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Scam calls surge in Thailand as expats and Thais face rising risks
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 18/03/2026
» Thailand is facing an intensifying wave of phone and text message scams, even as other parts of Asia begin to see a slowdown, with new figures showing the country has become the top target in the region.
Yahoo shuts down search in Thailand
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 15/01/2026
» Yahoo has ceased its search operations in Thailand, leaving users unable to access the platform without a workaround.
How to spot scammers' tricks before you fall for them
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 08/01/2026
» Scammers are getting smarter, but their favourite tricks still rely on old lies dressed up in new ways. These schemes are designed to make you panic and act without thinking. Let's look into some their most common tricks and the simple steps you can take to protect your money, identity and future headaches.
Tourists advised to avoid scams by looking for 'Trusted Thailand' symbol
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 14/11/2025
» The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched the “Trusted Thailand” certification to reassure international travellers and drive tourism revenue to 2.8 trillion baht by 2026. The initiative aims to position Thailand as a safe and reliable destination amid growing concerns over travel security.
Police raid illegal Spanish-run hostel on Koh Phangan
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 29/10/2025
» Tourist police on Koh Phangan have arrested nine people after raiding a hostel allegedly operated illegally by foreign nationals. The operation followed complaints that the venue was disturbing local residents and catering exclusively to Spanish tourists.
Narathiwat gold heist suspects identified
News, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 21/10/2025
» The commander of Thailand's Fourth Army Region has confirmed that suspects involved in the Oct 5 gold robbery in Sungai Kolok district, Narathiwat, have been identified, with individuals holding dual nationalities among those implicated.
Foreign man beaten by Pattaya locals after assaulting disabled person
Komsan Jandamit, Published on 17/10/2025
» A foreign man was beaten by angry locals in Pattaya after allegedly attacking a disabled Thai man and spitting at police officers during a drunken outburst in a busy nightlife district.
The 'fan edition' phone for non-Samsung fans
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 02/12/2020
» This review hurts me personally because I paid a lot of money and got myself a Samsung Galaxy S20+ around mid-year. Now, the newly-released S20 FE 5G is cheaper, faster and has all the same Samsung features with a set of slightly inferior cameras at around half the price.
The crippled behemoth
Life, Komsan Jandamit, Published on 11/12/2019
» Let's address the elephant in the room before going any further: no matter how good the Mate 30 Pro phone is, it's directly affected by this year's US-China trade war and was stripped of the right to have Google services pre-installed from Huawei's factory. This means no YouTube, no Line (well, the full-function one), no Google Play store to download any of your typical apps, and you can forget about Gmail. If you're OK with that, read on.