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Cambodian government arrests more than 1,000 suspects in cybercrime raids
ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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July 18, 2025
A crackdown by Cambodian authorities on cybercrime operations has resulted in the arrests of more than 1,000 suspects in the past week. The South-East Asian country's Prime Minister Hun Manet issued the order authorising state action for...
Michael Shane Caola: Perth man found facedown in pool of blood in Thailand apartment
The West Australian
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July 18, 2025
A man from Perth has been found dead in an apartment in Thailand where he was found facedown in a pool of blood. The 54-year-old is believed to be Michael Shane Caola and was found on the seventh floor of the Grand Shivalay apartment in the...
Two 15-year-old boys rescued from Bangkok sex trafficker
Bangkok Post
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July 18, 2025
The suspect, identified only as Chaiyaporn, was apprehended in a hotel room in Bangkok’s Pom Prap Sattru Phai district, the Children and Women Protection Sub-division said on Thursday. According to investigators, Mr Chaiyaporn had been using the...
Thai army probing landmine incident on border
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
Officials want to know when Russian-made mine was planted after Thai soldier loses foot PUBLISHED : 17 Jul 2025 at 18:12 UPDATED : 17 Jul 2025 at 18:21 The Thai army is trying to find out whether a landmine that injured three Thai soldiers — one...
Aussie tourist found facedown in a pool of blood in apartment in Thailand
Daily Mail
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July 18, 2025
By NICK WILSON FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA Published: 04:41 EDT, 18 July 2025 | Updated: 05:07 EDT, 18 July 2025 An Australian man has been found dead in an apartment in Thailand, just hours after the body of a Swedish man was also discovered in the...
Myanmar military recaptures strategic town from rebels after a year, government says
The Asahi Shimbun
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BANGKOK--Myanmar ’s military has recaptured a strategic gateway town from rebel forces after nearly a year, state-media reported Thursday, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic militias seized a large...
Good news for travellers, this Asian country is giving away free flights to international tourists, not Thailand, Vietnam, China, India, Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, it is...
DNA India
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July 18, 2025
Most travellers won’t need to pay any extra stopover charges, unless they’re coming from North America or China and stay more than 24 hours in their arrival city. If you’re planning a trip to Japan and want to explore more than just Tokyo, there’s...
Thailand to offer Trump no duties on 90% of goods, adviser says
The Business Times Singapore
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July 17, 2025
[BANGKOK] Thailand is set to offer scrapping tariffs on 90 per cent of US goods, up from a previous plan for over 60 per cent, in a bid to avert a punishing levy threatened by US President Donald Trump, according to a business group advising Thai...
Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thailand's Buddhist faithful
The New Indian Express
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'Splurging attitude' Theravada Buddhism has been the spiritual backbone of Thai identity for more than two millennia, and still shapes national laws banning alcohol on religious holidays and protecting sacred objects. Thai men are traditionally...
Thai delegation visits Jagannath Temple in Assam’s Dibrugarh
Hub Network
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July 17, 2025
Dibrugarh, July 17: In a significant moment of cultural diplomacy and spiritual exchange, a 15-member delegation from Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs visited the Sri Sri Jagannath Temple in Dibrugarh on Thursday. The high-profile team was...
SKYWORTH PV Launches ฿1B Local Solar Target and $500M ASEAN Clean Energy Fund at Bangkok Event
Antara
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July 18, 2025
Bangkok (ANTARA/PRNewswire)- SKYWORTH PV, the renewable energy arm of China's electronics giant SKYWORTH Group, unleashed a dual-force clean energy offensive across Southeast Asia tonight, sealing a $500 million investment fund with a new energy...
World AFP Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful
Yahoo News
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Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. Thai police this week arrested a woman accused of bedding at...
Thai Retailers Sound Alarm as Confidence Plummets
The Nation Thailand
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July 17, 2025
Thai retailers are ringing alarm bells after a key confidence index plunged to its lowest level in over three-and-a-half years. The Thai Retailers Association (TRA) revealed today that its Retail Sentiment Index (RSI) for June 2025 has hit a "new...
Misbehaving monks: Sex scandal shakes Thai Buddhist faithful
Digital Journal
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July 18, 2025
Reverence for the saffron-robed Buddhist monkhood is deeply woven into Thai society, but a sex extortion scandal has besmirched the clergy and left the devout questioning their faith. - Copyright AFP/File Madaree TOHLALA Montira RUNGJIRAJITTRANON...
Thai Authorities Arrest Woman Accused of Extorting Senior Monks in Widening Scandal
Buddhistdoor Global
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Wilawan Emsawat during her arrest. From thetimes.com Thai police have arrested a woman accused of engaging in romantic relationships with senior Buddhist monks and later extorting them for large sums of money. The scandal has shaken the country’s...
AP Thailand appoints ‘Ratchayud Nunthachotsophol’ as President to drive AP’s industry leadership efforts to deliver ‘Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai’
The Nation Thailand
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July 16, 2025
In his new role, Mr. Ratchayud will build on AP’s vision of ‘Cheevit Dee Dee Tee Lueak Eng Dai’ to drive the company towards its goal of becoming Thailand’s No. 1 property developer. AP is targeting sales of Bht 55,000 million and total revenues,...
Myanmar Military Recaptures Strategic Town From Rebels After a Year
Khaosod English
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July 18, 2025
BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar ‘s military has recaptured a strategic gateway town from rebel forces after nearly a year, state-media reported Thursday, marking a rare turnaround in the country’s northeast, where an alliance of ethnic militias seized a...
Thailand wins top honours at 2025 PATA Gold Awards ceremony
TravelDailyNews Asia-Pacific
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July 16, 2025
Thailand recognised for sustainable tourism and creative marketing, with DASTA and TAT receiving multiple awards at the 2025 PATA Gold Awards. BANGKOK,THAILAND – Thailand’s commitment to responsible and creative tourism has been recognised on the...
Tuk-Tuks ordered to stay in line in Bangkok, but Pattaya still lags behind
Pattaya Mail
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July 18, 2025
Tourists and locals continue to face traffic disruptions from double-parked vans and motorcycles along major streets and beachside areas. PATTAYA, Thailand – With traffic congestion remaining a sore point in the resort city, many are wondering...
Pheu Thai blasted for rejecting amnesty bills
Bangkok Post
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July 17, 2025
Excuse unconvincing, opposition says PUBLISHED : 18 Jul 2025 at 05:27 The opposition has lashed out at Pheu Thai for refusing to support proposed amnesty efforts related to the lese majeste law, dismissing as unconvincing the ruling party's...