Raid on Chiang Mai luxury villa nets 20 Chinese scammers
CHIANG MAI – Twenty Chinese people were arrested at a luxury pool villa in Mae Rim district of this northern province on Thursday, suspected of operating scams targeting compatriots in China.
CHIANG MAI – Twenty Chinese people were arrested at a luxury pool villa in Mae Rim district of this northern province on Thursday, suspected of operating scams targeting compatriots in China.
Bangkok commuters will be able to take unlimited rides on the Red and Purple electric train lines for a flat daily rate of 40 baht starting on Dec 1, Transport Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn said on Thursday.
The Palang Pracharath Party, a coalition partner, has called for a legal review of the legitimacy of a Thai-US memorandum of understanding (MoU) on rare earth minerals.
An agreement with the United States on the joint development of a rare earth minerals supply chain could put Thailand at risk of straining its diplomatic ties with China, warns the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said on Wednesday that Thailand has not engaged in currency manipulation, and that the central bank has the tools to manage the currency without resorting to intervention.
The government is studying the feasibility of launching a second phase of the “Khon La Khrueng Plus” co-payment scheme, following an overwhelmingly positive public response on day one of its rollout, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas said.
Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to begin a three-phase withdrawal of heavy weaponry along their border, with the first phase scheduled to begin at midnight on Nov 1. The entire operation is scheduled to take until the end of January.
The Thai has army confirmed it will free 18 Cambodian soldiers if Phnom Penh meets all four conditions set by Thailand, including the withdrawal of weapons and landmine clearance.
Government agencies are moving forward with preparations for the Loy Krathong Festival, which falls on Nov 5, while ensuring the celebrations are conducted respectfully during the national mourning period and with strict safety measures in place.
The Restaurant Association has raised concerns about the new Alcoholic Beverage Control Act (2025), which bans the consumption of alcoholic beverages in establishments during prohibited hours, as this will potentially impact the tourism industry.
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