Thai Authorities Seize Over 50 Million Baht Worth of Illicit Substances Destined for Australia
National—
Thai and Australian authorities recently seized over 50 million baht worth of illicit substances smuggled from neighboring countries to be sent to Australia.
On October 27th, 2023, Mr. Panthong Loikunnan, the Advisor on Tax Collection...
Elderly Australian Man Found Dead at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Samut Prakan —
An 82-year-old Australian man was found deceased in the arrivals hall of the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Samut Prakan province Tuesday night, September 5th.
The discovery of the elderly victim was reported to...
Wanted Australian Drug Suspect Arrested in Phuket
Phuket –
A wanted Australian drug suspect was arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket.
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau told TPN media that they were contacted by the LESALAN operation of Australian Police. Several suspects...
13 Tons of Illicit Substances Seized in Thai-Australian Anti-Drug-Trafficking Operation
National —
The Royal Thai Police has extended a joint operation with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to crack down on transnational drug trafficking networks between the two countries.
The Royal Thai Police, represented by Mr....
TAT welcomes Thai AirAsia X flights linking Bangkok with Sydney and Melbourne
Press release from TAT -
The new Bangkok-Sydney and Bangkok-Melbourne routes launched on 1 and 2 December, 2022, are expected to help grow the already important Australian market to Thailand.
Bangkok, 6 December, 2022 – The Tourism...
Cricket legend Shane Warne passes away from suspected heart attack at Koh Samui villa...
Koh Samui, Thailand-
Shane Warne, 52, from Australia, widely regarded as one of the finest bowlers of all time and who was well-known for his revival of the leg-spin in Cricket passed away at...
Former Thai staffer arrested after cameras allegedly found in bathrooms at the Australian Embassy...
Bangkok –
A former Thai male staffer has been arrested after hidden cameras were allegedly found in bathrooms at the Australian Embassy in Bangkok.
Major General Khemmarin Hassiri, the Commander of the Foreign Affairs Division of...
Australia donates 68 million baht to Thailand to support vaccinations
Thailand-
Yesterday, April 30th, 2021, the Australian Embassy announced that Australia had given Thailand 68 million baht (About 2.8 million USD) to support Thailand's vaccine program and to help Thailand vaccinate the country faster.
According to...
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Australian Hells Angels gang member arrested on Pattaya for charges in Australia, to be...
Police in Thailand’s resort town of Pattaya have arrested an Australian Hells Angels gang member who is wanted on drug charges in Western Australia.
Police say they arrested Luke Anderson on Thursday after meeting with...