Future of Law on Protection of Sex Workers Lies with Next Government, Thai Activists...
National —
Many Thai activists met on Thursday, March 16th, to discuss the possibility of the law on the protection of sex workers. The law would ensure those working in the trade would be equally...
Thai Cannabis Sellers Give Opinions on New Government’s Proposal to Redesignate Cannabis as a...
National —
Thai cannabis sellers gave their thoughts on the Move Forward Party-led coalition's plan to regulate and redesignate cannabis as a narcotic.
In clause 17 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Move Forward leader Pita...
Search for Missing German Businessman in Pattaya Continues
Pattaya —
Pattaya police are investigating strange stains found in the car of a missing German businessman and following up on several leads. Meanwhile, the last known person with him claimed that she had no...
NBTC to Extend Oversight to Online Video Platforms
PRESS RELEASE:
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) has announced plans to extend its regulatory scope covering online content on video-on-demand (VOD) and video-sharing platforms.
According to an NBTC official, the subcommittee on digital platform...
Wanted Chinese Suspect Arrested in Phuket for Billions of Baht in Alleged Fraud in...
Phuket-
A wanted Chinese suspect who allegedly created fake documents to borrow money resulting in 5.6 billon Baht in damages was arrested in Phuket.
Phuket Immigration told The Phuket Express that earlier this month they were...
Employee of Entertainment Venue Arrested in Phuket Town Murder
Phuket –
A staffer of an entertainment venue was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a customer to death in Phuket Town.
Our previous story:
A Thai man was found dead with multiple stab wounds in front...
Filipino Man Arrested at Don Mueang Airport After Allegedly Raping Daughter
Bangkok –
A wanted Filipino suspect in his home country was arrested at the Don Mueang International Airport after he allegedly raped his 7-year-old daughter for years before hiding in Thailand.
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau...
Verdict in ‘Nong Chompoo’ Murder Case: Uncle Phon Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison,...
National—
At 10:00 AM, on December 20th, 2023, the Mukdahan Provincial Court judge read the verdict in the notorious “Nong Chompoo” murder case, ordering Mr. Chaiphol Wipha, more commonly known as Uncle Phon, to 20...
Cybercrime Claims Almost 7 Billion Baht in 70 Days in Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has reported a surge in cybercrime in Thailand, with losses amounting to 6.76 billion baht over the last 70 days.
While the bureau noted a decrease in call...
Thai Minister of Defense Addresses Institution Protection Following Student Activists’ Obstruction of Royal Motorcades
National—
At 11:30 a.m. on February 15th, Mr. Sutin Klungsang, the Minister of Defense, publicly stated after the council meeting regarding the protection measures of institutions following an incident where student activists obstructed the eldest...