Month: October 2025

Department of Employment Cracks Down on Illegal Foreign Workers in Bangkok

Bangkok: The Department of Employment is taking stringent measures against foreigners working illegally and those selling products live without proper authorization. Mr. Pichet Thongphan, Director-General of the Department of Employment, has emphasized the necessity for foreigners to possess work permits. According to Thai News Agency, a public tip-off led to

PM Vows Crackdown on Cybercrime

Bangkok: Thai Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged a full-scale operation to combat cybercrime, appointing a former senior police officer to lead a task force, following reports of South Korean nationals falling victim to call center scams. Speaking to reporters outside Parliament as he was departing, Anutin

Lisa Named ‘Amazing Thailand Ambassador’ for 2026 Tourism Campaign

Bangkok: Thailand’s Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has named Thai global pop sensation Lalisa “Lisa” Manobal, a member of the K-pop group Blackpink, as its “Amazing Thailand Ambassador” to spearhead the country’s tourism promotion efforts throughout 2026. According to Thai News Agency, Thapanee Kiatphaibool, Governor of the TAT, said the

Thai PM Vows Crackdown on Drug, Online Crime in Laos Talks

Vientiane: Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul held full delegation talks with his Laotian counterpart, Sonexay Siphandone, in Vientiane on Thursday, vowing joint efforts to tackle cross-border challenges including drug trafficking, online scams, and human trafficking. According to Thai News Agency, the official visit, Anutin’s first to a foreign country since

Roadside Bomb Wounds Nine, Including Three Police in Narathiwat

Narathiwat: A bomb blast at a roadside tea shop in Thailand’s restive deep south wounded nine people, including three police officers, on Thursday morning. According to Thai News Agency, the explosion struck at a bustling tea shop in Yingo district, Narathiwat province. Police believe the attack targeted a police patrol

Thailand, US, South Korea Coordinate to Fight Scamming, Transnational Crime

Bangkok: Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, has reaffirmed his Thailand is coordinating constantly with the United States and South Korea to combat online scams and call center gangs, the Thai Foreign Ministry spokesman said on Thursday, affirming commitment to fighting transnational crime. According to Thai News

Thai AMLO Confirms Action Following US-UK Seizures of Alleged Scammer Assets

Bangkok: Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) on Thursday acknowledged recent reports of asset seizures by the United States and the United Kingdom targeting an alleged transnational scammer network, confirming it is coordinating with international partners on the matter. According to Thai News Agency, the statement follows public reports that the US

Luxury Electric Train Plunges into Canal, Driver Dies in Pathum Thani

Pathum thani: A tragic accident occurred when a luxury electric train crashed into a canal on Khlong Sib Road, resulting in the death of the driver. Rescue workers and good Samaritans made efforts to save the individual trapped inside but were ultimately unsuccessful. According to Thai News Agency, the accident