THAILAND

Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing

BANGKOK — A Batik Air flight en route from Johor Bahru in Malaysia to Bangkok was engulfed in smoke on February 24,  when a power bank ignited inside an overhead luggage compartment, causing panic among hundreds of passengers. The incident … Continue reading Smoke Fills Batik Air Cabin before landing

Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown

PHNOM PENH – Cambodia has deported 119 Thai nationals, marking the latest development in a sweeping regional crackdown on illegal cyber-scam operations that have exploited thousands across Southeast Asia. The deportees, comprising 61 men and 58 women, were handed over to … Continue reading Cambodia Deports 119 Thais in Cyber-Scam Crackdown

La Niña Arrives in Southeast Asia: Cooler and Wetter

SINGAPORE/BANGKOK/HANOI/MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR – The Meteorological Service Singapore (MSS) has officially declared the onset of La Niña in early February, a climate phenomenon known to bring increased rainfall and cooler temperatures to parts of Southeast Asia, including Singapore. However, experts warn … Continue reading La Niña Arrives in Southeast Asia: Cooler and Wetter

Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak

BANGKOK  – As of February 19, Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health reports a significant influenza outbreak, with 107,570 cases recorded and nine confirmed fatalities. The current infection rate has escalated to approximately 15,000 new cases weekly, a notable increase from … Continue reading Thailand Intensifies Efforts to Combat Influenza Outbreak

Thai Police Dismantle Cross-Border Fraud Syndicate

BANGKOK – Thai police have dismantled a massive US$187 million international fraud ring, arresting 10 suspects, including Chinese nationals, in a sweeping operation aimed at crippling organized cybercrime syndicates operating along the country’s borders. Authorities are now seeking 22 additional … Continue reading Thai Police Dismantle Cross-Border Fraud Syndicate