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Hundreds more scam workers flee Myawaddy
Assawin Pinitwong, Published on 24/10/2025
» Nearly 1,700 people from 21 countries have fled KK Park, a notorious scam centre in Myawaddy township in Myanmar, and crossed the border into Tak province over the past two days, Thai authorities said on Friday.
Former Thai police chief accused of taking bribes
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Police Complaints Review Board (PCRB) has reportedly found grounds to accuse former national police chief Torsak Sukvimol and more than 200 other officers of disciplinary offences linked to bribes from online gambling networks.
Infrastructure upgrades propopsed to lift Thai tourism
Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Ministry of Transport wants to upgrade infrastructure to facilitate travellers, proposing an extension of a high-speed railway from U-tapao airport to Rayong and Trat, and attracting more direct flights to Krabi airport from the congested Phuket airport while a new airport in Phangnga is constructed.
Thai SEC explains its role in tackling scams
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/10/2025
» The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has clarified that it can exercise its investigative authority in cases related to scam-linked money laundering or financial crimes only if the offences fall under the Securities and Exchange Act.
US seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» KIRYAT GAT, Israel - US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voiced hope on Friday of soon putting together an international force to police the ceasefire in Gaza and said Israel, which opposes including Turkey, could veto participants.
King Charles hosts Zelensky ahead of London talks
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» LONDON - Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky met King Charles III at Windsor Castle on Friday before a meeting of Kyiv’s key backers, where Britain’s prime minister will call on Europe to deliver more long-range missiles.
Tatler Best 2025 Honours Hospitality Excellence in Style
Published on 24/10/2025
» Following the unveiling of the Tatler Best 100 on the opening day, the Tatler Best Awards 2025 culminated in a glittering black-tie gala dinner celebrating Asia-Pacific’s and, for the first time, the Middle East’s Best-in-Class winners.
Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday files for administration
Published on 24/10/2025
» LONDON - Thai-owned Sheffield Wednesday have been docked 12 points after a court filing on Friday showed the English second-tier football club had filed for administration amid mounting financial troubles.
Asean’s Myanmar peace plan not hard to implement: Malaysia foreign minister
Published on 24/10/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR - Asean's four-year-old plan for peace in war-torn Myanmar is not difficult to implement and the ruling junta should adhere to it and allow humanitarian aid to be distributed, Malaysia's foreign minister said on Friday.
EU accuses Meta, TikTok of breaking digital content rules
AFP, Published on 24/10/2025
» BRUSSELS (BELGIUM) - The EU accused Meta and TikTok on Friday of breaking the bloc's digital content rules, putting the companies at risk of hefty fines.