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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 5 August 2025
War Room Setup to Crush Call Centres in 3 Months Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Thailand’s top law enforcement and regulatory agencies have joined forces to launch a major crackdown on international call centre scams, with a bold three-month plan to dismantle key operations, particularly those based in neighbouring Cambodia. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368805-war-room-setup-to-crush-call-centres-in-3-months/ -
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Crime War Room Setup to Crush Call Centres in 3 Months
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Thailand’s top law enforcement and regulatory agencies have joined forces to launch a major crackdown on international call centre scams, with a bold three-month plan to dismantle key operations, particularly those based in neighbouring Cambodia. The newly formed operations centre, dubbed the International Anti-Scam and Human Trafficking Syndicate Command Centre (IAC), held its first high-level “war room” meeting on 4/August, under the leadership of National Police Inspector-General Pol. Gen. Thatchai Pitaneelaboot. He was joined by senior figures from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, the Office of the Attorney General, Immigration Bureau, Tourist Police and representatives from a wide range of state and financial institutions. Also present were international partners, including delegates from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the FBI and Interpol. Speaking at the opening, Pol. Gen. Thatchai said the joint effort, would involve an integrated approach targeting the call centre syndicates’ operations, financial networks and recruitment chains. “This is not just a domestic issue, it’s a global threat. These scams damage lives and economies around the world. Our goal is to strike at the heart of the networks and cut off their financial lifelines,” he stated. Authorities confirmed that Cambodia remains a major hub for transnational scam operations, with Thai nationals frequently lured or smuggled across the border to work for criminal syndicates. Pol. Gen. Thatchai condemned such actions, saying, “Those who knowingly join these gangs are betraying their own country. They are complicit in an industry that funds weapons and unrest, posing a serious threat to national security.” The IAC war room will facilitate real-time coordination among agencies to shut down scam-related bank accounts, trace illicit funds and apprehend offenders. Police have vowed to pursue all suspects, especially Thai nationals involved in these syndicate, with the full force of the law. Officials described the three-month timeframe as “aggressive but necessary,” given the urgent need to protect citizens and restore international confidence. The initiative also involves key Thai ministries, including Foreign Affairs, Digital Economy and Society, the Bank of Thailand, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) and the National Cyber Security Agency, as well as private financial institutions. With thousands of victims across the globe and billions of baht in damages, the authorities stressed that only a united front, domestically and internationally, could dismantle the call centre crime machine. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-08-05 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Tuesday 5 August 2025
Thai Airways Plots Comeback with 150-Jet Fleet by 2033 File photo for reference only Thai Airways International (THAI) is aiming for a significant expansion, with plans to double its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2033. This ambitious move comes as the airline's shares resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) following a successful five-year business rehabilitation and debt restructuring. Full story: https://aseannow.com/topic/1368804-thai-airways-plots-comeback-with-150-jet-fleet-by-2033/ -
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Economy Thai Airways Plots Comeback with 150-Jet Fleet by 2033
File photo for reference only Thai Airways International (THAI) is aiming for a significant expansion, with plans to double its fleet to 150 aircraft by 2033. This ambitious move comes as the airline's shares resume trading on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) following a successful five-year business rehabilitation and debt restructuring. Back in 2020, the national carrier embarked on a bankruptcy-protected restructuring due to the pandemic's impact. Since 2021, THAI has been on a transformational journey, overhauling its fleet and organisation in line with a comprehensive rehabilitation plan. As part of its capital restructuring completed by December 2024, THAI boosted its paid-up capital to a massive 283 billion THB before reducing it in early 2025 to cover past losses. By March 2025, THAI's paid-up capital was 36.7 billion THB, while its total liabilities amounted to 242.3 billion THB. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reported an impressive 51.7 billion THB in revenue for the first quarter, resulting in a net profit of 9.83 billion THB. When shares began trading, they opened at 10.50 THB, a staggering 134.4% rise from the capital increase offering price of 4.48 THB, shooting the market capitalisation to nearly 300 billion THB. "This milestone marks a new chapter, following our successful rehabilitation," stated chief executive Chai Eamsiri. THAI is now strategically positioned for stable and sustainable growth, focusing on delivering value to shareholders and stakeholders alike. Plans are in place to increase the fleet from 78 aircraft in early 2025 to 93 by next year, with the goal of reaching 150 by 2033. This plan will include 98 wide-body and 52 narrow-body aircraft. The transformation aims to solidify THAI's position among global competitors, according to chairman Lavaron Sangsnit, who is also the Ministry of Finance’s permanent secretary. Despite the promising outlook for THAI, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has decided to continue suspending trading for THAI futures. The extended suspension hinders price volatility assessments and affects trading liquidity. Consequently, THAI securities have not been slated for short selling, as per the bourse's statement, reported the Bangkok Post. Financial analyst Boonyakorn Amornsank from Maybank Securities (Thailand) notes significant improvements in THAI’s capital structure post-restructuring. With an unrestricted budget, investments in aircraft are on the horizon. However, Maybank forecasts a 7% decline in THAI’s annual earnings from 2025 to 2027, aligned with industry trends and increased aircraft supply. “We expect THAI’s decline to be slower, thanks to premium services and moderate competition on its direct European routes,” he explained. The airline is likely to maintain higher fleet utilisation rates due to increased flight connectivity at Bangkok airports. Additionally, alliances with codeshare partners, like Turkish Airlines, are boosting THAI's strategic growth. As THAI navigates this new era with a promising path to expansion, the global airline scene will be keeping a keen eye on its progress. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Bangkok Post 2025-08-05
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