Thailand Intercepts 1.65 Tons of Methamphetamine Hidden in Cotton Rolls, Arrests 5 Thai Suspects
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At 10:30 AM on January 20th, 2025, Pol. Lt. Gen. Phanurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), announced the arrest of five cross-border drug trafficking suspects.
Authorities seized 1,650 kilograms...
Bangkok Ranked the Worlds Second-Best City in 2025 by Time Out
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Bangkok has been ranked as the world's second-best city in 2025 and the top in Asia, according to Time Out's survey of 20,000 travelers.
According to the rankings, Bangkok stood out for its happiness...
Dutch Man Arrested in Bangkok for Alleged Gold Scam Targeting Locals
Bangkok —
On January 14th, 2025, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced the arrest of a 43-year-old Dutch national, Mr. Ndille (the police withheld surname), for allegedly orchestrating a gold scam in Bangkok.
The suspect was accused...
Polish National Arrested in Bangkok for Inappropriate Sexual Conduct in Convenience Store
BANGKOK– In a recent incident that has stirred major public attention especially on Thai social media, a Polish man was arrested in Bangkok for allegedly slapping a young woman on the buttocks inside a...
13 Million Baht in Bangkok Cryptocurrency Exchange Robberies Linked to Chinese Suspect, Say Thai...
Bangkok-
The Huai Khwang Police Station in Bangkok has connected two recent cryptocurrency exchange robberies to a common suspect, believed to be a Chinese national orchestrating the crimes from afar.
The first incident unfolded in a...
Two Chinese Nationals Arrested for SMS Scam Using False Base Station in Bangkok
Bangkok —
On January 9th, 2025, Thailand’s Cyber Crime Suppression Division raided a rental room in Bueng Kum, Bangkok, uncovering a sophisticated SMS scam operation involving a False Base Station device.
Bangkok authorities arrested two Chinese...
Cambodian-French Activist and Former MP Lim Kimya Shot Dead in Bangkok
BANGKOK - Lim Kimya, a 74-year-old Cambodian-French political activist and former member of parliament, was shot dead on Tuesday evening near the historic Wat Bowonniwet Vihara in the Phra Nakhon district.
Lim Kimya, known for...
Iranian Duo Arrested in Bangkok for Allegedly Assaulting and Robbing Vietnamese Tourist
Bangkok —
On January 7th, 2025, police from Plubplachai 2 station arrested two Iranian nationals for allegedly robbing a Vietnamese tourist in front of the Royal Hotel on Yaowarat Road, Bangkok, on January 6th around...
Bangkok Police Arrest Liberian Duo in Sophisticated Gold Scam
BANGKOK, THAILAND – In a recent crackdown on financial fraud, Bangkok authorities have apprehended two Liberian nationals, identified as Solomon Varney Gaddeh, 32, and Yousouf Cherif, 50, in connection with a cunning gold-selling scam...
Drunk Australian Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Motorcycle and Fleeing From Police in Bangkok...
Bangkok- An Australian man was arrested in Bangkok after allegedly stealing a rented motorcycle, speeding away from Thai police, and later trying to flee on foot, say arresting officers.
On January 3rd at 6:45...