Thai Authorities Launch ‘Cyber Strike’ Operation, Shutting Down Multi-Billion Baht Online Gambling Networks
National—
At 2:00 PM, on April 10th, 2024, the Thai Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) and relevant agencies launched an operation “Cyber Strike” to shut down nine online gambling networks with a total turnover of...
Chinese Man Arrested for Robbing 215,500 Baht from Fellow Chinese National in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 2:30 PM, on April 9th, 2024, Wang Thonglang police officers arrested a Chinese man at a hotel in Huai Khwang, Bangkok, who allegedly committed a robbery of 215,500 baht from a Chinese victim....
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
National—
At 9:35 AM, on April 9th, 2024, Ms. Sudawan Wangsuphakijkosol, the Thai Tourism and Sports Minister, stated to the public regarding confusion among foreigners at the start of the Songkran Festival.
The Tourism and Sports...
Bangkok Police Arrest Six Members of Local Gang Involved in Illegal Firearms Trade and...
Bangkok—
At 3:30 AM, on April 8th, 2024, the Thai metropolitan police officers captured six local gang members who allegedly conspired to commit felony crimes including attempting murder, illegally selling firearms, and other offenses, at...
Fatal Motorcycle Collision in Bangkok: Foreign Rider Pronounced Dead at Scene
Bangkok—
At 2:50 PM, on April 1st, 2024, Samre police officers received a fatal accident report of a big bike colliding with a smaller motorbike on Charoen Nakhon Road, Khlong San, Bangkok.
Samre police and emergency...
Thai ATPD Busts Prostitution Ring: 15 Illegal Male Myanmar Workers Arrested in Bangkok Massage...
Bangkok—
On March 30th, 2024, the Thai Anti Trafficking In Persons Division (ATPD) captured 15 illegal male Myanmar workers and a Thai massage owner at the Lat Phrao shopping center in Wang Thonglang, Bangkok.
According to...
Chinese Man Threatens to Jump from Lumpini Police Station in Bangkok, Rescued After Two-Hour...
Bangkok—
At 5:00 PM, on March 29th, 2024, Lumpini police officers received a report of a Chinese person threatening to jump from the rooftop of the Lumipini police station, Phathumwan, Bangkok.
Lumpini police, rescue services, and...
Yellow Line Electric Train Parts Fall in Bangkok, Cause Damage to Vehicles; Service Temporarily...
Bangkok—
At 8:30 AM, on March 28th, 2024, Eastern Bangkok Monorail (EBM) Co Ltd., publicly revealed a recent incident regarding parts of the conductor rail from the Yellow Line electric train that were found scattered...
Thai Government Holds Seminar on E-Cigarette Dangers, Urges Vigilance at Educational Institutions in Bangkok
Bangkok—
At 9:00 AM, on March 28th, 2024, Dr. Puangpetch Chunlaid, the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office and relevant agencies held a seminar on e-cigarette dangers to administrators of 437 educational institutions in...
Minister Puangpet Rolls Out Anti-E-Cigarette Measures in Bangkok Schools
PRESS RELEASE:
Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Puangpet Chunlaiad, has issued policies aimed at preventing e-cigarettes from falling into the hands of young students, targeting administrators of 437 schools in Bangkok.
Minister Puangpet expressed...