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Myanmar junta leader’s family buys B100m Bangkok home
Published on 01/04/2026
» The family of Myanmar junta leader Min Aung Hlaing purchased a luxury home worth nearly 100 million baht in Bangkok, bypassing Thai laws prohibiting foreigners from owning land or houses in the country, according to a human rights group.
'Buy property, get visa' plan upsets Phuket tourism operators
Gary Boyle, Published on 18/02/2026
» Phuket tourism operators oppose the government's policy allowing foreigners who buy real estate worth 3 million baht to qualify for a long‑stay visa, arguing the investment threshold is too low and could attract "non‑quality" visitors as well as risking an increase in property prices.
‘Biggest’ Israeli drug dealer on Koh Phangan arrested
Gary Boyle, Published on 16/02/2026
» A major Israeli drug dealer, who operated out of the restaurant he owned on Koh Phangan, was arrested on Friday with narcotics worth over 50 million baht.
QR stickers guided drug buyers through a 'treasure hunt'
R May, Published on 10/12/2025
» Two Russian men have been arrested for allegedly selling drugs using QR code stickers posted throughout Bangkok that used AI technology to make the process a “treasure hunting game”.
Foodpanda delivery service to exit Thailand
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/04/2025
» Foodpanda will stop operating its platform, food and grocery delivery services in Thailand on May 23, its parent company Delivery Hero announced on Wednesday.
Police raids target Chinese criminal ownership of tourist villas
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/01/2025
» Police have raided several businesses in Chon Buri province, including poolside villas, as they expand their investigation into illicit Chinese businesses providing accommodation for Chinese visitors.
Chiang Mai condo scam victims seek justice
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/10/2024
» A group of victims has petitioned the Foundation Campaigning to Reclaim Social Justice to help follow up on a condominium fraud case that has not progressed since 2022.
Couple arrested in Bangkok for selling impure gold
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/10/2024
» Bangkok police have arrested a couple for selling allegedly impure gold amulets, on suspicion of public fraud, computer crime and false advertising.
Foreign ownership ‘could mean more illegal hotels’
Gary Boyle, Published on 14/08/2024
» Hotel operators are concerned about changes to foreign ownership rules for real estate because they believe it could lead to more illegal hotels in Thailand.
Buyers ‘can open parcels before paying’
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/07/2024
» Consumers can now open parcels to inspect them before making cash-on-delivery payments, according to the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.