Controversial Bikini Sunbathing by Foreign Tourists Sparks Cultural Debate in Bangkok and Chiang Mai;...
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On January 15th, 2024, the Phra Nakhon District Office stated to the public regarding viral images of two foreign tourists in a bikini sunbathing at Sanam Luang, Bangkok, causing controversy on Thai social media.
The...
Thai Narcotics Control Board Launches Major Operation in Bangkok’s Nana Area
Bangkok—
On February 21st, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), launched a search operation together with 200 officers in the Nana area, Bangkok,...
Tourism Minister Addresses Songkran Confusion, Nationwide Events Clarified on TAT Calendar
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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...
Two political activists detained at Bangkok police station for allegedly obstructing Royal motorcade at...
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Political activist Ekachai Hongkawan, 45, was arrested at his house in the Ladprao District of Bangkok, and student activist Bunkueanun "Francis" Paothong, 20, has turned himself in at the Dusit Police Station this...
Prayuth being put at risk to step down from Thailand’s Prime Minister as Constitutional...
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The Constitutional Court will deliver a verdict against Prayut Chan-O'Cha and his eligibility as the Prime Minister of Thailand next month, following his occupancy of an official Army residence after his retirement from...
Major Pro-democracy rally tomorrow relocated after Constitutional Court’s disapproval of unrelated person in court’s...
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The Constitutional Court issued this afternoon, December 1, an injunction to refrain from having unrelated persons from hearing the judicial decision of the Prime Minister's case of occupying housing in a military base.
To...
Nine Thai youths found dead in Bangkok last night, presumably from overdosing new narcotic cocktail...
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Nine teenagers were found dead in different areas in Bangkok last night, January 10th, for yet unknown reasons. One of them was thought to have died from overdosing on an emerging popular form...
Thai man detained after reportedly carrying 18 handmade explosive devices and carelessly walking around...
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Bangkok police have arrested a man who was reportedly found carrying 18 explosive devices and wandering around the Pathumwan intersection of downtown Bangkok since this morning, March 5.
As of 8:45 AM., Pathumwan patrol...
Bangkok Government shuts all entertainment venues in Khlong Toei, Watthana, and Bang Khae district...
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At a late-night meeting of the Bangkok communicable disease committee, the decision was made by Bangkok officials to close all entertainment venues in Khlong Toei, Watthana, and the Bang Khae districts until at least...
More than fifty male party-goers arrested in Bangkok sauna shop yesterday for reportedly gathering...
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A group of 57 male party-goers was arrested at a sauna shop in the Wang Thonglang district of Bangkok yesterday, May 22nd, after reportedly gathering for illegal drug abuse and sexual activities during...