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Good News for Victims: Thai Authorities Move to Return 46 Million Baht After Huione Pay Scam Bust Relief is finally on the way for victims of a transnational online scam tied to the Huione Pay network. On 26 January 2026 at 3:39 pm, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau formally handed over 46,181,000 baht in seized assets to the Anti‑Money Laundering Office (AMLO). The transfer — performed at the Crime Suppression Division headquarters in Bangkok — marks a major step toward returning stolen funds to people who fell prey to a sophisticated mobile-app fraud ring. Senior officials from both agencies were on hand at a press briefing to confirm the handover and walk victims through the compensation process. The funds were confiscated as part of Operation SKYFALL, a probe launched in August 2025 that zeroed in on a scam network operating through a mobile application and laundering proceeds via Huione Pay.…

Images released on 26 January 2026 captured a striking scene along the border in Trat province: Cambodian soldiers methodically digging trenches in three spots directly opposite Thai military positions. The longest of those earthworks stretches for more than one kilometre, carving a clear line of fortification that now faces Thai forces stationed roughly 500 metres away. According to a naval security source cited by Khaosod, the construction sites were identified as Ban Tha Sen, Ban Nong Ri and Ban Chamra — all located opposite Ban Sam Lang in Trat. The source emphasized that, based on the available imagery and on-the-ground intelligence, the trenches sit inside Cambodian territory and are oriented toward Thai positions, rather than crossing the international boundary. What makes the photographs notable is not only the length of the trenches but the timing. Cambodian troops reportedly expanded and reinforced these defensive works after the end of a previously…

It started as a small, ordinary mystery on a quiet alley in Chachoengsao province — a nondescript sack tucked at the base of an electric pole that, at first glance, could have been trash. By late morning on 25 January 2026, that ordinary sight had been revealed as something far more alarming: roughly 230,000 methamphetamine pills wrapped in plastic and hidden inside a fertiliser sack, abandoned where villagers walk and drive every day. Residents of Moo 8, Ban Song subdistrict in Phanom Sarakham district were the ones who spotted the suspicious parcel at around 11:00 am. They noticed a black bin bag draped over what looked like a fertiliser sack beside the roadside alley — a thoroughfare used regularly by people coming and going from the community. Concerned that the package might contain something hazardous, they called local authorities rather than taking a closer look themselves. Pol. Lt. Col. Wisarut…

What began as a quick TikTok prank on a packed BTS Skytrain carriage has ballooned into a full-blown online debate about responsibility, perception and the thin line between entertainment and misinformation. A short clip of a mock phone theft — filmed and shared by a Thai content creator — has drawn fire from netizens and commentators who say the joke does more harm than laughs, especially when foreign tourists might see it and take it at face value. The video unfolds simply: the creator is glued to his phone, seemingly distracted, when an accomplice snatches the device and sprints away. The creator throws on a surprised expression, editing and cadence imply an authentic snatch-and-run. Posted originally to TikTok and later shared on the Facebook page เจ๊ม้อย v+, the staged moment racked up views fast — crossing the one‑million mark — and then the complaints began. Critics argue that the stunt…

What began as a routine food delivery in the heart of Bangkok turned into a night of outrage and solidarity when nearly 100 delivery riders converged outside Pathumwan Police Station on the evening of 25 January 2026. The gathering followed a violent altercation the previous day inside the exclusive Royal Bangkok Sports Club on Henri Dunant Street, where two private security guards are accused of assaulting a female delivery rider, leaving her unconscious and sparking an online firestorm. The incident happened at about 3:00pm on 24 January. According to police reports, 28-year-old Ms. Supphannika and her partner, 28-year-old Mr. Nattawut, were on a routine motorcycle delivery when they tried to enter the club grounds. A security guard at the entrance ordered the pair to stop and insisted they leave their motorcycle outside. What started as a verbal request quickly escalated into a physical confrontation. Police say the dispute intensified while…

Thailand wakes to cool, foggy mornings as a high-pressure retreat reshapes the skies This morning, January 26, Thailand greeted early risers with cooler air and wisps of patchy fog as a stout high-pressure system sitting over upper Thailand and the upper South begins to lose its grip. The Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) says that as the high weakens, temperatures will nudge down by about 1–2°C across several areas — a welcome chill for those enjoying brisk walks, and a reminder to bring a light jacket if you step out before sunrise. Meanwhile, the northeast monsoon holds its position over the Gulf of Thailand, the Andaman Sea and the southern provinces, producing a steady maritime mood. That means isolated thundershowers are possible along parts of the lower South, particularly in coastal provinces where the sea and atmosphere argue over who’s boss. What the sea is up to Boaters and beach lovers…