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Turkish Nationals Wanted for $285,000 Cryptocurrency Heist in Pattaya

Pattaya police are actively pursuing three Turkish nationals accused of orchestrating a high-stakes kidnapping and extortion operation that netted them $285,000 in cryptocurrency. The...

Chinese Parents Seek Missing Son Feared Trafficked in Southeast Asia

In a heart-wrenching appeal outside the Chinese embassy in Bangkok, a couple from Shandong province, China, has asked for assistance in locating their missing...

Thailand’s Universal Healthcare Scheme Faces Budget Hike Amid Calls for Reform

The National Health Security Office (NHSO) has announced plans to increase the budget for Thailand’s Universal Healthcare Coverage Scheme (UCS) to 272.58 billion baht...

Online Classes Suggested for Schools Amid PM2.5 Crisis

Schools in Thailand may shift to online classes as PM2.5 fine dust pollution worsens across the country, including in Bangkok, according to the Education...

New Bangkok Bridge Offers Scenic Walkway Before Traffic Opens

A new cable-stayed bridge spanning the Chao Phraya River, named Thotsamarachan (Rama 10), has temporarily opened to pedestrians, providing an elevated vantage point of...

Thai Authorities Crack Down on Mule Accounts in Financial Crimes

Thai authorities are intensifying their efforts to combat the rising use of mule accounts in financial crimes, a trend that has caused significant economic...

Thailand’s Equal Marriage Bill Praised by UN

Thailand's Equal Marriage Bill has earned praise from the United Nations as a model for non-discrimination policies, setting a precedent for other member states....

Chinese Tour Groups Cancel Trips to Thailand Over Safety Concerns

Hotels and airlines across Thailand are grappling with mass cancellations from Chinese tour groups ahead of the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday. Independent tourist...

Thailand Prepares for Nuclear Power as Clean Energy Plan Faces Delays

Thailand is taking steps to prepare for the adoption of nuclear power technology as part of its Power Development Plan (PDP) for 2024–2037. The...

Catamaran Sinks Near Phuket; 38 Rescued

On January 13, 2025, a catamaran named "AMERAY 888" began sinking off the coast of Phuket during a day trip to Racha Island. The...

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