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24 year old Nigerian scammer arrested in Nonthaburi after 23 complaints police linked to Thai girlfriend
Nonthaburi police arrested a Nigerian suspect linked to a romance scam gang after spotting suspicious ATM transactions near Phra Nangklao…
Rooftop fire at a Pattaya hotel causes evacuation of 240 guests on Thursday night. Building sealed off
Terrified tourists fled through smoke-filled corridors as flames ripped across a crowded Pattaya hotel rooftop. Four people were injured, including…
UK man fights for his life after horrific motorbike injuries in Pattaya. Doctors say he has a 30% chance
British backpacker Ethan Lacey, 20, is fighting for life in a Thai ICU after a horror Pattaya crash reportedly saw…
Higher foreign tourism levy now being proposed by minister to allow for enhanced visitor insurance cover
Thailand is preparing a higher foreign tourist levy alongside tougher visa rules, stricter entry screening and tighter monitoring of arrivals…
Bad news for the Thai economy as loan growth falters while consumer confidence fell off a cliff in April
Thailand’s economy faces mounting danger as lending stalls and inflation surges, while consumer confidence sinks to a four-year low. Businesses…
India may be biggest loser in new get tough foreign tourism visa policy approved by cabinet on Tuesday
Thailand is set to scrap its expanded 60-day visa-free stay scheme in a sweeping immigration crackdown tied to illegal business…
Police in Sa Kaeo involved in the kidnapping of five Chinese nationals draws strong statement from China
Beijing has issued a second warning in 10 days after Thai police allegedly kidnapped and extorted five Chinese nationals in…
Opposition and Prime Minister highlight corruption which is damaging the kingdom’s credibility abroad
Thailand launches a new anti-corruption commission as the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party revives the Rolls-Royce bribery scandal, investor fears…
29 year old Russian arrested in Phuket for drug dealer offences and visa overstay. Police widen enquiries
Russian bus passenger arrested at Phuket checkpoint after police found meth, heroin, ecstasy and ketamine hidden in a shoulder bag.…
Pattaya police respond after local crowd spots dead American hanging upside down from hotel balcony
Mystery surrounds the death of a 50-year-old American man found hanging upside down from a sixth-floor Pattaya hotel balcony. Police…