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Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Officials seize US$300mn in assets linked to cyberscam networks
Friday 5 December 2025 10:21 AM
BANGKOK: Thailand has seized more than US$300 million (B9.6 billion) in assets tied to criminal networks running multibillion-dollar scam centres in Southeast Asia, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday (Dec 4).
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Chinese woman held over suspected fake banknotes
Monday 1 December 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: Police have seized 49 suspected counterfeit US$100 banknotes and temporarily barred a Chinese tourist from leaving Thailand after the bills failed authenticity checks at a money exchange counter at Central Festival Phuket
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Chinese sneaking into Thailand injured by landmine
Sunday 30 November 2025 11:03 AM
SA KAEO: A Chinese man lost his leg after stepping on a landmine while sneaking into Thailand in a contested border area at Ban Nong Chan in Sa Kaeo province early yesterday (Nov 29).
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Crackdown on gang faking Thai citizenship
Friday 21 November 2025 10:11 AM
CHIANG MAI: Five government agencies have launched a joint operation to dismantle a network involved in granting fraudulent permanent residency to foreigners.
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
Phang Nga woman confirmed murdered by Cambodian scam gang
Wednesday 19 November 2025 11:26 AM
PHANG NGA: A 26-year-old Phang Nga woman whose family had pleaded for help to confirm her fate has been found dead in Cambodia, with aid coordinators alleging she was tortured to death inside a cross-border scam compound in Poipet.
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
Xi pledges closer Thailand ties
Monday 17 November 2025 10:00 AM
BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping has pledged closer ties with Thailand during talks with the first reigning Thai monarch to visit China since diplomatic relations were established 50 years ago.
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Taiwan coastguard faces China’s might near frontline islands
Sunday 16 November 2025 03:00 PM
KINMEN: With a clear view of China’s skyscraper-studded coastline, Taiwanese coastguard captain Huang Heng-chun steers his patrol boat through choppy waters around a group of islands controlled by Taipei.
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ held in Phuket
Sunday 16 November 2025 09:30 AM
PHUKET: The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) this week held its ‘Trusted Thailand Bootcamp’ in Phuket to strengthen safety standards, promote sustainable tourism, and build confidence among domestic and international visitors.
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Carabao Group set to produce Tsingtao beer
Saturday 15 November 2025 10:30 AM
BANGKOK: SET-listed Carabao Group Plc is preparing to produce Tsingtao beer as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Thailand.
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Phuket arrivals prove to be resilient
Wednesday 12 November 2025 11:45 AM
BANGKOK: A mix of Asian and European markets has helped Phuket outpace the rest of the country in terms of tourism recovery, with arrivals during the first 10 months up year-on-year, while hotels have maintained room rates and occupancy during the current high season.
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
No-casino policy to bring Chinese visitors back to Thailand
Monday 3 November 2025 10:00 AM
BANGKOK: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said Chinese President Xi Jinping was pleased with Thailand’s stance against legalising casinos, and the Chinese government will encourage more Chinese tourists to visit the country.
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Phuket erupts in firecrackers as 200th Vegetarian Festival concludes
Thursday 30 October 2025 10:08 AM
PHUKET: The sound of firecrackers echoed across Phuket Town last night (Oct 29) as tens of thousands of devotees and tourists joined the grand finale of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 – marking the 200th anniversary of the island’s iconic spiritual celebration.
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Anutin calls for even closer ASEAN-China relations
Thursday 30 October 2025 09:00 AM
KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has called for comprehensive cooperation between ASEAN and China to advance regional peace, strengthen supply chains, and promote the development of free trade, green growth and digital economies.
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Phuket enters final day of Vegetarian Festival
Wednesday 29 October 2025 11:48 AM
PHUKET: The ninth and final day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ this year celebrating the festival’s 200th anniversary ‒ was marked this morning (Oct 29) by the sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession, a centuries-old ceremony in which the sacred image is carried throughout the community to bless the people and return incense smoke from Saphan Hin Cape to the shrine.
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
Devotion fills streets for Kathu Shrine procession
Tuesday 28 October 2025 11:01 AM
PHUKET: Thousands of devotees joined the grand Kathu Shrine procession through Phuket Town this morning (Oct 28), marking the eighth day of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival with one of its most sacred rituals ‒ the ‘Iw Keng’ ceremony, or procession of the sacred deity image throughout the community.
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
Thousands of ‘mah song’ join Jui Tui Shrine procession
Monday 27 October 2025 11:27 AM
PHUKET: More than 2,000 ‘mah song’ spirit mediums took part in the grand city procession of the Jui Tui Tao Bo Keng Shrine today (Oct 27), marking the seventh day of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2025 ‒ the island’s most revered and visually striking annual tradition.
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
Vegetarian Festival continues with adjusted ceremonies in mourning for Queen Mother
Sunday 26 October 2025 02:02 PM
PHUKET: The Bang Neow Tao Bo Keng Shrine in Phuket Town held its sacred ‘Iw Keng’ procession this morning (Oct 26), continuing the centuries-old tradition of the Phuket Vegetarian Festival in a quieter and more reverent atmosphere this year.
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
Shrine elder calls for Vegetarian Festival to return to its spiritual roots
Sunday 26 October 2025 09:00 AM
PHUKET: As Phuket’s famous Vegetarian Festival this year marks 200 years since its founding, elders at the festival’s birthplace, Kathu Shrine, say the nine-day celebration has drifted from its origins as a ritual of healing and moral purification.
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
Faith shines through rain at Phuket Veg Fest
Saturday 25 October 2025 11:38 AM
PHUKET: Devotion triumphed over the weather today (Oct 25) as thousands of devotees, spirit mediums and visitors lined the streets of Phuket Town to witness the ‘Iw Keng’ processions of the Tha Ruea and Jeng Ong shrines ‒ among the island’s most revered events of the annual Phuket Vegetarian Festival.
Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trump heads to Asia and high-stakes meeting with Xi
Friday 24 October 2025 10:53 AM
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump embarks on a major trip to Asia this week with all eyes on a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping that has huge implications for the global economy.

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