Bangkok Bank remains bullish on a surge in foreign direct investment into Thailand, anticipating it will turbocharge the nation’s economy.
China and Thailand detain 12 crime ring members suspected of trafficking actor to Myanmar
News of the joint crime-fighting effort comes after top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urges Asean countries to crack down on cross-border fraud.
Chinese model rescued from scam centre in Myanmar
The area near the border with Thailand has become notorious in recent years for industrial-scale scam compounds concentrated in industrial parks.
Opulence! Private plunge pools! Pouting! I spent a night at the real ‘White Lotus’ Thailand.
It was finally happening. After months of planning, I arrived at the “White Lotus” Thailand!
No sign of missing Chinese model at Thailand-Myanmar border in suspected abduction case
Yang Zeqi’s father fears he could have been abducted and forced to work with a call centre gang. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Even world leaders receive scam calls. Just ask Thailand’s prime minister
We are all vulnerable to the rapid spread of phone scams – including, it seems, world leaders. Thailand’s prime minister has revealed she got a call from an AI system, demanding money in the voice of …
Thai telcos Advanced Info, Thaicom want investors to reject offers to acquire them
The boards of Thailand-based mobile carriers Advanced Info Service and Thaicom have asked shareholders to reject offers from controlling entities to acquire both the firms.
Thai luxury rail upgrade on track: Minister
BANGKOK: Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit has hailed major progress in a collaboration with Italy to upgrade Thailand’s rail network.
7 major investors eyeing Thai casino projects
International investors have expressed interest in the casino-entertainment complexes that Thailand hopes to open starting in 2029, according to Prommin Lertsuridej, secretary-general to the prime …
Thailand seeks negotiations with China to lift syrup imports ban
Chinese authorities have asked Thailand to inspect dozens of factories before opening negotiations to lift a ban imposed last month on sugar syrup and premixed powder exports from the Southeast Asian …