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Phone scams in Hong Kong up 22% in first 5 months of year but losses down
Published on 14/07/2025
» The number of phone scam cases in Hong Kong rose by nearly 22% between January and May compared with the same period last year, but losses fell by almost two-thirds to HK$430 million (1.77 billion baht) as fewer mainland Chinese students were cheated, police said.
How can foreigners get a driver’s licence in Thailand?
Published on 08/07/2025
» Foreign nationals residing or working in Thailand can legally obtain a driver’s licence, depending on their visa and the type of licence they require.
Rebirth in exile
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 30/06/2025
» On a poster, Phnom Penh glows dimly from afar. Flickering on the other side of the Mekong River, rows of buildings dissolve, blending with water and sky in the blue hour of twilight. This photo and a whisper are an invitation to stargaze the city glimmering in the distance.
20-baht Bangkok electric train fare cap to begin Sept 30
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/06/2025
» The 20-baht fare cap for all eight Bangkok electric train lines will begin as planned on Sept 30, with public registration starting in August via the "Tang Rat" mobile app, according to the Ministry of Transport.
3-pronged response to US study, immigration policy
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has rolled out a three-phase strategy to mitigate the potential fallout from the United States' changing education and immigration policies under President Donald Trump's administration.
Chinese man offering VVIP tours arrested in Bangkok
News, Online Reporters, Published on 11/06/2025
» A Chinese man has been arrested for working illegally as a tour guide, operating a VVIP programme for Chinese customers on Rattanakosin island in Bangkok.
For gay Malaysian refugee in UK 'you have to live authentically - you're saving yourself'
South China Morning Post, Published on 05/06/2025
» LONDON — "Growing up in a Muslim family, I was told that liking another person of the same sex was haram," said Warren Hallett of how Islam forbids homosexuality, considering it sinful. "My religion teacher said [gay people] were going to hell.
The essence of Thailand in one phrase
Oped, Published on 05/06/2025
» The glossy brochures tell you it's "The Land of Smiles" or maybe it's just "amazing". Slightly more sophisticated takes suggest the essence of Thailand can be found in its unique expressions of showing consideration to others in the context of a hierarchy.
No US visa blow for Thai students
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 04/06/2025
» None of the US visa interviews for Thai students have been affected by the recent halt to foreign student visas, according to the United States Embassy in Thailand.
The Mall Group Partners with Harrods for World-Class Privileges
Published on 30/05/2025
» The Mall Group is expanding its successful Global Privilege campaign with the announcement of a strategic partnership with Harrods, the iconic United Kingdom department store and one of the world’s most prestigious retail destinations, operating since 1905. This collaboration offers exclusive privileges for M Card members and Bangkok Bank M VISA cardholders.