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‘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.
Wildlife seized from Thais linked to Indian smugglers
Online Reporters, Published on 02/04/2026
» Many protected, endangered animals — sulcata tortoises, Patagonian hares and capybaras — have been seized after authorities raided a house in Samut Songkhram belonging to two Thais said to be linked to an Indian wildlife trafficking network.
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.
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.
Thai youth drug use reaches crisis stage
Online Reporters, Published on 05/03/2026
» The drug problem among youth in Thailand has reached the crisis stage because narcotics — cannabis, kratom and methamphetamine — have become so easily accessible, according to an analysis by the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth).
‘Online game mission’ drove teen on cross‑country gold heist run
Online Reporters, Published on 05/02/2026
» The 16-year-old arrested for a 2.4-million-baht gold-shop robbery in Hat Yai claimed an online gaming friend in Laos encouraged him to complete a “mission” to snatch the jewellery, according to police.
Thai satellite falling back to earth after failed launch, but is insured
Online Reporters, Published on 13/01/2026
» The Thai-made satellite THEOS-2A is expectd to fall back to earth after failing to reach its designated orbit due to a failure of the Indian launching rocket, but is insured and can be rebuilt and launched again, the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda) said on Tuesday.
Nepal royalists push for monarchy’s return as elections near
Online Reporters, Published on 12/01/2026
» KATHMANDU — Thousands rallied in Nepal's capital on Sunday, demanding the restoration of the deposed monarchy ahead of the elections scheduled for March.
Candidate registration for Feb 8 election begins nationwide
Online Reporters, Published on 27/12/2025
» Candidate registration for the Feb 8 general election kicked off across Thailand on Saturday, with political party leaders and large groups of supporters turning out to cheer on prospective constituency representatives.
Bangkok's City Hall ready for constituency candidate registration, starting Saturday
Online Reporters, Published on 26/12/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has confirmed its readiness for the registration of candidates for the Feb 8 general election, starting on Saturday at the Thai-Japanese sports stadium in Din Daeng district.