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BANGKOK – For decades, the lush landscapes of southern Thailand have hidden a painful, ongoing conflict. It is a region where military checkpoints are as common as rubber plantations. The violence between armed insurgent groups and the Thai state has shaped generations. Since 2004, the conflict has claimed more than 7,200 lives, leaving countless families […]

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AUG

Bangkok Day Trips & Hidden Gems

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Jeff Tomas

Bangkok is more than temples, malls, and busy streets. The best experiences may take you to an ancient capital like Ayutthaya, a riverside market near the city, or a historic town such as Kanchanaburi, while lesser-known places like Talat Noi and Bang Krachao offer a different side of Bangkok without requiring a full day on […]

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AUG

Massive Drug Seizure in Chiang Rai: Police Uncover 8 Million Meth Pills in a Cemetery

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Narcotics Suppression Police recently executed a massive drug bust in Chiang Rai, uncovering a shocking hidden stash. Police successfully seized 8 million methamphetamine pills that were carefully concealed inside a rural village graveyard in Ban Saw Wa, Village 3, San Sai Ngam Subdistrict, Thoeng District. In-depth investigation and intelligence analysis by the […]

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JUL

Golden Triangle Drug Crisis: Over 400 Million Meth Pills Have Surged Across the Border

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Naree Srisuk

CHIANG RAI – Thailand is facing a massive surge in illegal narcotics flowing across its northern border in the Golden Triangle. High-ranking Thai officials recently traveled to the Golden Triangle to inspect border operations and coordinate directly with Laotian authorities. Recent law enforcement statistics reveal that drug trafficking routes have shifted heavily toward the Thai-Laos […]

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JUL

Golden Triangle Drug Bust: Laos Police Seize 16 Million Meth Pills in Bokeo Province

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Thanawat Chaiyaporn

CHIANG RAI – Laos authorities have intercepted a massive narcotics shipment in the notorious Golden Triangle border region. Security officials in Bokeo Province discovered millions of illegal methamphetamine tablets hidden inside a commercial transport vehicle. The successful operation marks one of the most significant drug seizures in the border area this year. The joint operation […]

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MAY

The Digital Baht Revolution: Why Digital Wallets Are Now Part of Everyday Life in Thailand

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Anna Wong

BANGKOK – Picture a typical, humid morning in the bustling streets of Thailand. The scent of sizzling moo ping (grilled pork skewers) wafts through the heavy air, mixing with the exhaust of passing tuk-tuks and the distant hum of the Skytrain. A customer approaches a small, seemingly modest food cart, orders three skewers and a […]

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MAY

Laos Authorities Topple Major International Scam Ring in The Golden Triangle

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Jeff Tomas

CHIANG RAI– In a major blow to regional cybercrime, Lao law enforcement officials launched a massive series of raids across Bokeo Province this week, resulting in the arrest of over 230 suspects linked to international call center scams. According to reports from MGR Online, the operation targeted organized crime cells operating near the Mekong River […]

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MAY

Former PM Thaksin Released From Prison: What It Means for Thai Politics

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Salman Ahmad

Thaksin Shinawatra has been released from prison on parole, and that is more than a legal update. It puts one of Thailand’s most familiar political figures back into the center of public life. For Thai politics, the timing matters. Thaksin released from prison is the kind of headline that changes the mood in Bangkok fast, […]

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MAR

Laos Officially Opens Bokeo International Airport in Bokeo Province

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CTN News

CHIANG RAI - Laos has officially opened the Bokeo International Airport in Bokeo Province, a new hub designed to support regional travel and tourism.

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FEB

Anutin Says “No Deal” Yet On Reported 300-Seat Coalition

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Salman Ahmad

Caretaker Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said reports claiming a "300-seat" coalition has been secured are premature, and that no formal agreement has been reached.

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