Bangkok Bank Tightens Rules on Foreign Accounts

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The following transcription features top news stories from across Thailand and Southeast Asia — from Bangkok Bank tightening rules on foreign accounts to Amad Diallo addressing a viral gesture controversy.

 

Bangkok Bank Tightens Rules on Foreign Accounts
Bangkok Bank now restricts account access to long-term visa holders and property owners amid a fraud crackdown. Tourists face frozen accounts as banks tighten ID checks.

 

Bulgarian Hacker Caught Sabotaging Thai ATMs
Thai police arrested a Bulgarian man for installing malware in ATMs across Thailand, linking him to an international cybercrime ring.

 

British Family Scammed on £4,000 Phuket Holiday
A UK family's Christmas in Phuket turned sour after falling victim to a villa scam via Booking.com, sparking calls for tighter online booking safeguards.

 

Thai Police Helicopter Crash Raises Corruption Concerns
Three officers died in a police chopper crash. Leaked chats and poor maintenance claims fuel corruption allegations in the force's aircraft division.

 

Edible ‘Phone’ Cakes Spark Safety Warnings on TikTok
Viral edible illusion cakes shaped like phones and soap stir fears that kids may imitate them dangerously. Experts urge clearer safety disclaimers.

 

Pattaya Launches Yoga Countdown on the Beach
Pattaya kicked off its countdown to International Day of Yoga with a peaceful beach session promoting wellness and cultural unity.

 

Thai-Cambodian Border Clash Sparks Tensions
A Cambodian soldier was killed in a border firefight. Both sides blame each other, while leaders call for calm and military talks.

 

Vietnam Bans The Economist Over To Lam Cover
Vietnam banned a print issue of The Economist featuring leader To Lam, highlighting continued censorship and press freedom concerns.

 

Woman Crawls from Manila Drain in Viral Moment
A woman was filmed emerging from a storm drain in Manila, shedding light on the city’s homelessness crisis and unsafe underground living.

 

Amad Diallo Responds to Viral Gesture Controversy
After a viral photo showed him flipping the middle finger, Man Utd’s Diallo clarified it was a reaction to abuse targeting his mother—not fans.