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  • Thailand NewsBet on busted: International gambling ring crumbles in Chiang Mai

    Bet on busted: International gambling ring crumbles in Chiang Mai

    An opulent online gambling racket has been busted in the heart of Chiang Mai, as Thai police swooped in on a Taiwanese-led operation pulling in over 10 million baht a month. The syndicate, which targeted gamblers from Thailand, China, and Taiwan, had set up shop in luxury properties across the city, living it up large while running the illegal network.…

  • Thailand NewsMissing in Thailand: Taiwanese woman suspected to be trafficked

    Missing in Thailand: Taiwanese woman suspected to be trafficked

    A Taiwanese woman’s dream trip to Thailand turned into a nightmare as her father reports a chilling ransom demand for her safe return. Police are now urgently investigating a suspected human trafficking case involving a young woman from Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan in her twenties, who vanished after arriving in Thailand on Wednesday, November 6. The case came to light…

  • Thailand NewsThai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid

    Thai police dismantle Taiwanese drug syndicate in Bangkok raid

    Thai police recently dismantled a Taiwanese drug syndicate operating in Bangkok, seizing over 300 kilogrammes of narcotics. The operation targeted party-goers in the Min Buri area, leading to significant arrests and a substantial haul of drugs. Officers, led by Police Lieutenant General Samran Nuanma, Assistant Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, and Police Lieutenant General Thiti Saengsawang, conducted the raid…

  • Bangkok NewsThai cops ‘bud’ out Taiwanese cannabis smugglers in Bangkok bust

    Thai cops ‘bud’ out Taiwanese cannabis smugglers in Bangkok bust

    Immigration officials in Thailand, in collaboration with other agencies, snagged two Taiwanese nationals in a high-stakes cannabis smuggling operation. The suspects were arrested in Bangkok’s Bang Rak and Din Daeng districts and now face serious charges for planning to export a controlled drug without permission and overstaying their visas. The bust came after a tip-off from a vigilant citizen who…

  • Pattaya NewsThai police arrest foreigners for fraud in Bangkok and Pattaya

    Thai police arrest foreigners for fraud in Bangkok and Pattaya

    The Thai Immigration Police Bureau (IBP) successfully apprehended two foreign nationals, originating from South Korea and Taiwan, in Pattaya and Bangkok. Both individuals were being actively pursued by their respective countries for allegations of fraud. The first individual apprehended, known under the alias of Oh, is a 51 year old hailing from South Korea. He was found in a condominium…

  • Thailand NewsIndonesia: Taiwanese found dead after boat accident

    Indonesia: Taiwanese found dead after boat accident

    A Taiwanese citizen has been discovered lifeless following a boat accident near Jakarta, Indonesia. In the waters off Indonesia’s capital Jakarta, tragedy struck when a passenger boat, carrying 35 individuals, capsized near the Kepulauan Seribu area. Amidst the chaos, all but one were swiftly rescued, leaving authorities scrambling to locate the missing Taiwanese passport holder. The Taiwanese man was identified…

  • Thailand NewsMysterious red envelope in Tokyo sparks Ghost Wedding fears

    Mysterious red envelope in Tokyo sparks Ghost Wedding fears

    A cryptic red envelope found on a Tokyo street sparked intrigue online. The envelope was found near a train station and was picked up and photographed by a passerby who posted the image on Twitter, unaware of the chilling revelation that would follow. The individual stumbled upon the mysterious red envelope near Ueno Okachimachi subway station in Tokyo, Japan. The…

  • Thailand NewsSTARLUX Airlines to launch LA and San Francisco to Chiang Mai flights

    STARLUX Airlines to launch LA and San Francisco to Chiang Mai flights

    Taiwanese airline, STARLUX Airlines, is launching new routes from Los Angeles and San Francisco to the northern province of Chiang Mai. The launch event, held at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on January 16 showcased the distinct traditions of Chiang Mai while underscoring TAT’s unwavering commitment to enhancing US-Thailand travel. As a warm Chiang Mai welcome, passengers on the inaugural…

  • Thailand NewsTaiwanese singer Jay Chou wows 70,000 fans in epic Carnival Concert in Bangkok (video)

    Taiwanese singer Jay Chou wows 70,000 fans in epic Carnival Concert in Bangkok (video)

    At Rajamangala National Stadium, Bangkok, Mandopop sensation Jay Chou last week transformed the venue into a musical carnival. Breaking records as the first Mandopop artist to grace the iconic stadium, the Taiwanese singer’s Carnival World Tour left fans breathless in an extraordinary audio-visual journey on December 8 and 9. Returning to Thailand after two decades, the 44 year old kicked…

  • World NewsTaiwanese idol Gan Lian Mei’s cheeky strip show goes viral after Chinese baseball victory (video)

    Taiwanese idol Gan Lian Mei’s cheeky strip show goes viral after Chinese baseball victory (video)

    In a scene that left spectators astounded, the sexy net idol Gan Lian Mei, living up to her promise, performed a strip show on the sidelines of a triumphant national baseball match. The act quickly became a viral video, amassing over 700,000 views and garnering more than 15,000 likes. Gan Lian Mei, a popular Taiwanese net idol, had pledged to…

  • Thailand NewsTaiwanese singer-actress post-birth photo stirs controversy

    Taiwanese singer-actress post-birth photo stirs controversy

    Taiwanese singer-actress, Maxine Chi recently became a new mother following the birth of her first daughter. Chi and her husband flew to Canada a month in advance to prepare for the birth. The Taiwanese singer-actress posted the first picture after the birth, which showed her holding her newborn daughter against her chest, without a shirt on, which sparked some controversy…

  • China NewsJilted John: Taiwanese bride abruptly cancels wedding mid-ceremony

    Jilted John: Taiwanese bride abruptly cancels wedding mid-ceremony

    A Taiwanese bride‘s wedding took an unexpected turn when she abruptly called off the ceremony mid-event, leaving the groom and guests stunned. The Taiwanese bride announced her decision on stage, before hastily leaving the venue, leaving behind a bewildered groom and shocked attendees. Weddings are considered a significant chapter in life, not only symbolising the culmination of a couple’s love…

  • Thailand NewsTaiwanese child Internet sensation Ming Ming grows up

    Taiwanese child Internet sensation Ming Ming grows up

    Ming Ming, the famed Taiwanese child who once caused a global Internet sensation with her faceless ghost costume from the animation Spirited Away, has grown significantly in the seven years since that event. Now nine years old, Ming Ming is in her third year of primary school and consistently ranks within the top five of her class. Ming Ming originally…

  • Thailand NewsThailand to lift visa requirements for Taiwanese and Indian tourists

    Thailand to lift visa requirements for Taiwanese and Indian tourists

    Thailand is set to lift visa requirements for tourists from India and Taiwan starting next month, lasting until May 2024. This move aims to attract more tourist influx as the peak season is on the horizon. This move follows in the footsteps of the decision made in September to abolish visa requirements for Chinese tourists, Thailand’s leading tourism market before…

  • China NewsWoman exposes sister-in-law’s affair during brother’s jail time

    Woman exposes sister-in-law’s affair during brother’s jail time

    A Taiwanese woman recently uncovered her sister-in-law’s infidelity towards her incarcerated brother. The woman discovered the affair after her brother was imprisoned in April this year, and she shared the distressing details on her Facebook group. The woman explained that her sister-in-law started a relationship with another man soon after her brother was jailed. She became aware of this when…

  • Business NewsThai-dal wave: Taiwanese electronics firms spark 30 billion baht boom in Thailand

    Thai-dal wave: Taiwanese electronics firms spark 30 billion baht boom in Thailand

    The electronics industry of Thailand is set to experience significant growth as 20 new investments, amounting to 30 billion baht, have been approved by the Board of Investment (BoI). These investments are from Taiwan-based electronics firms that have shown intent to establish Thailand as their new export base. The BoI indicated that this move is particularly noteworthy for manufacturers of…

  • Crime NewsKhai Huang international drug trafficking gang busted in Bangkok

    Khai Huang international drug trafficking gang busted in Bangkok

    A sophisticated cross-border drug trafficking gang named Khai Huang led by four prominent figures was busted in a luxurious house in the heart of Bangkok. The gang had been smuggling crystal methamphetamine concealed within the axle rods of trucks for international shipment. The head operatives, 34 year old Chen Yu Ning and 26year old Li Ming Zhen, were arrested today at…

  • World News20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested

    20-year Taiwanese fraud case resurfaces in Thailand as suspect couple arrested

    A high-profile fraud case from Taiwan was reignited in Thailand after the main culprits were arrested. The couple, alleged to have escaped from Taiwan over 20 years ago, were found operating fraudulent activities under new identities. The scandal originally unfolded in early 2000, resulting in a loss of approximately 4 billion baht for over 4,000 investors. The investigation into the…

  • World NewsShower shock: Taiwanese woman’s viral exposé unveils boyfriend’s steamy secrets

    Shower shock: Taiwanese woman’s viral exposé unveils boyfriend’s steamy secrets

    A Taiwanese woman’s revelation that her boyfriend peed and masturbated in the shower while they were bathing together has gone viral in the online community. She took to social media to announce that her boyfriend inappropriately relieved himself while they showered leading to intense debate about personal boundaries within relationships. The issue was brought to light by a woman who…

  • World NewsTablet reveals affair: Taiwanese man sues wife and her colleague over intimate photos

    Tablet reveals affair: Taiwanese man sues wife and her colleague over intimate photos

    A Taiwanese man recently filed a lawsuit against his wife and her female colleague after discovering intimate photographs of the two on his wife’s tablet. The news report from the Taiwanese outlet CTWANT described the man’s astonishment when he came across the explicit images while preparing the device for his child’s use in school. The husband subsequently sued the pair…