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Three-phase fuel crisis contingency plan announced
Online Reporters, Published on 31/03/2026
» The government has announced a three-phase contingency plan to cope with a potential full-scale energy crisis, including fuel rationing and limited operating hours for petrol stations and shopping malls, should the war in the Middle East lead to the closure of two crucial maritime chokepoints.
More young people being taken in by scams
Online Reporters, Published on 30/03/2026
» People in younger age groups are now being fooled more often by scammers, with the number of victims aged 21–30 years last week exceeding those in the 31-40 group who were previously the most affected, the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) reported on Monday.
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.
Elderly vendor conned out of cash in street swindle
Online Reporters, Published on 17/03/2026
» NAKHON PATHOM - A 73-year-old grilled-fish vendor was swindled out of nearly 1,000 baht in cash and three fish by a conman who exploited the pensioner’s trust before fleeing on a motorcycle.
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.
Young waitress found slain after missing from work
Online Reporters, Published on 08/03/2026
» CHIANG MAI - Police investigated the death of a 22-year-old waitress found partially unclothed at the rented house where she lived in Hang Dong district. Her cousin's boyfriend was later arrested.
Cash-in-the-trash chaos at entrance exam
Online Reporters, Published on 07/03/2026
» A controversy has erupted over the strict rules set for those taking the exam for admission to Matthayom Suksa 4 (Grade 10) at a prestigious Bangkok school after some students had to discard cash in trash bins, raising concerns that some might have no money to travel home.
Youth increasingly targeted as scammers deploy new fear‑based tactics
Online Reporters, Published on 06/03/2026
» Criminal networks are intensifying their focus on young people, using increasingly sophisticated online tactics to extort money, lure victims into criminal schemes and, in some cases, facilitate cross‑border trafficking, the Anti‑Cyber Scam Centre (ACSC) has warned.
Assistance for travellers on flights affected by Middle East war
Online Reporters, Published on 01/03/2026
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand has given advice on assistance for air passengers whose flights are affected by airspace closures caused by the Iran war.