DSI Raids Bangkok Warehouses, Seizes 20,000 Counterfeit Products Worth 50 Million Baht
Bangkok—
On January 31st, 2024, the Thai Intellectual Property Crime Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) Bureau conducted searches on five commercial buildings storing more than 20,000 trademark-infringing products in Soi Phraya Monthat, Bang Bon,...
Gunfire Erupts in Teenage Quarrel: Four Arrested in Ang Thong for Injuring Six Other...
Ang Thong—
On January 31st, 2024, Ang Thong local media reported that Pa Mok police officers received a report of a group of teens using a firearm in a quarrel with teenage rivals, causing six...
Seven Tech Students Arrested in Bangkok for Robbing University Emblems and Bike Keys
Bangkok—
On January 31st, 2024, Phasi Charoen police officers released a public statement after an arrest of a group of seven technical college students aged between 15 and 18 conspiring to commit a robbery using...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Expects Surge in Passenger Traffic During Chinese New Year
PRESS RELEASE:
Suvarnabhumi International Airport anticipates a total of 2.36 million passengers traveling through the airport during the Chinese New Year festival from February 4th to 16th, averaging about 182,000 people per day.
The airport estimates...
Uthenthawai Ordered to Relocate Amid Thai Student Clashes
PRESS RELEASE:
The Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok's Uthenthawai Campus is ordered to cease new student enrollments and accelerate its relocation due to escalating student conflicts.
The directive, announced by Higher Education Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi, follows...
Update: 14-Year-Old Stabbing Case Sparks Calls for Child Delinquency Law Review in Thailand
Bangkok—
On January 30th, 2024, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security (SDHS), publicly discussed a major case about a 14-year-old student stabbing his classmate to death in Suan Luang, Bangkok.
After...
Thai Cabinet Considers New Alcohol Measurement Method for Drivers: Urine Tests Proposed by Royal...
National—
At 1:30 PM, on January 30th, 2024, Mr. Karom Phonphonklang, the Thai Deputy Government Spokesperson, publicly revealed the Thai Cabinet meeting results regarding a bill for alcohol measurement by adding a body fluid measurement...
Foreigner Begging for Money in Bangkok Sparks Investigation
Bangkok—
On January 31st, 2024, Mr. Varawut Silpa-archa, the Minister of Social Development and Human Security (SDHS), publicly revealed to the Thai media a complaint about a foreigner in elephant pants asking for money at...
Thai Tourism Authority Proposes 90-Day Visa-Free Stays for More Countries, Western Countries Targeted
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Thai national media stated that the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) requested the Thai government to extend the visa-free stay duration to 90 days for long-haul tourists, including those from...
Thai Court Decides Move Forward Party Bid to Amend Lese Majeste Law an Attempt...
National —
The Constitutional Court of Thailand has ruled that the Move Forward Party's (MFP) proposals and efforts to amend the lese-majeste law is unconstitutional and an attempt to overthrow the country's constitutional monarchy...
