Scam gangs cheated people across Asia-Pacific, alongside other unrelated events reported on January 1, 2026.

The entities involved

• United Nations →

  global international and intergovernmental organization

  • Escalating conflict involves Iran and Saudi Arabia, with fighting intensifying between Saudi-backed forces and Houthis. Karami warns of a firm response to miscalculation.Mon 17:52
  • The African Union established a joint mechanism on reparative justice.Mon 17:31
• Thailand →

  country in Southeast Asia

  • Heavy rains caused flooding in Bangkok, while a weather system affected both Thailand and Myanmar, with local volunteers involved.Mon 12:43
  • Phuket is identified as a key market for luxury development.Mon 10:53
• Yawata →

  city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• Scam centers are currently operating along the border between Myanmar and Thailand.Jun 26
• Scam centers and foreign national trafficking are reported across Southeast Asia, involving Myanmar, Thailand, and Cambodia.Jun 23
• Thailand and Australia are meeting to strengthen law enforcement and trade ties, including investigating scam centers in Bangkok and seeking alternative partners to China.Aug 18
• Transnational scam compounds are operating along the borders of Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos, with leadership from figures like Anutin Charnvirakul and government action from Paetongtarn Shinawatra.Jun 25
• Newsom legislation tightens crypto fraud rules while scam accounts are disrupted in Thailand.Sun 20:20