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Hun Sen Says No Mercy for Officials Failing to Fight Online Scams
Terry Felix​​   15 hours ago​   2mn Read

Hun Sen Says No Mercy for Officials Failing to Fight Online Scams

PHNOM PENH, May 24, 2026 — Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen warned that officials linked to online scam operations would face dismissal, asset freezes and possible criminal prosecution as the government intensifies its crackdown on cyber fraud networks. Speaking during a meeting with more than 4,300 Phnom Penh municipal and

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South Korean Tourist Found Dead in Sea Near Koh Larn, Pattaya

South Korean Tourist Found Dead in Sea Near Koh Larn, Pattaya

Terry Felix​​   2 hours ago​   1mn Read

PATTAYA, May 25, 2026 — Thai authorities are investigating the death of a man believed to be a South Korean tourist after his body was found floating face-down in the sea near Koh Sak, north of Koh Larn, off the coast of Pattaya on Monday morning. Police Lieutenant Colonel Kriengkrai

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Cambodian PM Vows to Eliminate Online Scams “At All Costs”

Cambodian PM Vows to Eliminate Online Scams “At All Costs”

Terry Felix​​   Friday 22 May 2026​   2mn Read

PHNOM PENH, May 22, 2026 — Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet has ordered authorities to continue an uncompromising nationwide crackdown on online scam operations, declaring that eliminating cyber fraud networks is essential to protecting the country’s reputation. Speaking during a full Cabinet meeting on Friday, Hun Manet instructed all law

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Air Travellers to Pay Higher Departure Fees at Six Thai Airports

Air Travellers to Pay Higher Departure Fees at Six Thai Airports

Terry Felix​​   Friday 22 May 2026​   2mn Read

BANGKOK, May 22, 2026 — Airports of Thailand (AOT) has announced a significant increase in passenger service charges for international departures at six major airports, with the new rates set to take effect on June 20, 2026. Under the revised structure, the Passenger Service Charge (PSC) for international travellers will

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Thailand Unilaterally Voids Maritime Boundary Agreement With Cambodia

Thailand Unilaterally Voids Maritime Boundary Agreement With Cambodia

Terry Felix​​   Friday 8 May 2026​   4mn Read

The 2001 MoU set up a framework for discussions on joint oil and gas exploration in areas of the Gulf of Thailand claimed by both sides. Thailand has cancelled a longstanding agreement with Cambodia over joint offshore energy exploration in the Gulf of Thailand, a move likely to worsen further

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Thai Police Rule ASOS Co-Founder’s Pattaya Death a Suicide

Thai Police Rule ASOS Co-Founder’s Pattaya Death a Suicide

Terry Felix​​   Sunday 10 May 2026​   2mn Read

PATTAYA, May 10, 2026 — Quentin Griffiths, co-founder of British online fashion retailer ASOS, died after falling from the balcony of his 17th-floor penthouse apartment in Pattaya, Thai police said, concluding the businessman took his own life. Authorities said the 58-year-old fell about 225 feet from the Elysium Residences condominium

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$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

$4 Million Bitcoin Transfer After Brit’s Pattaya Death

Terry Felix​​   Thursday 30 April 2026​   1mn Read

PATTAYA, April 30 — Thai police are investigating the transfer of more than $4 million in bitcoin from the account of a British man shortly after his death in Pattaya, following a complaint filed by his family. The case emerged during a child custody hearing in Chonburi on Tuesday, where

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