‘Dutch’ Man Arrested in Bangkok for Alleged Gold Scam Targeting Locals

Royal Thai Police pick up in Bangkok
Royal Thai Police pick up in Bangkok. Photo: Ian Fuller / flickr. CC BY-NC 2.0.

On January 14th, 2025, Thailand’s Immigration Bureau announced the arrest of a 43-year-old Dutch national, Mr. Ndille (the police withheld surname), for allegedly orchestrating a [Read More…]

Bank of Thailand closely monitoring the strengthening of the baht

The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej
The back of a 1000 Baht banknote, with the image of King Rama IX, H.M. Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Paul Sullivan / flickr.

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is closely monitoring the strengthening of the baht, particularly as it continues to rise against the U.S. dollar. This appreciation [Read More…]