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‘Big Joke’ turns himself in
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/04/2024
» Deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn turned himself in to police to answer charges of money laundering, just hours after investigators got a warrant for his arrest on Tuesday.
Locals help illegal casino: Throw things at, threaten police
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/04/2013
» Everyone inside illegal casino escapes after locals throw things at police. Police enter through roof, accidentally destroy air conditioner.
Megaupload file-sharing site returns to life
Jon Fernquest, Published on 21/01/2013
» Megaupload (50 million visitors a day) was shut down by police & founder faces possible jail in US, but new site using complete privacy strategy to survive.
Fifa rejection hurts city, Governor says
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/11/2012
» Bangkok governor Sukhumbhand Paribatra says the city is considering suing Fifa after its newly-built stadium is rejected at the last minute.
Illegal drugs: Production rising in Myanmar
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/11/2012
» Myanmar may have democracy but the fight against opium production is just beginning. Second largest producer after Afghanistan.
Avoiding luxury car tax: Quick & easy money?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/05/2012
» Now being rounded up by police: customs officials & Thais returning from UK as students & workers who illegally imported luxury cars for profit.
Anti-money laundering blacklist spells trouble
Jon Fernquest, Published on 22/05/2012
» With Thailand thrown on an international financial blacklist, difficulties sending money places, opening bank accounts & higher interest rates all likely.
Phuket land scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2012
» In Phuket govt officials & their families reap illegal gains from beach & forest land. 200 million baht per rai , 4 billion baht beach-front hotel.
Sold for their body parts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2012
» Tigers killed at 18 months old & sold for their body parts, caught in nationwide network of illegal traders & corrupt politicians along with other exotic wildlife.
Govt banks crowd out private investment
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2012
» Govt policies funded by off-budget accounts & govt banks likely to keep interest rates high.