Thai Police Raids Uncover 10 Million Baht Illegal E-Cigarette Operation in Bangkok, Suspect Detained
Bangkok—
On December 14th, 2023, Thai Anti-Trafficking In Persons (ATP) officers launched a raid operation on two locations in Bang Kho Laem and Bueng Kum, Bangkok, and confiscated illegal e-cigarettes worth more than 10 million...
Massive Bangkok Police Operation Nets Suspects, Volunteers for Rehab in Drug Crackdown
Bangkok—
At 7:00 AM, on December 15th, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the assistant national police chief, dispatched more than 250 police officers on a narcotic substance search operation in 50 locations across Bangkok.
Pol....
International Collaboration in Crime Asset Seizure
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has invited representatives from the police divisions of more than 50 countries to a discussion on intelligence cooperation.
The move came after the INTERPOL General Assembly in Austria on...
Democrat MP Raises Concerns Over Thaksin Shinawatra’s Medical Treatment Amidst Detention Controversy
National—
At 11:00 AM, on December 14th, 2023, Mr. Chaichana Dejdecho, a Democrat MP, publicly revealed his conclusion after a police committee meeting on Mr. Thaksin Shinawatra, the former Prime Minister, who has received extensive...
TasteAtlas Unveils 2023 List of Top 100 Global Cuisines: Thai Cuisines Earn 17th Place
National—
On December 13th, 2023, TasteAtlas, a website that compiles information on various cuisines worldwide, including food reviews from culinary experts, released its list of the 100 Best Cuisines in the World for 2023.
The...
Fire Ravages JODD FAIRS in Bangkok, Affects Over 120 Stalls, Investigations Ongoing
Bangkok—
On December 13th, 2023, Mr. Paitoon Ngammuk, the director of the Huai Khwang district office, publicly updated the media on the recent fire incident at JODD FAIRS on Rama IX, Bangkok. As a result,...
Update: Former Thai Boxing Champion Denies Allegations of Indecent Activity with a Minor and...
Khon Kaen—
At 11:00 PM, on December 13th, 2023, Mr. Somluck Kamsing, a former gold medal-winning amateur boxer, spoke to police about the allegations of taking a 17-year-old girl to a hotel in Khon Kaen.
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Thai Interior Minister Orders Stricter Age Checks at Bars and Clubs
National —
Deputy Prime Minister and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul issued a stern warning to entertainment venues caught lax on age verification during today's press conference at the Government House.
The warning comes in response...
Thailand’s Tourism Ministry Aims to Boost Tourism in Secondary Cities
PRESS RELEASE:
(NNT) - The Ministry of Tourism and Sports is eyeing the promotion of tourism in secondary cities.
Tourism and Sports Minister Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol announced plans to enhance tourism in Thailand’s secondary cities. This initiative...
Thai Prime Minister Attends ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit, Set to Foster Bilateral Relations
PRESS RELEASE (MFA)—
At 9:00 AM, on December 14th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, and other government officials departed to Japan for the ASEAN–Japan Commemorative Summit for the 50th Year of ASEAN-Japan...
