34 Deaths with 339 Road Accidents Reported in Thailand on First Day of New...
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The Thai Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) reported (December 30th), a total of 34 deaths, 335 injuries, and 339 road accidents on the first day (December 29th) of the New Year...
Don Mueang Police Raid Gambling Den Disguised as Abandoned Futsal Stadium; 63 Individuals Detained
Bangkok—
At 1:30 PM on December 30th, 2023, Don Mueang police and relevant officers of more than 30 individuals raided a gambling den using an abandoned futsal stadium as a front to secretly operate illegal...
Thai Interior Ministry Orders Vigilance Against Drugs and Firearms During New Year Festivities
National—
On December 29th, 2023, Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, the Permanent Secretary of the Thai Ministry of Interior, ordered provincial administrative officers to monitor drug-related activities and illegal use of firearms during the New Year celebrations.
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Tragic Shooting Incident: 13-Year-Old Fatally Shot by Rivals, Ages 14 and 16, Near School...
Nong Bua Lamphu—
At 5:00 PM, on December 28th, 2023, Nawang police officers received a shooting incident report of a 13-year-old boy who was shot dead near a school by his rivals aged only 14...
Wat Arun Chosen as CNN Internationals Live Broadcast Site for Thailands New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) officials publicly stated that CNN International, an American news channel, chose Wat Arun, Bangkok, as a live broadcast location to represent Thai identity under the...
Suvarnabhumi Airport Gears Up for Surge in New Year Flights, Offers Free Parking for...
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Dr. Keerati Kitmanawat, the president of Airports of Thailand Co Ltd., and relevant agencies performed an inspection of readiness at Suvarnabhumi Airport on incoming tourists during the New Year celebrations...
Thai Transport Minister Mulls 12-15 Year Prison Terms for DUI Fatalities Amid Safety Concerns
National—
On December 27th, 2023, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, publicly revealed consideration in increasing penalties in fatal accidents from DUIs, with up to 12 to 15 years of imprisonment.
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Thai Ministry of Transport Offers Complimentary Motorways and Expressways for New Year Celebrations
National—
On December 27th, 2023, Mrs. Radklao Inthawong Suwankiri, the Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, publicly revealed a New Year gift from the Thai Ministry of Transport regarding complimentary travel on motorways and...
CAAT Officials Explain Complaints About Expensive Holiday Plane Tickets
National—
On December 28th, 2023, Mr. Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list-MP from the United Thai Nation Party, publicly mentioned complaints regarding expensive plane tickets during holidays.
According to a statement by Thanakorn, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai...
Dispute Over Removal of Khru Kai Kaeo Statue Leads to Legal Proceedings in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on December 28th, 2023, Mr. Pairot Thungthong, the owner of Night Bazaar Hotel, Chatuchak, Bangkok, held a religious ceremony to remove a controversial statue, Khru Kai Kaeo, from the vicinity.
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