Update: Bangkok Police Unveil Details of Dusit College Shooting
Bangkok—
At 6:30 PM, on November 21st, 2023, Pol. Lt. Gen. Thiti Saengsaeng, the commander of the Metropolitan Police, publicly revealed the case process on the shooting of a Dusit Technical College student on November...
Thai Police Arrest One of the Khlong Toei Shooters, Multiple Suspects Detained in Nonthaburi...
Bangkok—
On November 22nd, 2023, Thai national media reported that Thai Metropolitan Police Investigation officers launched a search operation on one of the alleged shooters' houses in Sai Noi, Nonthaburi, from the Khlong Toei shooting...
Temporary Ban on Carrying Firearms in Public Areas for One Year Proposed by Thai...
National—
On November 22nd, 2023, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Minister of Interior, publicly revealed that even minors or people who have malicious intentions can easily buy firearms or blank guns nowadays.
“Some people...
Thai Authorities Crackdown on Suspected Foreign Beggar Networks in Bangkok
Bangkok—
On November 19th, 2023, Mr. Kanthat Phongpaiboonwet, also known as Kan Jom Phalang, and Thai police captured a Chinese woman in suspicion of being involved in human trafficking who allegedly begged for money in...
Thai Authorities Seize Illegal Python Skins and Carcasses in Phichit Raid
Phichit—
On November 20th, 2023, Thai Natural Resources and Environmental Crime Suppression (NED) officers launched a search operation on four different locations in Mueang Phichit, and confiscated 12 wild pythons, 5 sheets of dried python...
Fatal Shooting Incident Involving Dusit Technical College Student; Police Vow Thorough Investigation
Bangkok—
On November 20th, 2023, Dusit police officers received a shooting report on Ranong Soi 2, Dusit, Bangkok. There was one casualty reported as one of the students at Dusit Technical College.
According to the report...
Thai Prime Minister Urges Action on Illegal Pork Importing Case; Government Officials Under Scrutiny
National—
At 1:30 PM, on November 20th, 2023, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, the Thai Prime Minister, publicly mentioned the case process on unidentified imported pork and that further investigation would be conducted soon.
The Thai Prime Minister...
Thai Cabinet Approves Same Sex Marriage Bill
National —
Thailand's Cabinet has greenlighted the Marriage Equality Bill to pave the way for the legalization of same-sex marriage.
Approved on November 21st, the draft bill, if mandated, will position Thailand as the third country...
Pink Line Monorail Begins Service with Free Rides
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Pink Line Monorail has begun its operations, connecting Khae Rai to Min Buri across a 34.5-kilometer stretch with 30 stations.
In an opening day announcement, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of...
Bangkok Faces Rising PM2.5 Levels Amid Poor Air Circulation
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - Bangkok is currently grappling with a surge in PM2.5 dust levels, attributed to poor air circulation. According to the Bangkok Air Quality Information Center, the Thai Meteorological Department, and the Geo-Informatics...
