Thailand
197 Indian Nationals Repatriated From Thailand After Illegal Border Crossing From Myanmar Scam Centers
Nov 11, 2025 04:58 am CST
The Indian Embassy in Thailand has coordinated the successful repatriation of 197 Indian nationals who were detained after illegally entering Thailand from Myanmar, where they were allegedly working in cyber scam centers. Two special Indian Air Force flights transported the individuals home as both countries pledge to combat human trafficking and transnational crime in the region.
The Rising Threat of Southeast Asian Scam Centers: How Criminal Networks Exploit Forced Labor for Global Fraud Operations
Nov 07, 2025 06:41 pm CST
Southeast Asian scam centers continue to flourish despite international crackdowns, with hundreds of thousands trapped in forced labor conditions while defrauding victims worldwide of tens of billions of dollars. Despite recent raids on facilities like KK Park along the Thai-Myanmar border, criminal networks quickly adapt and relocate, highlighting the challenges in dismantling these sophisticated transnational operations that target victims across the globe with investment schemes, romance scams, and fraudulent employment offers.
Trump's Asia Tour: Securing Critical Minerals and Trade Deals with Southeast Asian Nations
Oct 28, 2025 02:42 am CST
US President Donald Trump's first Asia visit since returning to office has yielded significant trade agreements and critical mineral cooperation with Southeast Asian nations. During his summit in Malaysia, Trump signed deals with Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia that maintain certain tariffs while offering exemptions and securing promises for aircraft purchases worth billions. These agreements aim to reduce China's dominance in rare earth minerals while providing preferential market access for American goods.
Understanding Cyclone Montha: Origin, Naming Process and Expected Impact on Indian Coastal Regions
Oct 27, 2025 02:07 pm CST
Cyclone Montha, named by Thailand meaning "fragrant flower," is forming over the Arabian Sea and expected to hit Andhra Pradesh by October 28. The IMD has issued red and orange alerts for 23 districts, predicting landfall between Machilipatnam and Kalingapatnam. Heavy rainfall warnings are in effect for multiple states including Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, and Odisha as the cyclonic system intensifies.
Gujarat Couple Claims Son Held Captive For Over 5 Months In Thailand
Sep 18, 2025 09:35 pm CST
A couple from Vadodara has claimed their 28-year-old son has been held captive for five months in Thailand, prompting police to launch a probe into the matter, an official said.
Gujarat Couple Claims Son Held Captive In Thailand, Probe On
Sep 18, 2025 02:18 pm CST
A couple from Vadodara has claimed their 28-year-old son has been held captive for five months in Thailand, prompting police to launch a probe into the matter, an official said.