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Thailand seizes B8.27bn more from regional scam network
Online Reporters, Published on 09/04/2026
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Thursday announced the seizure and freezing of a further 8.27 billion baht in assets linked to a transnational scam network, pushing the total value of confiscated assets in the case to more than 20 billion baht.
A Silent Crisis: The Rise of Homeless Foreign Nationals in Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 08/04/2026
» Thailand remains one of the world’s most popular travel destinations. With relaxed visa policies, a relatively low cost of living and social media portraying an easy, carefree lifestyle in cities like Bangkok and Phuket, the country continues to attract visitors from across the globe.
‘Crypto coach’ facing charges in B30-million fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 04/04/2026
» Police have arrested a self-styled cryptocurrency coach and her accomplice accused of luring the public into investing in a fraudulent cryptocurrency scheme, with promises of high returns but blocked withdrawals, causing losses of about 30 million baht.
MPC member vacates seat amid reports to join finance minister
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» A member of the Bank of Thailand’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), Santitarn Sathirathai, has left the seven-member panel amid reports he is set to join a team led by Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanpraphas.
Thai Airways stresses 2 power-bank limit per passenger
Online Reporters, Published on 03/04/2026
» Thai Airways International reminds passengers of a new regulation that permits each passenger to carry up to two power banks with no permission to use or charge them on board.
Cabinet approves measures to ease fuel cost impact
Online Reporters, Published on 26/03/2026
» The caretaker cabinet on Thursday approved a series of measures aimed at easing the impact of soaring fuel prices on households and businesses, ranging from welfare card top-ups to soft loans for small businesses.
Two caught with 64 phones used by scammers
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2026
» CHANTHABURI — Navy police arrested two people found in possession of 64 mobile phones believed used by scam gangs, in Pong Nam Ron district on Monday.
Stricter checks for 5-million-baht withdrawals from April 1
Online Reporters, Published on 19/03/2026
» Financial institutions in Thailand will designate any cash withdrawal of 5 million baht or more in a single day as a high‑risk transaction from April 1, 2026, with customers required to provide clear explanations and supporting documents on the source and purpose of the funds.
Motorists warned of free or discount fuel scams
Online Reporters, Published on 16/03/2026
» Police have warned motorists to beware of fraudulent SMS messages or other advertising offering free or discounted fuel coupons at petrol stations. They are sent by scammers exploiting worries over rising fuel prices.
Scammer arrested for B19m stock-trading platform fraud
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» A 22-year-old man allegedly linked to a Chinese-led fraud syndicate has been arrested for duping people into investing in a bogus stock-trading platform and stealing almost 19 million baht of their money.