Thai Transport Minister Defends 20 Baht Electric Train Ride Policy Amid Criticism, Cites Benefits...
Bangkok—
At 9:30 AM, on April 18th, 2024, Mr. Suriya Juangroongruangkit, the Thai Minister of Transport, stated to the public regarding criticism of the 20 baht electric train ride policy from an opposition party list...
Chinese Nationals Allegedly Steal Diamond Bracelet Worth 1 Million Baht from Siam Paragon, Escape...
Bangkok—
At 7:00 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Pathumwan investigative police officers and relevant agencies investigated a case of two Chinese individuals allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet “Yellow Gold” from the Van Cleef & Arpels...
Fire Breaks Out in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai; Local Authorities Work to Contain Blaze
Chiang Mai—
At 9:10 PM, on April 17th, 2024, Chiang Mai local media reported a fire incident in Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai. Locals could witness the violent fires in the old town.
According to Chiang Mai...
Thai Police Crack Down on Transnational Criminals in ‘The Purge’ Operation, Seize Assets Worth...
National—
On April 17th, 2024, Mueang Thong Thani Royal Thai Police officers and relevant agencies held a press conference on “The Purge” operation to eradicate transnational criminals on Hybid-Scam networks. More than 250 million baht...
Thai Constitutional Court Grants Move Forward Party 15-Day Extension Amid Dissolution Request
National—
On April 17th, 2024, the Thai Constitutional Court published an official document regarding the Thai Election Commission’s request for the dissolution of the Move Forward Party.
Previously, the Office of the Election Commission of Thailand...
Thai and New Zealand Prime Ministers Sign MOU, Discuss Strategic Partnership and Bilateral Cooperation
National—
At 10:00 AM, on April 17th, 2024, Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin welcomed an official visit to Thailand from the New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at the Thai Government House.
According to Thai national...
Mentally Ill Son Questioned in Gruesome Beheading of Rubber Planter Father in Songkhla
Songkhla—
On April 16th, 2024, Sadao police officers received a report of a man being beheaded at a residence on a rubber plantation in Sadao, Songkhla.
The Sadao investigative and forensic police were dispatched to the...
Thailand Gives Road Accident Update on Sixth Day of Seven Deadly Days of Songkran
Thailand –
A total of 1,811 road accidents, with 1,837 injuries and 243 deaths, were reported on Wednesday (April 17th) by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) in six days (April 11th -April...
Indian Suspect Arrested in Brutal Stabbing Death of Thai Woman in Bangkok Hotel
National—
On April 16th, 2024, Thai metropolitan investigative police investigated a case of an Indian suspect who allegedly stabbed a Thai woman 31 times leading to her death at a hotel in the Talat Phlu...
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin Denies Immediate Cabinet Shuffle After Visit to Thaksin Shinawatra
National—
At 11:05 AM, on April 16th, 2024, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, publicly revealed to the public rumors of a drama about a cabinet shuffle after visiting Thai...
