UPDATE: Australian Ex-pat Stabbed to Death at Krabi Resort was Celebrating his Birthday
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An Australian resort boss was killed on his 57th birthday by the husband of one of his own employees who was apparently upset about her pay at a resort in Krabi.
Our previous story:
The...
13 Tons of Illicit Substances Seized in Thai-Australian Anti-Drug-Trafficking Operation
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The Royal Thai Police has extended a joint operation with the Australian Federal Police (AFP) to crack down on transnational drug trafficking networks between the two countries.
The Royal Thai Police, represented by Mr....
Wanted Australian Drug Suspect Arrested in Phuket
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A wanted Australian drug suspect was arrested at a luxury villa in Phuket.
The Royal Thai Immigration Bureau told TPN media that they were contacted by the LESALAN operation of Australian Police. Several suspects...
Elderly Australian Man Found Dead at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok
Samut Prakan —
An 82-year-old Australian man was found deceased in the arrivals hall of the Suvarnabhumi international airport in Samut Prakan province Tuesday night, September 5th.
The discovery of the elderly victim was reported to...
Thai and Australian Authorities Seize Over 50 Million Baht of Drugs Intended for Australia
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Thai and Australian authorities recently seized over 50 million baht worth of illicit substances smuggled from neighboring countries to be sent to Australia.
On October 27th, 2023, Mr. Panthong Loikunnan, the Advisor on Tax Collection...
Governor-General of Australia to Visit Thailand
PRESS RELEASE:
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that the Governor-General of Australia, David John Hurley, along with his spouse, will make an official visit to Thailand from February 13 to 17.
The upcoming trip,...
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Australian Governor-General Begins Historic Thailand Visit
PRESS RELEASE:
Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia David Hurley, along with his wife Linda Hurley, began a significant five-day official visit to Thailand on Tuesday (Feb 13). The trip marks the first visit by...
Australia donates 68 million baht to Thailand to support vaccinations
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Yesterday, April 30th, 2021, the Australian Embassy announced that Australia had given Thailand 68 million baht (About 2.8 million USD) to support Thailand's vaccine program and to help Thailand vaccinate the country faster.
According to...
Chinese National Arrested for Drug Smuggling at Suvarnabhumi Airport: 3 Kilograms of Heroin Seized
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On February 27th, 2024, Pol. Lt. Gen. Panurat Lakboon, the Secretary-General of the Office of the Thai Narcotics Control Board (ONCB), publicly revealed after the arrest of a Chinese person who allegedly smuggled illicit...