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Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says

Despite a weeks-long multinational crackdown, scam centres along the Thai-Myanmar border are still operating with up to 100,000 people working

Scam hubs on Thai-Myanmar border still have up to 100,000 people, Thai police says
Asia|Political|World

Thailand should be commended for Uyghur deportation, deputy PM says

Thailand should be commended for managing the return of 40 Uyghurs to China, a deputy premier said on Friday, as his country endured

Thailand should be commended for Uyghur deportation, deputy PM says
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Thailand sends 40 Uyghurs back to China after decade in detention

China has assured Thailand that 40 Chinese Uyghurs it returned on Thursday would be looked after, Thailand's defence minister said,

Thailand sends 40 Uyghurs back to China after decade in detention
Asia|Crime|World

Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown

Thousands of foreigners freed from online scam-operating centres in Myanmar are stuck in limbo on the border with Thailand after a

Thousands in limbo on Thai-Myanmar border after scam centre crackdown
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China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says

China will fly home about 200 of its nationals found in scam-running compounds on the Thai-Myanmar border, a Thai security official said on Tuesday, as

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Travel

Thailand proposes tough safeguards for local gamblers in casino plan

Thailand has proposed tough entry requirements for local punters in casinos as it plans to build a major gaming industry to boost

Thailand proposes tough safeguards for local gamblers in casino plan
Asia|Business|Economy|Travel

Thailand's big casino gamble hangs on fine print of regulations

Thailand is setting its sights on becoming a global gaming hub, with plans to build a casino industry that generates billions in revenue

Thailand's big casino gamble hangs on fine print of regulations
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Thailand cuts power, fuel and internet supply to parts of Myanmar

Thailand has cut electricity, internet and fuel supplies to five border areas in Myanmar, a senior Thai minister said on Wednesday, as the

Thailand cuts power, fuel and internet supply to parts of Myanmar
Asia|Business|Crime|Political|World

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres

Thailand will suspend electricity supply to some border areas with Myanmar in an effort to curb scam centres, its government said on Tuesday, amid growing

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centres
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks

Thailand and China will work together to combat fast-growing networks of illegal call centres along the Thai border with Myanmar and

Thailand and China to set up coordination centre to combat scam call networks
Asia|Crime|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes

By Panarat Thepgumpanat and Chayut Setboonsarng BANGKOK - Thailand's visa waiver programme for Chinese nationals has come under scrutiny after the high-profile alleged kidnapping of a Chinese actor

Thailand's visa waiver for Chinese tourists under fire after string of crimes
Asia|News

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment

Thailand's Constitutional Court accepted a complaint on Thursday seeking to remove Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin over his cabinet

Thai court accepts complaint seeking PM's removal over minister's appointment
Asia|Crime|News

Thai courts hand jail terms to lawmaker and musician for royal insults

Courts in Thailand handed jail terms on Monday to an activist musician who set fire to a portrait of the king and to an opposition

Thai courts hand jail terms to lawmaker and musician for royal insults
Asia|Crime|News|Political|World

Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult

Thailand's attorney-general will indict former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra for allegedly insulting the monarchy, an official said

Thailand set to indict former PM Thaksin over royal insult
Asia|Economy|Finance

Thai government's $102 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote

The Thai government's 3.753 trillion baht ($102 billion) budget for the 2025 fiscal year passed its first parliamentary vote on Friday,

Thai government's $102 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote
Asia|Lifestyle|News

Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

Thailand's Senate passed the final reading of a marriage equality law on Tuesday, paving the way for it to become the first country

Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage
Asia|News

Thailand to recriminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs

Thailand will re-list cannabis as a narcotic by year-end, its prime minister said on Tuesday, in a stunning U-turn just two years after

Thailand to recriminalise cannabis as PM vows to get tough on drugs
Asia|Business|Economy

BYD's steep EV discounting in Thailand sparks backlash, PM seeks assurances

Thailand's consumer protection agency has received about 70 complaints since initiating a probe into aggressive discounting by BYD

BYD's steep EV discounting in Thailand sparks backlash, PM seeks assurances
Asia|Election|News

Thailand announces new senate, replacing army-appointed lawmakers

Thailand's Election Commission on Wednesday endorsed 200 new senators who will replace a military-appointed upper house, revealing a new

Thailand announces new senate, replacing army-appointed lawmakers
Asia|Business|Economy|Technology

Thai economy faces upheaval due to factory closures and cheap Chinese imports

When Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD opened its first Southeast Asian factory in Thailand earlier this month, the nation of 66

Thai economy faces upheaval due to factory closures and cheap Chinese imports
Asia|Crime|World

Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe

Thai police are investigating the deaths of six foreign nationals whose bodies were found in a room at an upmarket hotel in Bangkok

Six foreign nationals found dead in Bangkok hotel, Thai PM orders probe
Asia|Crime|News|World

Thailand says cyanide killed 6 foreigners in hotel, including perpetrator

Cyanide poisoning caused the deaths of six foreigners whose bodies were found in a room in a plush Bangkok hotel, Thai authorities said

Thailand says cyanide killed 6 foreigners in hotel, including perpetrator
Asia|Business

Thai investigation into BYD EV discounts moves ahead despite cash-back offer

A Thai investigation into discounts from China's BYD will continue despite a cash-back programme from its distributor in response to

Thai investigation into BYD EV discounts moves ahead despite cash-back offer
Asia|Health|News

Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising

Thailand will work towards legislating marijuana for medical use, a deputy prime minister said Tuesday, signalling a U-turn on plans

Thailand to legislate medical marijuana, signals no re-criminalising
Asia|News

Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14

Thailand's Constitutional Court said on Wednesday it will hand down its verdict on Aug. 14 in a case that seeks the dismissal of

Thai court to decide embattled PM Srettha's fate on August 14

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