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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
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Bangkok
Head of State
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
last updated:
29 November, 2024
Uygur detainees who say they are facing deportation to China sit in an immigration detention centre in Bangkok in February last year. Photo: Handout via AP
United Nations

UN warns Thailand Uygur detainees face torture if deported to China

Thailand’s government insists there are no immediate plans to deport the 48 detainees, who fled China and were arrested in Thailand in 2014.

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Fashion

Naomi Campbell to mentor Thais to be next top models, ex-PM Thaksin says

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm

Myanmar

Myanmar deports over 50,000 suspected online scammers to China amid crackdown

Myanmar’s ruling junta has called on neighbouring countries to help combat the issue, which analysts say is worth billions of dollars.

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Myanmar police hand over telecom and internet fraud suspects to Chinese police at Yangon International Airport in 2023. Photo: Chinese embassy in Myanmar/Xinhua
Chinese tourists

Thai government under pressure to revise visa-free policy for Chinese tourists

Thai senator urges roll-out of visa-on-arrival initiative for Chinese tourists that will require them to give details of their travel itinerary.

Malaysia

From Malaysia with love: France seizes tonnes of ‘aphrodisiac honey’

The packets of honey and gels, often tainted with erectile dysfunction drugs, also entered France by ship from Thailand, Turkey and Tunisia.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker under fire for jabs at ex-politician helping scam victims

Joephy Chan accuses former district councillor Andy Yu of using Southeast Asia scam victim cause to gather support for election bid.

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Joephy Chan of the Federation of Trade Unions. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Second Hong Kong man rescued from Southeast Asia scam farm: ex-politician

Former District Councillor Andy Yu tells the Post the man has fled to Bangkok after four months of captivity.

China trade

Will Southeast Asia get behind Trump’s China trade war? It has 9 billion reasons not to

Both countries have said they will clamp down on US tariff bypasses, but Chinese investment into Southeast Asia - US$9 billion in 2023 - will complicate matters.

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Kai Tak Sports Park

Letters | Hong Kong may be space-challenged but mustn’t limit its ambition

Readers discuss the opportunities for the city’s sports tourism, the need for a new first-class tennis facility, and how to break up the scamming industry.

The University Sports Federation of Hong Kong, China’s rugby sevens tournament is held at Kai Tak Stadium in the new Kai Tak Sports Park on January 5. Photo: Sam Tsang
Trending in China

Playful China cat sends quit letter, loses owner job, Thai dog brings home bomb

Frisky feline makes keystroke that wipes out owner’s year-end bonus as bomb squad called in over potentially explosive dog in Thailand.

A playful Chinese cat accidentally sends a resignation letter and a Thai dog brings home a bomb. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock
Food and agriculture

Sweet surrender? The Thai sugar farmers being pushed to the brink

Farmers say they feel besieged as global price collapse, Chinese ban on syrup imports and government’s fight against air pollution add to dilemmas.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong security chief defends city’s role in recovery of scam farm captives

Some residents previously held captive in Southeast Asia managed to return to Hong Kong after families paid ransoms.

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Indonesia

In the shadow of US tariffs, Indonesia seeks a Chinese solar boom

With billions of dollars in Chinese pledges and regulatory reforms, Jakarta is betting big on solar – with a weather eye on US trade policy.

A worker cleans solar panels installed on the roof of a traditional market in Klaten, Central Java, Indonesia, last year. Photo: AFP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to probe role of crime groups in luring victims to scam farms

Secretary for Security Chris Tang also vows authorities will do ‘utmost’ to rescue 11 Hong Kong residents held captive in Southeast Asia.

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Police and Immigration Department officers distribute leaflets to travellers warning against job scams and human trafficking. Photo: Elson Li
China trade

Asian Angle | How Thailand can tackle influx of Chinese imports beyond tariffs and bans

Thailand can clamp down on illegal imports, boost product quality inspections and encourage firms to adjust their business models.

Myanmar

Thailand’s PM Paetongtarn reveals scam attempt asking her for ‘a donation’

Paetongtarn Shinawatra also spoke at a meeting of Asean digital ministers where she called for region-wide efforts to fight online scams.

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Crime

China and Thailand detain 12 gang members suspected of Myanmar trafficking scam

News of the joint crime-fighting effort comes after top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi urges Asean countries to crack down on cross-border fraud.

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Chinese actor Wang Xing has returned home after being trafficked to a Myanmar fraud compound by a crime ring. Photo: Weibo/ 你的秘密是love幂吗
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues red travel alert for parts of Myanmar amid job scams

Security chief Chris Tang meets Myanmar’s consul general in city to follow up on job scams.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong privacy watchdog records 46% rise in personal data fraud inquiries

Privacy commissioner urges public against giving away personal information, says scammers need private data to lure victims to scam farms.

Malaysia

Malaysian freed from Cambodian scam centre over lack of computer, English skills

The 38-year-old single father, who lost 20kg during his captivity, had been duped into travelling to Cambodia on an offer to work as a driver for US$5,000.

A Malaysian father, lacking computer and English skills, was freed from a Cambodian scam syndicate after being lured by a fake job offer. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers in Southeast Asia now have ‘higher chance’ to be saved: Chris Tang

Security chief vows to spare no effort to bring scam victims home, as he urges families to report ransom calls.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Photo: Dickson Lee
Singapore

Singapore jails Australian tourist who threatened to crash plane at airport

Moncrieff Marli Curtis Philip became enraged after his long-awaited Thai holiday plan was disrupted.

Hong Kong

Overseas job offers may appear attractive but due diligence in order

Measures by Thai authorities to protect visitors – including those from Hong Kong – by heading off sham offers of lucrative work a welcome step.

China-Philippines relations

Opinion | Manila and Beijing can still choose cooperation over conflict

While violent clashes and bilateral disputes between Manila and Beijing have reached new heights, so can economic engagement.

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Luxury Hotels

Introducing the new Dusit Thani Bangkok – a luxury hotel designed by André Fu

The completely reimagined Dusit Thani Bangkok sits in the heart of the city and features 3 restaurants and 3 bars, a pool and a gym, among other facilities – all in a tastefully opulent package.

The new Dusit Thani Bangkok hotel marries André Fu’s signature aesthetic with Thai luxury and elegance. Photo: Handout
Myanmar

Thailand seeks to soothe Chinese visitors’ scam centre fears

Thai tour operators say booking cancellations from Chinese visitors surged following news of an actor who was rescued from a scam centre.

Asean

Youthful optimism: how Southeast Asian students view their economic futures

Students in six regional countries are hopeful for the future, but worry about corruption, inequality and unemployment, a new survey shows.

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