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BOT Warns Unlicensed Forex Trading Illegal in Thailand

The currency trading ads that pop up on Facebook, TikTok and LINE groups tend to make the same pitch: a small starting stake, profits every day and a coach on hand to guide you. What they rarely mention is that the Bank of Thailand (BOT) treats taking money from people in Thailand to trade foreign currency through unlicensed websites or platforms as an offence under the countrys exchange control law, whether the person doing the recruiting is in Bangkok, in Chiang Mai or claims to run a company registered overseas.

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Mobil 1 Celebrates Porsche Centre Kanlapaphreuk Opening, 30-Year Partnership

Mobil 1 marked the grand opening of Porsche Centre Kanlapaphreuk in Thailand alongside AAS Group, celebrating a major milestone for the brand locally. The event also honored 30 years of global partnership between Porsche and Mobil 1, a collaboration that has advanced automotive technology from motorsport to consumer vehicles. Both companies pledged to deepen their cooperation in Thailand, offering premium service and innovation to Porsche owners.

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Police

Hit-and-Run Sedan Severs Elderly Woman's Leg in Udon Thani

A white sedan driving the wrong way struck a motorcycle sidecar in Udon Thani early on November 11, severing the right leg of a 79-year-old woman and seriously injuring the 59-year-old male driver. The sedan fled toward Nong Bua Lamphu without stopping. CCTV captured the crash, and police say the driver, reportedly a provincial police investigator, has called to say he will surrender.

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Police

Two Thai Women Held at Laos Border Over Betting Accounts

Two Thai women were arrested at the Nong Khai border after Lao police handed them over following a raid on an online gambling ring in Vientiane. Although they claimed to be trafficking victims forced to work for scammers, investigators found chat logs proving they willingly sold betting accounts and helped launder money for fraud networks. Both are now in Thai custody facing legal proceedings.

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Community

Former Royal Barge Officer Dies at 69, Body Donated to Medical School

Former Royal Thai Navy officer Commander Opas Nakarun, known for his service in the Royal Barge Procession, died at 69 from a heart attack. His family held a brief funeral in Nonthaburi before donating his body to Siriraj Hospital for medical education, fulfilling his wish to benefit future doctors.

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Thai Boxer Siwa Advances to Youth Olympics Final

Thai boxer Siwa Chaironngern defeated Turkey's Muhamad Ali Ahli by a unanimous 5-0 decision in the men's 60kg semifinals at the Youth Olympics in Dakar. The victory sends Siwa to the gold medal match after he previously secured at least a bronze by knocking out Togo's Braise Agoda in the quarterfinals.

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