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Police crack down on foreign criminals
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/04/2024
» Authorities are ramping up their crackdown on foreign criminals who arrive as tourists and use Thailand as their base for crimes.
'Little ghosts' back to old tricks
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/05/2023
» The Royal Thai Police's Anti-Trafficking in Persons Division (ATPD) is stepping up efforts to investigate websites run by companies intent on tricking Thais, known as "little ghosts", into working in South Korea illegally.
'My Mate Nate' fined B5,000 in coin case (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/07/2017
» Police on Wednesday fined online prankster Nathan Bartling and his friend 5,000 baht each for their stunt of placing coins on rail tracks for trains to run over – and a much higher fine for alleged cruelty to animals may follow.
Foreign labour law: Flight to border & economic disruption
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/07/2017
» New laws to "protect" migrant workers lead to mass flight to border by migrant workers afraid of new laws to protect them.
Mystery death solved: Gas leak behind Thai teen's death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/04/2017
» Truth slowly revealed behind Indian death hotel in locale where Thai children go to study. Gas heater leaves some dead, some unconscious.
The Economist: Digital workforce essential for progress
Jon Fernquest, Published on 03/02/2017
» No digital transformation for Thailand unless it overcomes its skilled tech worker shortage. Incentives & new immigration rules to attract skilled people not cash-rich companies needed.
Warrantless wiretaps: Police seek new powers
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/08/2016
» New police powers would allow police to wiretap anyone they consider suspicious. Unchecked powers could lead to abuse, say experts.
The Monday after Brexit (UPDATE TUES)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2016
» The first full day of trading after the Brexit vote is over and it was a rough one. Asia was mixed but US and European stocks tumbled badly. We followed the turmoil all day and today we end with a short summary.
Britain votes to leave EU, PM to resign (UPDATED FRI)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/06/2016
» Hold on to your hats. British voters have opted to leave the European Union, PM David Cameron is resigning and there is likely to be a turbulent day ahead in world financial markets as governments and investors digest the news.
Tiger Temple: After threats tiger removal begins
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2016
» Wildlife officials & police finally able to begin removing 137 tigers to safety, after resistance by monks & threats from police colonel chairman.