Immigration police smash alleged Chinese swindle gang

13 Sept 23:09 Key points summarised by AI

Thai immigration police arrested 58 Chinese nationals operating an alleged illegal stock trading and foreign exchange scam from a Bangkok hotel.
The gang targeted Chinese people living in China, using webchat networks to lure victims into fraudulent investments.
Officials seized over 200 smartphones and 30 laptops, identifying Gua-tao Chang as the local supervisor and Lan Sir in China as the alleged mastermind.
All suspects, holding tourist visas without work permits, were charged with illegal work, had their visas revoked, and face deportation back to China.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.