Illegal gatherings could face hefty 2-year imprisonment or 40,000-baht fine, Thai police warn
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The Royal Thai Police on Monday, August 8th, warned the public of large gatherings and mingling as they could face 2 years of imprisonment or a fine of 40,000 baht for violating the regulations...
Thai Democrat Party demanded Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act withdrawal from council’s consideration on...
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The Democrat Party demanded the withdrawal of the Cannabis and Hemp Draft Act, drafted by the draft committee, reasoning that it was a lax law that could cause negative affect to the society.
Several...
Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board to meet next week to discuss making cannabis an illegal...
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Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, will meet in Bangkok on Tuesday, November 22nd, to discuss proposals made by cannabis legalization opponents to make the plant an illegal narcotic...
British Man Arrested on Samui Island for 25 days of Overstay
Samui, Surat Thani –
A British man was arrested on Samui Island in Surat Thani for 25 days of overstaying his legal visa conditions.
The Surat Thani Immigration officers told the Phuket Express that this week...
UPDATE: More Than 22 Million Baht Seized in Relation to Patong Child Sexual Exploitation...
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More than 22-million-baht in property was seized from suspects in relation to a major Patong child sexual exploitation case.
Our previous story:
An illegal bar on Bangla Road in Patong was raided uncovering underage prostitutes...
Two Illegal Nightclubs Raided in Kathu for Allegedly Opening Late and Allowing Minors Entry...
Kathu –
Two illegal nightclubs were raided in Kathu for allegedly opening over the legal closing times and allowing minors to enter the venue.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-rKnBFiUs
Officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) led by Mr....
Russian Women Arrested in Phuket for Allegedly Providing Salon and Nail Services
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Three Russian women were arrested in Thalang for allegedly providing salon and nail services which is a protected occupation only for Thai people.
Lieutenant Colonel Tawan Lekmart of the Cherng Talay Police told the...
Phuket Authorities Close Illegal Cannabis Venues
PRESS RELEASE:
Authorities have shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in Phuket province and warned business operators to strictly comply with cannabis-related laws and regulations.
Phuket’s Public Health Office reported that local authorities recently shut down thirteen...
Thai Prime Minister Vows Further Crackdown on Corrupt Influential Figures
Authorities are stepping up efforts to combat the influence of powerful individuals in Thailand.
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin pledged decisive action against any influential figures who abuse their authority. The announcement came after a recent...
Thai National Police Council Urges Further Action on Illegal Online Gambling
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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...