Public Warned of Fake Apps Offering Digital Money
PRESS RELEASE:
Authorities have issued a cautionary alert to the public against downloading purported registration applications promising 10,000 digital money, a central policy proposed by the Pheu Thai Party during its election campaign.
The new government...
Thai penalties for traffic offenses to increase from September 5th
National —
Thailand has finally amended the archaic, notorious Land Traffic Act with new penalties for speeding or failing to stop at pedestrian crossings hiking from 1,000 baht to 4,000, effective next Monday, September 5th.
The...
Navy Sacks Officer Amid Alledgations of Ammunition Theft
PRESS RELEASE:
The Royal Thai Navy (RTN) has taken decisive action in response to allegations of theft of large quantities of ammunition from a naval base, relieving an officer, who held the rank of chief...
Thai pro-democracy protest leader Rung granted bail extension until mid-June
Bangkok -
The Thai Criminal Court yesterday, January 13th, granted a bail extension and eased some movement restrictions for pro-democracy protest leader Panusaya "Rung" Sithijirawattanakul until June 15th, 2022.
Rung, who was facing lese mejeste and...
Seven pro-democracy activists denied bail for the ninth time, including hunger striker “Penguin” amongst...
Bangkok -
Thailand’s Criminal Court has denied bail for the ninth time against seven pro-democracy activists who were facing charges of Section 112 on Royal defamation, including Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak whose health conditions are allegedly...
In Total 7,864 Drunk Driving Cases Reported in Seven Days of Thailand New Year...
Thailand –
The Thai Department of Probation reported in total 7,864 cases of drunk driving in Thailand in seven days (December 29th, 2023 - January 4th, 2024) of the New Year Seven Days Road Safety...
British tourist arrested for overstaying in Sisaket, says he loves Thailand so much he...
National —
A British tourist was arrested in Sisaket after overstaying his visa for two months. The tourist confessed his affection for Thailand to immigration officers, saying he loved the country so much he...
Thai Police Address Conflict Between Thai and Filipino Transgender People in Soi Sukhumvit 11
Bangkok—
On March 5th, 2024, Pol. Maj. Gen. Wittawat Chinkham, the commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 5, held a press conference regarding the recent conflict between Thai and Filipino transgender people in Soi Sukhumvit...
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...
Phuket Man Admits to Being Involved in Crypto Scam Scheme
Phuket –
A suspect was arrested in Phuket and admitted to police that he was involved in an investment scam with more than one-million-baht in damages.
Police from the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau told the Phuket...