Nong Khai Authorities Seize 20 Heroin Bars Worth 20 Million Baht Concealed Inside Chinese...
Nong Khai—
At 1:20 PM, on February 12th, 2024, Mueang Nong Khai police and relevant agencies held a press conference on an arrest of a massive lot of 20 heroin bars stashed inside three Chinese...
Thai Student Activists Face Legal Action for Alleged Disruption of Royal Procession in Bangkok
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On February 7th, 2024, Ms. Thantawan "Tawan" Tuatulanon, a 20-year-old student activist, and her friends were facing legal proceedings after speeding to cut a lane and honking a horn during Princess Sirindhorn’s procession on...
Thai Journalists Detained by Undercover Police over Alleged Support for Vandalism on Wat Phra...
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On February 12th, 2024, Prachatai news media reported that a Prachatai reporter and a freelance photographer were captured by undercover police for allegedly supporting vandalism on ancient sites with messages against Section 112 and...
Thai Cabinet Extends Songkran Holiday to Five Days to Boost Tourism
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In a bid to stimulate tourism during the upcoming Songkran festival, the Thai Cabinet has approved the addition of a special public holiday on April 12th, 2024. This decision extends the traditional Songkran...
Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra Officially Paroled Confirms Thai Justice Minister
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On February 13th, 2024, Pol. Col. Thawee Sodsong, the Thai Minister of Justice, confirmed the official parole of former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra under the law and regulations of the Thai Department of...
Thai Government Delays Proposed Recreational Cannabis Ban to Seek More Input
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The proposed legislation that would ban recreational cannabis use in Thailand has been delayed by the government to gather further public feedback, according to Public Health Minister Cholnan Srikaew.
Following Tuesday's cabinet meeting, Minister...
Top National Thailand Stories From the Past Week: Chinese New Year Celebrations, and More
Here is a look at the top NATIONAL Thailand stories, chosen by our Pattaya News/TPN National team, from the last week, Monday, February 5th, to Sunday, February 11th, 2024.
They are not in any particular...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Boosts Capacity With New Runway
PRESS RELEASE:
Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has revealed that Suvarnabhumi Airport's operational capacity is expecting a significant increase with the anticipated completion of its third runway in July.
According to Suriya, the expansion is expected to...
Air Pollution Crisis Escalates with Hotspots Surge
PRESS RELEASE:
The Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA) reported detecting nearly 6,000 hotspots across neighboring countries on Sunday (Feb 11), with Cambodia accounting for the majority at over 4,000.
Satellite data from the Suomi...
British Tourist Missing after Kayak Accident in Surat Thani
PRESS RELEASE:
A British tourist has gone missing following a kayaking mishap at Rajjaprabha Dam in Surat Thani province. Officials said 24-year-old Gowribalan Shanghaman was reported to have fallen from his kayak into the waters...
