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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.
Hospital accounts officer charged with embezzling B23m
Online Reporters, Published on 07/04/2026
» A former finance and accounts officer at a cancer hospital has been arrested for the alleged embezzlement of more than 23 million baht, which she reportedly gambled away at casinos across the Mekong River.
Pattaya mayoral candidate apologises for fake follower boost
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» CHON BURI - A prospective Pattaya mayoral candidate from the People’s Party has apologised after admitting her campaign used artificial means to inflate her social media follower totals, following online scrutiny that showed most of the accounts appeared to originate from Vietnam.
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.
Saen Saep boat fares rising by one baht this week
Online Reporters, Published on 18/03/2026
» Fares for the Khlong Saen Saep boat service in Bangkok will go up by one baht this week, its operator announced on Wednesday.
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.
Thai exporters on alert after cargo ship attack
Online Reporters, Published on 11/03/2026
» Thai exporters are advised to exercise caution after a Thai cargo ship was attacked near the Strait of Hormuz, while delays could put perishable goods at risk, the Thai National Shippers’ Council (TNSC) said on Wednesday.
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.
Bangkok Bank ditches planned minimum balance for digital accounts
Online Reporters, Published on 10/03/2026
» Bangkok Bank said on Tuesday it had indefinitely postponed the implementation of a new restriction requiring a minimum balance of 2,000 baht in e-Savings and Extra Digital accounts.