British murderer sentenced to eight-years imprisonment for killing and disposing of Thai bar girl...
Kanchanaburi -
British national Shane Kenneth Looker was sentenced to an eight-year imprisonment by the Kanchanaburi Court today, May 31st, for killing 27-year-old Thai woman Laxami Manochat in a hotel room and disposing of her...
Thailand asks provincial governors to “tighten up” cannabis control
Thailand-
The Thai government continues to issue new rules and regulations following the legalization of cannabis after it was decriminalized on June 9th.
The bill to control cannabis is still in...
Draft bill for criminalizing torture and enforced disappearance officially passed its final consideration for...
Bangkok -
The Thai parliament on Wednesday, August 24th, voted in favor to pass the Prevention of Torture and Enforced Disappearance Bill for promulgation as law in a further step.
The voting ended with 287 votes...
“Move Forward” Party urges PM and cabinet not to overturn its Progressive Liquor Draft...
Bangkok -
The oppositional "Move Forward" Party on Wednesday, October 26th, urged Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O'Cha and the cabinet not to overturn its Progressive Liquor Draft Bill in the next reading.
The response follows the rumor...
Local Pattaya bar owner at wits end after legal dispute over bar lease and...
Pattaya-
Pattaya bar owner Jason Childes, from the UK, 49, came to The Pattaya News recently along with his lawyers from Issan Lawyers to tell his story of an ongoing dispute between him and...
Police Seize Vaping and Cannabis Vending Machine on Koh Larn
Koh Larn, Pattaya –
The Pattaya City Police seized a vaping and cannabis vending machine on Koh Larn.
Yesterday, (February 10th), a team from the Pattaya City Police and officials from the Banglamung District Office and...
2023 Thai General Election Has Highest Voter Turnout in History, 168 Official Complaints Filed
Thailand –
The Thai Election Commission (EC) said on Monday (May 15th) that 75.22 percent of Thai people turned out for an election vote which is the highest record in Thai history.
However, the EC is...
Thai Court to Investigate Pattaya Mayor Candidates for Allegedly Exceeding Campaign Banner Limit
Pattaya —
The Administrative Court decided to accept a petition to investigate two former Pattaya mayor candidates for allegedly exceeding the campaign banner limit.
The court on May 31st, 2023, accepted a petition to investigate two...
Thailand Provincial Governors Instructed to Inspect Fireworks Supply Chains
PRESS RELEASE:
Permanent Secretary for the Interior Suttipong Juljarern has discussed details related to the recent explosion at a warehouse in Muno sub-district of Narathiwat’s Su-ngai Kolok district. He said the incident could be traced...
Thai Military Outlines Plans to Reduce Conscription Quotas
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Defence Minister Sutin Klungsang has confirmed that the military has outlined plans for an immediate reduction in military conscription quotas, in line with the new government’s policies.
Minister Sutin, along with Prime...
