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Supreme Court Orders Ex-PM Yingluck to Pay B10bn Over Rice Scheme Losses Bangkok, May 22 — Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court has ordered former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra to pay 10…

Popular Turkish Ice Cream Seller Among Eight Arrested on Khao San Road for Working Illegally BANGKOK — A Turkish ice cream vendor known for his theatrical serving style was among…

Bangkok Taxi Drivers Threaten Airport Blockade Over Grab Access BANGKOK — Bangkok’s taxi drivers are threatening major disruptions, including a blockade of Suvarnabhumi Airport and Government House, unless the government…

Bangkok Ranked Among Top Cities for Tourist Scams, Mastercard Report Warns BANGKOK — Tourists visiting Thailand’s bustling capital are being urged to remain vigilant, as Bangkok has been named one…

Coach Driver Arrested for Stealing Tourist’s Credit Card, Withdrawing B280,000 SURAT THANI — A coach driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing a Romanian tourist’s credit card and withdrawing 280,000…

Royal Thai Police Seize Over 832,000 Litres of Illegal Fuel in Four-Month Crackdown Bangkok, Thailand – The Royal Thai Police announced on Tuesday that more than 832,000 litres of fuel…

Buriram Bank Employee Accused of Embezzling Nearly 700,000 Baht from Restaurant Owner Buriram, Thailand – A bank employee in Buriram is facing serious allegations after a local restaurant owner accused…

Croatian Man Arrested in Chiang Mai for Operating Illegal Tour Business Chiang Mai, Thailand – A Croatian national has been arrested in Chiang Mai for allegedly running an unlicensed tour…

Mystery Thai-Flagged Vessel Seized in Indonesia with $428M Drug Haul Bangkok, Thailand — A vessel flying the Thai flag has been seized by the Indonesian Navy in a massive drug…

Chinese Icebreaker Xue Long 2 Docks in Thailand to Mark Princess’s 70th Birthday and 50 Years of Thai-Chinese Relations Sattahip, Thailand — Thailand warmly welcomed China’s most advanced polar research…