Law Targeting Mule Bank Accounts Officially Goes Into Effect in Thailand
National —
The new law to battle the use of mule bank accounts by scammers and call-center gangs has officially gone into effect in Thailand.
From now on, individuals involved in facilitating the acquisition of bank...
Consul of France in Thailand Visits Phuket Head of Police to Discuss Proposal for...
Phuket –
The Consul of France in Thailand visited the Phuket Provincial Police Commander to discuss about French tourists who had been breaking laws and causing legal problems, bringing some to propose a controversial red...
Thai Justice Minister Wants to Fully Legalize Gambling on Animal Fighting
Thailand-
The Thai Justice Minister has shown his support to turn animal fighting into legal gambling for Thailand as a soft power.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said according to the secretary to the interior minister Mr....
Bangkok Club Incident in Which Foreign Man was Handcuffed and Slapped Over Water Bottle...
Bangkok —
Pub bouncers in Bangkok have been fired following a viral video recording that appeared to show the bouncers handcuffing and slapping a foreign male customer in the face over a trivial misunderstanding.
The viral...
Standing on Baht Buses Banned in Thailand, But Will It Be Enforced?
Thailand-
A law published in the Royal Gazette on Friday (February 17th) states passengers are not allowed to stand on the back of baht buses.
The law also states that the baht bus speed limit must...
More Than 500 Motorbike Accidents in Two Months in Phuket Involving Foreign Tourists, Say...
Phuket –
More than 500 motorbike accidents in Phuket have involved foreign tourists in just two months, said relevant officials.
A meeting was held this morning (February 22nd) and was led by Phuket Vice Governor Arnuparb...
Famous Thai Whistleblower Files Royal Defamation Charges Against Alleged Chinese Triad Leader
National —
Massage parlor tycoon turned whistleblower Chuwit Kamolvisit on Monday filed a royal defamation lawsuit against an alleged Chinese triad leader for reportedly referring to "the institution" for personal benefits.
On February 20th, Chuwit met...
Russian Ex-pat Couple From Pattaya Fined After Riding Jet-Skis in Krabi Protected Area
Krabi –
A Russian man and his wife who are ex-pats who live in Pattaya were fined 20,000 baht after riding jet-skis in a protected area in Mueang Krabi.
A video of the two foreigners who...
Illegal Meatball Factory in Pathum Thani Raided After Delivering to 41 Places
Pathum Thani –
An illegal meatball factory in Pathum Thani was raided after delivering food to 41 places in Bangkok and nearby areas including an international school.
Yesterday, (February 17th), officers from the Food and Drugs...
Legal Taxi Drivers from Other Provinces will be Allowed to Legally Work in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal taxi drivers from Bangkok and other provinces will be allowed to work legally in Phuket.
Our previous story:
Legal action is being taken against illegal taxi drivers in Phuket. Taxi drivers (Green Plates) from...