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18/08/2026

What would you do if you saw a man living in Asia, yet openly making racist comments about Asians? Would you call him out, report him, or simply ignore it?

18/08/2026

Thailand advances proposed 450-baht tourist fee towards early 2027 collection

18/08/2026

Da Nang police say Enola Lugai - Russian, 39, allegedly went looking for unlocked resort villas at around 2 AM on Aug. 8.
At Villa V67 in the Wyndham resort area, she allegedly found an unlocked door and stole a Rolex watch, Louis Vuitton bag, Bulgari sunglasses, a Hapas handbag and other valuables worth more than VND 500 million — about $19,000.
Police say she then returned toward An Bang Beach before heading into central Da Nang, allegedly hoping to hide and sell the stolen property.
But by around 9:30 PM on Aug. 9 — roughly 43 hours later — criminal police had tracked her to a hotel on Yen Bai Street and arrested her. The stolen items were recovered.
$19,000 in loot. 43 hours on the run.

18/08/2026

The Koh Samui operation marks the seventh phase of Thailand’s wider crackdown on suspected foreign nominee structures. Authorities identified 59 suspicious companies linked to 37 plots of land, covering around 31 rai with a combined estimated value of 1.2 billion baht.

The investigation focuses on alleged nominee arrangements involving businesses including nurseries, luxury villas, construction, real estate and visa or work-permit services. Authorities say 88 suspects are involved, including 26 Thai nationals and 62 foreigners, with arrest warrants issued for the 62 foreign suspects and 14 arrests reported so far.

18/08/2026

18/08/2026

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17/08/2026

A growing number of foreign travelers in Thailand are reportedly becoming stranded after running out of money and losing the ability to return home. One Bangkok foundation assisted around 45 homeless foreign nationals over an eight-month period, although aid groups believe the actual number could be considerably higher.

Reported causes include poor financial planning, job losses, romance and cryptocurrency scams, and frozen bank accounts. Once a person’s visa expires, finding legal work or accommodation becomes even more difficult, leaving charities, shelters and embassies as important sources of support.

Thailand’s existing homelessness services are already under pressure supporting its own citizens, so there is no simple safety net for foreign nationals who become destitute.

Advocates are calling for closer cooperation between Thai authorities, embassies, airlines and foreign governments to help prevent people from becoming trapped in Thailand without money or a safe way home.

17/08/2026

Vietnamese police have arrested five Chinese nationals wanted by authorities in China in a rapid series of operations across Da Nang.

On Aug.13, police detained Huang Yanlin, Wang Xuefeng, Zhang Huijuan and Zhang Jianqing at the request of China’s Ministry of Public Security. Days earlier, officers tracked Wang Hongjian to a hotel in Ngu Hanh Son, confirmed his identity through records and related data, and arrested him.

17/08/2026

Russian Family Refuses to Pay After Ordering Food in Bali

16/08/2026

Two Beautiful Russian Tourists Leave Without Paying in Da Nang, Vietnam