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...
Swiss Man Confesses to Wife’s Killing But Claims Was Accidental; Police Probe Mysterious Disappearance...
Nakhon Ratchasima—
On January 29th, 2024, a Swiss husband reported himself to the Khonburi police station in Khon Buri, Nakhon Ratchasima, to request his passport that the police had previously confiscated. The police instead further...
Update: Thai Police Make Headway in Extortion Case; Uncover Allegedly Well-Planned Scheme with Big...
National—
On January 29th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Charoonkiat Pankaew, the Central Investigation Bureau Deputy Commissioner, publicly revealed the case progress on Srisuwan Janya and others who allegedly extorted the Director-General of the Rice Department.
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Thai Police Bust Counterfeit Cosmetics Warehouse in Lat Krabang, Chinese Investor Allegedly Distributing Illegal...
Bangkok—
On January 29th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Witthaya Sriprasertphap, the Commissioner of the Police Consumer Protection Division, and relevant agencies held a press conference raiding a warehouse in Lat Krabang, Bangkok, storing counterfeit and...
Update: 14-Year-Old Student Confesses to Killing Classmate Amid Alleged Bullying in Bangkok; Police Investigate...
Bangkok—
At 3:50 PM, on January 29th, 2024, Khlong Tan police publicly revealed the results after interrogating a 14-year-old student who allegedly stabbed another student to death at a school in Phatthanakan 26, Suan Luang,...
