Fake Driving License Scam Still a Major Issue on Facebook in Thailand
Thailand –
The Department of Land Transport Phuket Office has continued to warn of what they call an online and illegal driving license scam where there are still more than 200 Facebook pages and accounts...
Thai Police Warn Restaurants of Fake Refund Requests
National —
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) warns restaurants of scammers who disguise themselves as customers and ask for refunds via food delivery apps.
CCIB spokesman Pol. Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen said scammers are taking advantage...
Bar Raided in Thalang for Selling Alcohol Past Legal Closing Time
Thalang –
A bar in Thalang was raided for selling alcohol past the legal closing time.
Thalang District Officers led by the Thalang Administrative Chief Officer Mr. Panjapong Boonjan and the Sakoo Police...
Google Ordered to Remove Deceptive Wallet App Amid Scam Concerns
PRESS RELEASE:
Digital Economy and Society Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn has directed Google to take immediate action in removing or blocking access to a misleading "digital wallet" application from its Play Store.
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Authorities have issued a...
UPDATE: Recovered CCTV Server Provides Robust Evidence in Thai Police Murder Case
Nakhon Pathom —
Forensics officers have managed to recover footage from 13 of the 15 CCTV cameras at a sub-district headman's residence, where a Thai highway police officer was allegedly shot dead by the headman's...
UPDATE: Two male teenagers facing charges for attacking disabled girl in Phuket
Phuket, Thailand-
First, Our previous story:
A video clip that appears to show a 15-year-old girl who is suffering from polio attacked by a group of male teenagers in Phuket has gone viral on social media...
UPDATE: Phuket law enforcement officers inspect visa company that allegedly defrauded many foreigners, owners...
Phuket –
Phuket police and immigration officers inspected a visa company in Koh Kaew and Wichit, Mueang Phuket that was accused by multiple foreigners of alleged fraud.
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Multiple news outlets have reported foreigners...
Vietnamese man arrested after stealing 15,000 baht in cash and an iPhone from a...
Samui, Surat Thani –
A Vietnamese suspect was arrested after stealing 15,000 baht and an iPhone from a Dutch tourist while he was inside an entertainment venue on Samui Island.
The Bo Phut Police Chief Colonel...
UPDATE: Driving licenses of three minivan drivers involved in viral Phuket brawl suspended
Phuket –
The driving licenses of three minivan drivers who were involved in a viral brawl in Phuket have been suspended for six months.
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Two minivan drivers presented themselves to police after allegedly attacking...
Israeli man arrested at Phuket Airport with 55 firearm bullets
Phuket –
An Israeli man has been arrested at the Phuket International Airport with 55 5.56 mm bullets.
The Sakoo Police told the Phuket Express that on Wednesday (October 26th) they have arrested a 29-year-old Israeli...