappings targeting cryptocurrency entrepreneurs in France has been arrested in Morocco, France said.
Massive leap in data leaks reported in Thailand
Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 30/05/2025
» The National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) says it identified data leaks comprising 5 million usernames and passwords this year in Thailand, an astronomical spike from just 80,000 last year, attributed to the use of pirated software by individuals and organisations.
Australia to stockpile critical minerals in strategic reserve
AFP, Published on 24/04/2025
» SYDNEY - Australia will stockpile critical minerals in a new strategic reserve, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday, as nations scramble to source rare earths and coveted metals outside China.
Police bust Indian scam gang for kidnapping
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 20/04/2025
» An Indian scam gang has been arrested in Thailand after abducting two fellow countrymen and demanding a ransom of 2.5 million rupees (approximately 976,000 baht) for each victim.
Indian men rescued from kidnapping gang in Samut Prakan
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 18/04/2025
» Two Indian men abducted for ransom by a gang led by their compatriots were rescued on Friday in Samut Prakan, along with a third intended victim. Thai police have seven suspects in custody.
Cyber security threat detected at Kuala Lumpur airport
Bloomberg News, Published on 26/03/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — A cyber security threat affecting computer systems at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) was detected on Sunday, the National Cyber Security Agency and Malaysia Airports said in a joint statement.
‘Contemplated suicide’: Ethiopians recount SE Asia scam centre horrors
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» NAIROBI - Starved, beaten and electrocuted, Ahmed remains traumatised months after being trafficked to Southeast Asia, one of an untold number of Africans forced to work in scam centres far from home.
Thai casino bill scrutiny concluded
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/02/2025
» The Council of State, the government’s legal advisory body, has completed its scrutiny of the Entertainment Complex Bill, and an online public hearing will be held until March 1 so that parties can express their concerns before it is sent to parliament.