Tag: Bangkok
National Police Chief orders heightened security measures over Songkran
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 - The National Police Chief has instructed heightened security measures across the nation during the Songkran festival. ...
Disease Control Dept warns public of food poisoning risk during summertime
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 – Health experts are warning Thailand to beware of the spread of food poisoning during this year's hot summertime. ...
PM expresses sympathy for car bomb victims in Hat Yai, Yala
BANGKOK, April 7 --Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has expressd sympathy for car bomb victims in the southern province of Yala and Songkhla, vowing...
Yuthasak rejects claim ex-PM Thaksin held secret talks with southern insurgency...
BANGKOK, April 7 -- Deputy Prime Minister Yuthasak Sasiprapa on Saturday rejected a claim made by the opposition Democrat Party that fugitive ousted...
Opposition leader ready to disclose information on Thaksin’s alleged secret talks
BANGKOK, April 8 – The opposition is ready to disclose information on alleged talks between ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra and southern insurgent leaders, said...
Renowned Thai international news analyst dies at age of 82
BANGKOK, April 8--- Pichai Vasanasong, a respected international news analyst, TV host, writer, architect and former senator, passed away on Sunday at age...
Lawsuit filed against 5 Iranian suspects in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit bombings
BANGKOK, April 8 – Prosecutors filed lawsuits against Iranian suspects in connection with bombings at three locations on Sukhumvit 71 Road in February,...
SRT prepared 250 trains to accommodate Songkran travelers
BANGKOK, 6 April 2012 – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to offer more train service to travelers during the upcoming Songkran holidays....
Air passengers told to check in 3-4 hours before departure
BANGKOK, 6 April 2012 – Suvarnabhumi International Airport has urged travelers to check in 3-4 hours before departure time to give some time in...
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Thai government rejects allegations of media surveillance
Officials said routine monitoring of news coverage is intended to track public concerns and correct misinformation, not to restrict journalists or media organizations.
BANGKOK, Thailand...
Thai government reports progress in medical cannabis compliance drive
Officials say inspections, public consultations, and enforcement actions are part of ongoing efforts to regulate cannabis use and protect public health.
BANGKOK, Thailand – The...
CIBbot debuts as virtual legal adviser for the public
Developed with support from the NRCT, CIBbot helps users access legal guidance, identify the correct investigative agency, and prepare police reports through the CIB...
Power theft probe uncovers illegal cryptocurrency mining network
Officials say electricity theft through meter tampering and illegal connections was used to power cryptocurrency mining operations, prompting criminal complaints and multimillion-baht damage claims.
BANGKOK,...
Minister orders probe after woman dies linked to banned slimming supplement
Officials are tracing the source of a weight-loss product containing banned sibutramine and searching for those responsible after a woman's death.
BANGKOK, Thailand – Minister...