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The war and its likely consequences
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 17/04/2026
» As the joint attack between the United States and Israel against Iran that resulted in a wider regional conflict in the Middle East approaches its two-month mark, the directions of the war remain precarious while some of the longer-lasting consequences appear evident. Unsurprisingly, the war has been detrimental and damaging for all states and societies concerned, not just within the affected region but the wider world. Already we can start counting some of the long-term costs.
Four Chinese held after staged kidnapping for ransom
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 16/04/2026
» Police have dismantled a Chinese gang accused of staging a fake kidnapping of a 19-year-old woman in order to extort ransom money from her father, arresting four suspects, including her boyfriend, who was also wanted in China in an online scam case.
Ex-parlour manager denies forcing Thai girl into sex work in Tokyo
Kyodo News, Published on 16/04/2026
» A former manager of a Tokyo massage parlour on trial for forcing a 12-year-old Thai girl into sex work has denied conspiring with the parlour’s Japanese operator for that purpose.
Trump doubles down in criticising Pope Leo over Iran
Reuters, Published on 15/04/2026
» WASHINGTON — United States President Donald Trump, whose war and immigration policies have been condemned by Pope Leo, reiterated his criticism of the religious leader on Tuesday night.
Brazil's fugitive ex-spy chief detained by US immigration
AFP, Published on 14/04/2026
» BRASíLIA - US immigration officers on Monday detained Brazil's former intelligence chief, who fled to the United States after being convicted for his role in a coup plot.
German hacker facing 74 cybercrime warrants arrested in Bangkok
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 11/04/2026
» Police in Bangkok have arrested a German man facing 74 arrest warrants issued in Europe in connection with ransomware and cyberattack-for-hire platforms that caused widespread global damage.
What are Thailand’s visa changes really about?
Vanich Kittichai, Published on 11/04/2026
» There have been a number of announcements from state agencies to do with visa policies in Thailand over the past several months that seem to have made the matter rather convoluted.
Alleged Nordic mafia leader wanted by Interpol arrested in Phuket
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 10/04/2026
» PHUKET - A suspected Nordic crime syndicate leader wanted under an Interpol red notice has been arrested at a luxury condominium in Phuket.
36 Chinese held in raid on Pattaya after-hours club
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/04/2026
» Police took 36 Chinese people into custody for drug tests and immigration checks after raiding a party at an after-hours club in Pattaya early Thursday morning.
Rethink handouts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 10/04/2026
» Re: "Co-pay scheme misses mark", (Editorial, April 5).