Fugitive Swiss National Arrested in Thailand on Stimulant Charges and Alleged Money Laundering
National—
On October 25th, 2023, Thai Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officials captured an alleged Swiss fugitive on a criminal court warrant at a house in Mueang, Kalasin.
A video version of this story can be found...
Thai Ministry of Interior Officially Approves 4 AM Bar Closing Time, Areas Urged to...
National —
The Thai Ministry of Interior on Wednesday approved the extension of the closing time for nighttime entertainment venues from the original 2 AM to 4 AM.
Traisulee Traisornkul, the ministry’s Secretary-General, announced on October...
Thai Cabinet Bridges Holiday Gap to Make New Year a 4-Day Holiday
PRESS RELEASE:
BANGKOK (NNT) - The Cabinet has approved a change to the upcoming New Year holiday period to begin a day earlier, effectively starting on 29 December through 1 January. Government agencies may consider keeping...
Alleged Drug Dealer Boss Arrested in Lopburi Linked to Drug Smuggling From North Thailand
Lopburi—
On October 25th, 2023, the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) officials captured an alleged drug dealer boss at a residence in Khok Samrong, Lopburi, on the criminal court's arrest warrant.
The alleged suspect was publicly identified...
Karaoke Store Owner Arrested on Charges of Human Trafficking Involving Minors in Nakhon Si...
Nakhon Si Thammarat—
On October 24th, 2023, the Anti Trafficking In Persons Division (ATPD) officials and relevant agencies conducted a search on a karaoke store in Thung Song, Nakhon Si Thammarat, for alleged human trafficking.
The...
Arrests Made in Uthai Thani as Government Officials Face Alleged Bribery Charges on Construction...
Uthai Thani—
On October 24th, 2023, the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) team and relevant officials launched a search operation to arrest government officials allegedly asking for bribes on construction projects in 8 locations in Uthai...
Search Continues for Escaped Prisoner in Southern Thailand
Nakhon Si Thammarat, Southern Thailand–
Police are hunting for a Thai prisoner who escaped while he was being treated at a hospital in Nakhon Si Thammarat.
The Department of Corrections issued an announcement earlier this...
Man Wanted in Pattaya Arrested at Phuket Airport
Phuket –
A wanted man in Pattaya was arrested at the Phuket International Airport.
Update: More information has been released on this case here.
Phuket Immigration Officers at the Phuket International Airport told the Phuket Express...
Alleged Drug Smuggler Arrested with 100,000 Amphetamine Pills in Chiang Rai
Chiang Rai—
On October 23rd, 2023, the Mae Chan police and relevant officers captured an alleged drug smuggler with 100,000 pills of amphetamine in Mae Fah Luang, Chiang Rai.
The alleged suspect, who was identified only...
Thai Politician Urges Stricter Laws for Extended Bar Hours
National —
Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana, a list MP for the Ruam Thai Sang Chart Party, advised the government to implement stricter laws before allowing bars to extend their operating hours until 4 AM.
Mr. Thanakorn, who is...
