Bangkok Tightens Regulations on Public Spaces, Expands Homeless Services
Bangkok —
On November 7th, 2024, Bangkok Deputy Governor Chakkaphan Phiewngam convened with city agencies to review key updates on street vendor regulation, homelessness statistics, and preparations for Loy Krathong.
Since 2022, Bangkok has actively...
Two Myanmar Nationals Caught Running Unhygienic Ice Cream Business in Bangkok After Viral Video
Bangkok —
On November 6th, 2024, Bangkok immigration officers arrested two Myanmar nationals in Bang Khun Thian, Bangkok, for illegally producing and selling unhygienic ice cream. The operation came to light after a video showing...
Construction Site Metal Frame Collapse in Bangkok Injures Six Workers, One Critically
Bangkok —
At 6:30 PM on November 6th, 2024, Samsen police officers were alerted to a construction accident in Bangkok’s Dusit District where a metal frame had collapsed, injuring six workers at a condominium site....
Bangkok Police Crack Down on Chinese Gambling Ring in Former Restaurant Building
Bangkok —
At 11:30 PM on November 5th, 2024, Wang Thonglang police, in coordination with Metropolitan Police Bureau investigators, raided an illegal gambling den operated by Chinese nationals in Wang Thonglang District, Bangkok.
The raid...
Thai Police Officers Accused of Extorting Vanuatuan Citizen Using Fake Warrant
Bangkok —
On October 31st, 2024, Bang Sue Police investigators, working with Thung Song Hong Station, announced the arrest of seven suspects, including six police officers, for allegedly extorting over 300 million baht from a...
Alleged Drunk South Korean Man Arrested for Stealing Taxi in Bangkok, Crashes Near Park
Bangkok —
On October 31st, 2024, Bang Sue police responded to a call from their command center to intercept a blue taxi allegedly stolen by a South Korean suspect from a gas station on Kamphaeng...
Thailand Welcomes British Airways Inaugural Flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok
PRESS RELEASE:
The new service brings Thailand-UK air seat capacity from November 2024 - March 2025 to 552 flights and 174,864 seats across various routes.
Bangkok, 30 October 2024 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is...
Armed Chinese Man Sparks Panic at Bangkok 7-Eleven, Claims Threat of Kidnapping
Bangkok —
On October 28th, 2024, Sutthisan police in Bangkok were alerted to a distressing incident at a convenience store near their station, where a Chinese man allegedly entered wielding a knife.
According to the...
Chinese Man Arrested at Chatuchak Market for Using Fake Banknote
Bangkok – A Chinese man was arrested at the Chatuchak Market after attempting to purchase eyeglasses with a counterfeit 1,000 Baht banknote. The incident took place on Sunday, October 27th, when the owner of...
Bangkok Venues on Khao San Road Caught Selling Illegal Laughing Gas During Crackdown
Bangkok
Bangkok authorities found two entertainment venues on Khao San Road illegally selling nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, during a crackdown on Saturday night, October 26th.
On October 27th, Dr. Veerachai Nalwachai, Deputy Secretary-General of...
