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10/06/2026

Tourism levy now planned for the 3rd quarter of 2026 with insurance while World Cup deal remains elusive

Thailand moves towards a foreign tourist levy with a possible July launch and insurance cover, while the ฿1,000 outbound travel charge is shelved. Meanwhile, World Cup TV fears grow as no private deal has emerged before Thursday’s Mexico kick-off.

Thailand moves towards a foreign tourist levy with a possible July launch and insurance cover, while the ฿1,000 outbound travel charge is shelved. Meanwhile, World… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Nigerian drug kingpin and alleged overlord of an international Nigerian mafia arrested in dramatic night raid

Nigerian co***ne kingpin Ikenna Patrick Azubuike was arrested after a dramatic Bangkok police showdown as officers uncovered an alleged Dodorima drug empire with ฿380 million flowing through its accounts and suspected links to the Black Axe network.

Nigerian co***ne kingpin Ikenna Patrick Azubuike was arrested after a dramatic Bangkok police showdown as officers uncovered an alleged Dodorima drug empire with ฿380 million… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Israeli man arrested on arrival at Koh Samui Airport over nominee firm to buy property for holiday home

Israeli land suspect Eden Alisa was arrested at Samui Airport after returning to Thailand as police widened a Koh Phangan nominee ownership crackdown. The probe has issued 45 warrants, with an accounting firm and Thai proxy shareholders now under investigation.

Israeli land suspect Eden Alisa was arrested at Samui Airport after returning to Thailand as police widened a Koh Phangan nominee ownership crackdown. The probe… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Civil society groups launch move to push a public amendment option over fears of ‘blue regime’ charter

Thailand’s constitutional battle intensifies as activists launch a 50,000-signature campaign against Bhumjaithai-backed reform plans, warning of a “blue regime” and threatening a Vote No revolt in a looming parliamentary showdown over the nation’s future charter.

Thailand’s constitutional battle intensifies as activists launch a 50,000-signature campaign against Bhumjaithai-backed reform plans, warning of a “blue regime” and threatening a Vote No revolt… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Simmering tensions on display during PM Anutin’s two-day visit to Hanoi. Mixed messages from Cambodia

Border tensions have erupted as Hun Sen threatens to reclaim disputed land by force, prompting PM Anutin’s warning from Hanoi. Cambodia denies troop mobilisation and insists peace agreements remain intact despite the dangerous war rhetoric.

Border tensions have erupted as Hun Sen threatens to reclaim disputed land by force, prompting PM Anutin’s warning from Hanoi. Cambodia denies troop mobilisation and… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Finnish businessman jailed for 2.5 years by a Lapland court for the abuse of Thai berry pickers in 2022

Finnish berry boss jailed after a court found Thai workers were trafficked into forced labour. Polarica ex-CEO Jukka Kristo was convicted on 78 counts as a scandal over debt, poor conditions and exploitation triggered compensation and Thailand-Finland talks.

Finnish berry boss jailed after a court found Thai workers were trafficked into forced labour. Polarica ex-CEO Jukka Kristo was convicted on 78 counts as… Read More ›

10/06/2026

Thaksin free after electronic bracelet is removed. Plans to fly to Dubai to see Yingluck at end of June

Thaksin Shinawatra's EM bracelet has been removed after court-backed royal pardon procedures, clearing him for overseas travel. The former PM is set to fly to Dubai for an eight-month reunion with Yingluck, with more foreign trips planned as a tax fight looms.

Thaksin Shinawatra’s EM bracelet has been removed after court-backed royal pardon procedures, clearing him for overseas travel. The former PM is set to fly to… Read More ›

09/06/2026

Jealous lover mows down girlfriend in road rage fit after she accepted a motorcyclist's lift in a tiff

A Surin road crash has exploded into a murder probe after police alleged a furious boyfriend chased down a motorcycle carrying his fleeing girlfriend and a Good Samaritan before ramming it. Dashcam footage helped uncover the alleged road rage attack that killed both riders.

A Surin road crash has exploded into a murder probe after police alleged a furious boyfriend chased down a motorcycle carrying his fleeing girlfriend and… Read More ›

09/06/2026

Brit reported to police after CCTV showed him thrashing a rented villa in Phuket. Case now under review

British tenant Farah Hashi is accused of trashing a luxury Phuket villa and disappearing, leaving more than ฿300,000 in damage. CCTV allegedly captured the destruction, while laughing gas devices were found inside as police consider a criminal case.

British tenant Farah Hashi is accused of trashing a luxury Phuket villa and disappearing, leaving more than ฿300,000 in damage. CCTV allegedly captured the destruction,… Read More ›

09/06/2026

Facebook parent firm and other tech giants face a landmark lawsuit over online thefts and fraud losses

Investor loses ฿165 million after a Facebook advert, LINE group and App Store download. Now Meta, Apple, LINE-linked firms and banks face a landmark ฿230 million lawsuit alleging their systems helped fuel a sophisticated online investment scam.

Investor loses ฿165 million after a Facebook advert, LINE group and App Store download. Now Meta, Apple, LINE-linked firms and banks face a landmark ฿230… Read More ›