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The latest news, in-depth analysis, industry insights and expert opinion about Thailand.
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn
King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Head of Government
Paetongtarn Shinawatra
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last updated:
29 November, 2024
She Zhijiang. The Chinese national is a “key figure in online gambling and telecoms fraud crimes”, according to China’s Foreign Ministry. Photo: Handout
Crime

Crime kingpin who claims he spied for China ‘fears for his life’ in Thai jail

Lawyers for She Zhijiang, who is fighting extradition to China, say the Chinese national can no longer walk after being ‘brutally’ attacked.

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Crime

Why the Thailand-Myanmar border is a hub for gangs preying on Chinese nationals

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Crime

Thailand detains British man in ‘Lady of the Hills’ mystery

Luxury & Gaming

Thailand’s plan to legalise casinos opposed by most citizens: poll

Many Thais also objected to the government’s plan to legalise online gambling, according to the poll by Nida.

Thailand is pushing ahead with its casino plans. Photo: Kevin Wong
International Property

Thai properties at risk as Chinese buyers spooked by safety, security woes

Chinese buyers have been the most active buyers of Thai properties among foreign investors, according to industry data.

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Environment

Thailand seeks cleaner air by offering free public transport

The travel concession allows passengers to ride buses and elevated and underground electric trains in the capital without charge.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger stuck in Thailand to fly home on Monday after scam farm ordeal

Security chief Chris Tang ‘thankful’ to secure return of 29-year-old in time for Lunar New Year.

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Members of a Hong Kong task force met the man on Friday night. Photo: Handout
Environment

Video | Thai start-up turns trash into treasure

The start-up is creating jobs while helping clean up the sea.

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Thai start-up turns trash into treasure

Asia travel

19th-century Phuket mansion transformed into new luxury destination

The redesigned House of Tin Baron on Thailand’s Phuket island includes a Louis Roederer Cristal Room and fine-dining Italian restaurant Terra.

A former Sino-Portuguese heritage building, House of Tin Baron in Phuket, Thailand, has been redesigned and repurposed to serve locals and tourists alike. Photo: House of Tin Baron
Boxing

Thailand’s first Olympic gold medallist jailed for sexual assault of minor

Somluck Kamsing won featherweight title at Atlanta Games in 1996, but is now better known as actor on Thai television.

FILE - Thailand’s Somluck Kamsing (left) won gold at the Atlanta Games in 1996. Photo: AP
Chinese tourists

Thai PM’s AI video aims to calm Chinese tourists’ nerves as bookings dip

Abduction of Chinese actor Wang Xing sent shock waves through Thailand’s tourism industry, which relies heavily on travellers from China.

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LGBTQ

‘I do’ … at last: LGBTQ couples in Thailand marry as same-sex unions legalised

The new law allows couples aged 18 or above to marry regardless of their gender, and access to medical, inheritance and property rights.

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Asia travel

Thai PM uses AI to ‘speak’ Mandarin

A Chinese actor’s disappearance near the Thai-Myanmar border in early January 2025 raised safety concerns about visiting Thailand

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LGBTQ

Thailand’s same-sex marriage law takes effect

New law makes Thailand the first Southeast Asian country to recognise marriage equality 

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China trade

China breaks durian import record as Vietnam, Malaysia nip at Thailand’s heels

In a year that saw China import US$7 billion of the fruit – a record – upstarts Vietnam and Malaysia are eyeing Thailand’s top spot.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Electric shocks, physical assault: inside Southeast Asia’s forced labour camps

Recent high-profile rescue of mainland actor Wang Xing has put the plight of thousands trapped in compounds in focus.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Thailand assures Hongkongers over safety amid forced labour scams

Thai consulate in Hong Kong says country is working with neighbouring countries to clamp down on scam farms.

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A view of Myanmar’s Myawaddy, along the border with Thailand. The area is home to some of the notorious scam centres. Photo: AFP
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

Supermodel expected to visit Thailand next month to advise Thaksin on how Thais can follow in her footsteps and compete with on the world stage.

Hong Kong police

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

Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.

Traffic at Myawaddy near the border crossing between Myanmar and Thailand. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

A family member of a kidnapped victim is accompanied by former District Councillor Andy Yu (right) to petition for help. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

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