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Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:11:00 +0700
Chinese shop owner skimmmed compatriots’ credit cards, stole B30m
A Chinese man and three Thais have been arrested for allegedly skimming the credit card data of 1,200 Chinese visitors to their shops in Bangkok and Chiang Mai and stealing 30-million-baht from them using forged credit cards.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:14:00 +0700
Online scammers steal B177m in one week
Online scammers stole more than 177 million baht from victims across Thailand in a single week, with fake shopping and service offers still the most widespread and costly cybercrime, according to the police Anti Cyber-Scam Centre.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:08:00 +0700
Micro-drama market takes Asia by storm
With fast-paced plots, easy-to-digest storylines and attention-grabbing elements, vertical micro-dramas are swiftly captivating smartphone audiences. The Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO) has identified this emerging format as a new opportunity...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:11:00 +0700
The robot army is coming
Thailand is positioning itself to become a regional hub for humanoid robotics by leveraging its established automotive and electronics infrastructure.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:08:00 +0700
Indian arrivals may surge with visa waiver
The decision to give Indians 30-day visa-free entry is expected to drive the market to a new record of 2.7 million visitors next year, supported by more flights from second- and third-tier cities to Thailand, say authorities.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:05:00 +0700
Where does Bitkub go from here?
For years, Bitkub symbolised Thailand's cryptocurrency boom. It was the country's largest digital asset exchange, the creator of KUB Coin, and the startup that reached unicorn status after Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) announced a landmark acquisition w...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 06:00:00 +0700
Regulator on unsure footing
With the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) selection committee deciding to disqualify chairman Dr Sarana Boonbaichaiyapruck, there are several legal implications, including the potential impact on the validity of the regu...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 05:15:00 +0700
Fighting the phone addiction scourge
Concerns over children's mental health is renewing debate whether excessive use of mobile devices is harming academic performance and learning capability, while boosting social isolation and criminal behaviour influenced by online personalities.

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:42:00 +0700
Amulet boom draws capital concerns
The Chinese visitors arrived with cameras, social-media teams and ambitious business plans. They travelled from temple to temple, rented display space, bought sacred objects and promised to introduce Thai spiritual products to millions of followers b...

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:39:00 +0700
Italian pupils fined over skytrain row
Five Italian students were fined after settling a dispute with a Thai woman over their behaviour during a BTS Skytrain confrontation that drew widespread online criticism.

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