Consumer Protection Police conduct search at house of “Daruma” Japanese restaurant owner in Bangkok...
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Officials from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) yesterday morning, June 29th, conducted a search at a house occupied by "Daruma" Japanese restaurant owner, Metha Charingsuk, who is now in police custody for...
Thai Embassy in South Korea warns Thai travelers not to carry cannabis and hemp...
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The Royal Thai Embassy in Seoul of South Korea yesterday, June 28th, has warned Thai travelers not to carry any parts of cannabis and hemp to the country.
Violators could be prosecuted according to...
UPDATE: Phuket law enforcement officers inspect visa company that allegedly defrauded many foreigners, owners...
Phuket –
Phuket police and immigration officers inspected a visa company in Koh Kaew and Wichit, Mueang Phuket that was accused by multiple foreigners of alleged fraud.
Our previous story:
Multiple news outlets have reported foreigners in...
Dozens of foreigners in Phuket allegedly defrauded by visa agency, police investigating
Phuket –
Multiple news outlets have reported an estimated 100 foreigners in Phuket have allegedly been defrauded by a visa agency.
Facebook page ‘Help Crime Victim Club’ posted earlier this week that a visa agent...
Thailand’s Pharmaceutical Association urges government to enforce cannabis law for “medical use” only
Bangkok -
The Pharmaceutical Association of Thailand today, June 28th, released a statement, expressing its stance against the use of cannabis for other purposes other than medical.
The statement, signed by Teera Chakajnarodom, President of...
Inmates from 12 prisons nationwide hired to clean sewage drains as a public service...
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Inmates from 12 prisons nationwide were hired to clean sewage drains in 15 Bangkok districts to improve flood drainage following Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt's intentions, starting July 1st. Pattaya is also reportedly using...
Two alleged drug smugglers arrested along with 6 million methamphetamine pills in Thailand
Bangkok -
The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) announced the arrests of two alleged drug smugglers and the confiscation of 6 million methamphetamine pills and properties in dispute worth more than 21 million...
Thailand aims to attract more Chinese tourists after two Thai-China flights initially granted operational...
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Thailand is planning to attract more foreign tourists, especially Chinese, after the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) had granted permission for airlines to operate Thai-China flights.
Deputy government spokesperson Traisuree Taisaranakul said Sunday,...
52 alleged gamblers, Thais and foreigners, arrested at illegal casino in Bangkok building on...
Bangkok -
A group of 52 alleged gamblers, including Thai, Chinese, Myanmar, and Malaysian nationals, was arrested at an illegal casino located in the basement of a building in the Ratchada area of Bangkok...
Hundreds of live wild animals found in Indian female passengers’ suitcase at Bangkok airport,...
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Two Indian women were arrested at Suvannabhumi Airport on Sunday, June 26th, for reportedly attempting to smuggle live wild animals in their luggage before heading back to their home country.
Sathon Khong-ngern, chief of the...
