Over 7 Million Baht Worth of Illegal Cigarettes and Liquor Seized in Hat Yai
Songkhla—
On October 27th, 2023, the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) officials and relevant officials confiscated illegal cigarettes and illicit liquor worth more than 7 million baht at a private transportation center in Hat Yai,...
1 Million Baht Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of an Escaped...
Nakhon Si Thammarat –
The Thai Department of Corrections has increased the amount of a reward from 100,000 baht to 1,000,000 baht for anyone who gives details that lead to the arrest of a prominent...
Thai Police Raid Temple in Suphan Buri Over Alleged Fake Cancer Treatment
Suphan Buri, Central –
The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) raided a temple in U Thong district over an alleged fake cancer treatment.
The CPPD told TPN media that on Wednesday (October 25th) they arrested six...
Thai Government Coordinates Rescue Efforts for Citizens Trapped in Internet Scams in Myanmar
PRESS RELEASE:
Ongoing efforts to aid Thai nationals who fell victim to online scams in Myanmar have seen substantial progress. Coordination between Thai and Myanmar authorities has led to successful rescues.
Kanchana Patarachoke, the Spokesperson of...
Prime Minister Addresses Parliament on Combating Online Gambling, Scams
PRESS RELEASE:
The Prime Minister has responded to questions in a parliamentary session regarding the government's measures to combat online gambling and fraudulent call centers.
Prime Minister and Finance Minister Srettha Thavisin stated that he will...
Thai Politician Urges Government to Implement Stricter Laws Before Extending Nightlife 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...
Alcohol Sales Banned for End of Buddhist Lent This Upcoming Sunday
Thailand –
The end of Buddhist Lent this year will be on Sunday, October 29th when alcohol sales will be banned nationwide for 24 hours.
The End of Buddhist Lent also called “Awk Phansa” in Thai...
Hat Yai Police Arrest Unregistered BB Gun Vendor
Hat Yai—
On October 19th, 2023, the Thai Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) team made an arrest on an alleged shop owner of BB guns with a total of 29 units at an estimated value of...
Thai National Police Council Urges Further Action on Illegal Online Gambling
National—
The Police Committee and Council filed a petition to Thai authorities on major online gambling sites accessible easily to everyone in Thailand.
At 10:00 AM, on October 19th, 2023, Mr. Chaichana Dechdecho, the Chairman of...
Prominent Thai Lawyer Complains About Selection Process for Thai Police Commissioner General
National—
At 10:00 AM, on October 17th, 2023, Mr. Anantchai Chaiyadej, a lawyer, filed a complaint report to the Thai National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) in the case of the appointment of the Thai Police Commissioner...