Proposal to Put Graphic Warning Labels on Alcohol in Thailand Leads to Strong Opposition
National—
On February 28th, 2024, Mr. Taopiphop Limjittrakorn, a Move Forward Party MP, and relevant agencies received a letter from Mr. Charoen Charoenchai and representatives from the alcoholic beverage industry protesting against a draft announcement...
Thai Authorities Arrest Thai Suspect for Smuggling Frozen Sperm to Cambodia and Laos, Linked...
National—
On February 24th, 2024, the Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) captured a suspect who allegedly smuggled frozen sperm in nitrogen tanks to clinics in Cambodia and Lao PDR according to an arrest warrant from...
Foreigner Detained After Causing Traffic Disruption in Pattaya
Pattaya —
On February 17th, 2024, Pattaya police responded to reports of a foreign man causing a public disturbance by walking into the middle of traffic at the intersection of Pattaya Klang Road.
Upon arrival, officers...
Japanese Woman Arrested for Stealing Rescue Volunteer Pickup Truck in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 8:00 AM, on February 18th, 2024, Lumpini police officers received a theft report of a rescue volunteer pickup truck stolen by a Japanese national in front of the Lumpini police station, Pathumwan, Bangkok.
The...
Pattaya Man Seeks Medical Help for Ring Stuck Around His Genitals
Pattaya —
A 38-year-old Thai man sought medical attention on Friday after an aluminum ring became lodged around his genitals.
The Sawang Boriboon Thammasathan Foundation rescue team was called in to assist a Thai man (name...
Prisoner Mistakenly Accused of Escape Found Lost After Volunteering in Kalasin Forest Mix-up
Kalasin—
On February 10th, 2024, the Kalasin Department of Corrections publicly revealed a case of a prisoner mistakenly accused of attempting to escape from Khok Kham Muang Temporary Remand Prison, Mueang, Kalasin. It appeared that...
Foreign Couple Spotted Allegedly Having Sex on Jomtien Beach, Netizens Enraged
Pattaya —
A foreign couple was allegedly seen fornicating openly on Jomtien Beach. The indecent incident recently took place between Soi Jomtien 6-7 and was witnessed by several onlookers.
The story first came to light after...
Much Ado About Elephant Pants in Thailand
Over the past several days various Thai politicians and government officials have made headlines, at least on Thai language news, with consistent updates on what they call a pressing issue-Elephant pants.
Specifically, their concerns have...
Thai Minister of Commerce Cracks Down on Illegal Import of Elephant Pants from China...
National—
On February 5th, 2024, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, issued an order to the Thai Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) to investigate a case in which Thai elephant...
Panic in Chonburi as Crocodile Found Sunbathing Near Village Fish Pond
Chonburi —
Residents of Huay Yai area in Chonburi province were gripped by panic after a two-meter-long freshwater crocodile was spotted sunbathing near a fishpond on February 4th, 2024.
Local officials, including the Huay Yai sub-district...