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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.
Immigration warns of scam digital arrival card websites
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/03/2026
» The Immigration Bureau has warned foreign travellers against fraudulent websites offering Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) services for a fee.
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”.
Brothel shut after minors discovered
R May, Published on 24/10/2025
» CHANTHABURI: A brothel in Khlung district that was found to be employing girls under the age of 18 has been shut down following a raid early yesterday, according to the police.
Innocent people’s frozen bank accounts unlocked in 'half a day'
Gary Boyle, Published on 17/09/2025
» The bank accounts of innocent people frozen during police investigations into scammers' mule accounts will be unlocked within half a day, police said on Tuesday.
Brazilian couple caught arriving with 7kg of cocaine
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/05/2025
» Two Brazilians have been arrested and 7.4 kilogrammes of cocaine, worth about 22 million baht, seized at Suvarnabhumi airport.
Fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card website alert
Gary Boyle, Published on 01/05/2025
» The first fake Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) website has already been spotted on the day that the real system made its debut for foreign visitors to the kingdom.
Online arrival cards for Thailand take effect May 1
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2025
» All foreign travellers planning a visit to Thailand are reminded that starting on May 1 they will be required to complete an online arrival card prior to arriving in the kingdom.
Foreigners warned over condo rentals
Gary Boyle, Published on 03/03/2025
» The government has issued a warning to foreigners who buy condominium units and rent them out as hotels that they are violating Thai law.
Bangkok's unhealthy trash diet
Gary Boyle, Published on 25/02/2025
» Bangkok faces significant challenges in waste management, as food makes up nearly half of the garbage generated in the city.