Scammer arrested for B19m stock-trading platform fraud
Police arrest the 22-year-old investment fraud suspect linked to a Chinese scam gang in Nonthaburi's Pak Kret district on Monday. (Blurred photo: Central Investigation Bureau)A 22-year-old man allegedly linked to a Chinese-led fraud syndicate has been arrested for duping people into investing in a bogus stock-trading platform and stealing almost 19 million baht of their money. The investment fraud caused losses totalling about 18.84 million baht. The investigators gathered evidence and sought arrest warrants for several suspects linked to the network. The suspect was handed over to investigators at Pho Klang police station in Nakhon Ratchasima for further legal proceedings.
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March 10, 2026 08:21 UTC
Two drivers, many pigs killed in multi-truck crash
Two drivers, many pigs killed in multi-truck crashRescuers labour to extricate the body of one of the drivers from the wreckage at the scene of the collision in Nong Ki district of Buri Ram on Monday night. (Photo: Surachai Piragsa)BURI RAM - The drivers of two trucks died and many pigs were killed or injured in a series of rear-end collisions at a red light in Nong Ki district on Monday night. A 22‑wheel truck loaded with sacks of fertiliser had rear-ended a 10‑wheel truck stopped at the red light, pushing it forward into two more vehicles - another 10‑wheel truck and a pickup truck. The drivers of the 22‑wheel truck and the first 10‑wheel truck struck in the collision were found dead at the scene, Pol Lt Col Suthat said. The two 10‑wheel trucks were transporting over a hundred pigs, many of which were killed or injured in the crash.
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March 10, 2026 08:07 UTC
Asian LNG buyers struggling to find supplies
Some countries finding cargoes at spot prices 2.5 times more than in JanuaryThe LNG carrier Energy Advance is seen in Ishikari Bay off the island of Hokkaido in Japan. (Photo: photozou via Wikimedia Commons)Some Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas are struggling to find prompt cargoes after a war-related outage at the world’s largest export facility in Qatar tightened global supplies. While some importers were able to secure LNG for March, a few of these cargoes were awarded at high prices. Global LNG prices have surged as the Middle East conflict continues to roil energy markets. Asian LNG prices have more than doubled since the war broke out on Feb 28, with traders expecting prices to remain high for as long as it lasts.
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March 10, 2026 08:05 UTC
Towed speedboat sideswipes tuk-tuk into massage parlour
Towed speedboat sideswipes tuk-tuk into massage parlour(Photo: Achadthaya Chuenniran)PHUKET - A pickup truck towing a speed boat sideswiped a tuk-tuk, sending it crashing through a massage parlour window and injuring several people. The accident occurred on Monday night along Na Nai Road, in the Ban Mon area of Patong subdistrict, Kathu district, and was reported to Patong police at 7.38pm. Witnesses said the driver of a black pickup truck towing a speedboat appeared to lose control of the vehicle. It sideswiped a red tuk-tuk parked on the roadside in front of a massage parlour. The impact sent the tuk-tuk crashing through the massage parlour window.
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March 10, 2026 07:50 UTC
Crisis seen as opportunity for Thailand
Crisis seen as opportunity for ThailandMr Ekniti said the entire country must adjust in order to turn the energy crisis into an opportunity. In fact, the entire country must adjust in order to turn the crisis into an opportunity, he said. A similar trend is occurring today, with investors moving their bases to Thailand. Amid the energy challenges exacerbated by war, he said that it also presents an opportunity for Thailand to speed up the development of clean energy from agricultural raw materials. Today, Thailand still has these infrastructure foundations in place to support foreign investment."
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March 10, 2026 07:37 UTC
Phuket attracts quality tourists with Paris roadshow
Phuket attracts quality tourists with Paris roadshowPatong beach, Phuket. (Photo supplied)Phuket has stepped up its international appeal as a tourism destination by staging "Phuket Roadshow to Paris 2026" on Feb 26 at Pavillon Wagram in central Paris. The roadshow featured collaboration between Phuket officials, the Phuket Provincial Administration Organisation, the Tourist Association, the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). A key highlight was discussions with Air France to expand direct flights between Paris and Phuket, which officials described as a potential "game changer" that would boost convenience for high-spending tourists and business travellers. Mr Nirun elaborated that Phuket is focusing not only on arrivals but on quality and length of stay.
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March 10, 2026 07:10 UTC
Thaksin marks sixth month behind bars
Thaksin marks sixth month behind barsKlongprem Central Prison (file photo)Relatives of Thaksin Shinawatra visited Klongprem Central Prison on Monday as the former prime minister marked his sixth month behind bars, while red-shirt supporters announced plans for a major gathering ahead of his expected parole release on May 11. It was their 46th visit since Thaksin returned to prison to serve his sentence. Red-shirt supporter Pusadee Klintong said excitement is growing among Thaksin's supporters as the anticipated release date approaches. She said red shirts have staged 24 rallies outside Klongprem Central Prison since he began serving his term. Ms Pusadee said that by May 9, Thaksin will have served eight months in prison -- two-thirds of his sentence -- making him eligible for parole.
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March 10, 2026 06:58 UTC
Siripong denies family graft claims
Siripong denies family graft claimsSiripong: Weighing up a legal responseSiripong Angkasakulkiat, the Bhumjaithai Party deputy leader and MP for Si Sa Ket, has rejected allegations linking his family to irregularities in state project awards, calling the claims baseless and politically motivated. He said the company cited in the allegations -- Thaicharoen Sisaket Limited Partnership -- had been operating long before he entered politics. Mr Siripong also rejected suggestions that family connections should prevent relatives from running legitimate businesses. Asked whether he would pursue legal action, Mr Siripong said his legal team was reviewing the matter. Mr Siripong also suggested the criticism reflected "old‑style political tactics" aimed at discrediting rivals before a new administration begins work.
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March 10, 2026 04:06 UTC
Angry victims allege B1.3bn crypto fraud
Activist Tankhun Jitt-itsara leads investment scam complainants to the Central Investment Bureau in Bangkok on Monday. Tankhun Jitt-itsara, president of the Santiprachadham Club, led the alleged victims in submitting a petition to investigators from the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) at the CIB complaint centre. According to Mr Tankhun, many victims reported being persuaded by a man identified as "Ackmee Worawat" to invest in cryptocurrencies named WOWBiT and ACET ONLY. When contacted, the suspect reportedly claimed the system had been hacked and later cited foreign anti-money-laundering regulations as the reason the funds could not be transferred. Mr Tankhun also noted the case has seen little progress, partly because many victims failed to preserve evidence.
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March 10, 2026 04:06 UTC
Trump signals possible end to war, floats removing oil sanctions
Trump signals possible end to war, floats removing oil sanctionsA motorcycle passes by fire burning along Tehran's Koohsar Boulevard, Iran, in this screengrab from video obtained from social media and released on Sunday. He vowed bombing “at a much, much harder level” if Iran disrupted oil supplies alongside his sanctions pledge. “We’re looking to keep the oil prices down,” Trump said at a news conference at his resort in Doral, Florida. Trump is mulling a menu of possible options to combat surging oil and gasoline prices in the wake of the Iran war, according to people familiar with the matter. Saudi Arabia and Bahrain again dealt with incoming projectiles again overnight, while blasts were reported across Iran, including in the capital Tehran.
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March 10, 2026 04:05 UTC
Iran war has airlines reviewing growth plans as fuel surges
Iran war has airlines reviewing growth plans as fuel surgesAn Emirates airplane at Dubai International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, on Sunday. Some Asian carriers, including Lion Air, Garuda Indonesia and AirAsia, are also reviewing timelines for large jet purchases, the people said. Some of the airlines are also considering pausing deliveries, wrong-footed by the Iran conflict that’s triggering a sharp spike in jet-fuel prices, said the people. The spike in fuel prices will have a “meaningful” impact on financial results this quarter, United Airlines Chief Executive Officer Scott Kirby said at an event last week. And also mitigating in the short term what they can do about higher oil.”In the Persian Gulf, air travel remains massively disrupted.
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March 10, 2026 03:54 UTC
AI-enhanced images of real events distort view of Mideast war
A video showing the same scene began circulating on social media on March 2, and satellite imagery verified the location. AI verification tools determined this image, which had none of the same detail in the pilot's face, was real. Generative artificial intelligence is also still prone to error and may "hallucinate" elements that were not in the original image, Kanoulas added. In the AI-treated image, some social media users wrongly saw a weapon in his hand. As the war triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran rages on, experts said that without proper labelling, AI-enhanced images further eroded the public's trust.
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March 10, 2026 03:53 UTC
Trump threatens to 'take them out' if Iran disrupts oil supplies
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday (March 9) said the U.S. will "not allow a terrorist regime to hold the world hostage and attempt to stop the globe's oil supply," warning of military strikes against Iran if it attempts to disrupt global energy shipments or block key maritime routes.
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March 10, 2026 03:36 UTC
China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroad
China extols Myanmar gang executions, pledging to protect citizens abroadIn recent months, China has announced the sentencing and executions of several core members of the Bai and Ming crime families of northern Myanmar. (Photo: Handout via South China Morning Post)Beijing hailed as a success the sentencing and execution of leaders of a Myanmar crime syndicate, vowing to punish all who harm the rights of Chinese citizens overseas. In January, he was transferred to Chinese law enforcement as a result of months of cooperation between the two countries. The Supreme People's Court report also gave examples of how Chinese law has protected Chinese companies and people overseas. The annual work report from China's Supreme People's Procuratorate, also delivered on Monday, also touched on protecting the rights of overseas citizens.
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March 10, 2026 03:36 UTC
Restaurants call for anti-inflation support
The Thai Restaurant Association is calling on the government to support the restaurant industry amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. These proposed measures would help to prevent immediate food price hikes, reduce food inflation and safeguard employment in the sector. Nantapong Chiralerspong, director-general of the Trade Policy and Strategy Office (TPSO), said earlier that rising oil prices would influence the prices of various products, with prepared food likely to see increases before other items. According to the TPSO, if oil prices reach US$100 per barrel and prepared food prices increase by 10% in 20% of the country, inflation could rise by 2-3%. In the worst-case scenario, oil prices would spike to $120 and prepared food prices would rise by 10% in more than 50% of the country, in which case inflation could exceed 3%, said Mr Nantapong.
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March 10, 2026 02:50 UTC