Tag: drug
Shaky-legged gunman tripped up by police
Shaky legs made for a shakier getaway for a suspected drug user who pulled a gun on police. Montri...
Suspected Iranian shoplifter also facing drug charges
An Iranian man arrested for allegedly shoplifting from a Royal Garden Plaza antique shop found himself in even more trouble after police reportedly...
Strange acting Frenchman arrested for drug use
A Frenchman, acting strangely whilst walking along Central Park 4, tested positive for drug use despite not possessing any narcotics when stopped by...
Drug addicts congratulated on ‘recovery’ after 9-day rehab camp
Banglamung officials, police, parents and monks congratulated more than 150 drug addicts for completing a nine-day camp where everyone hopes they were cured....
DPM: Drug situation has improved
BANGKOK, 17 April 2012 – The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed that the country’s drug problem is now less severe while announcing his...
Chonburi launches ‘white factory’ program
Hoping to prevent drug abuse and accidents in the workplace, the Chonburi Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has launched a “white factory”...
BMA poised to ask communities to help eradicate drugs
BANGKOK, 31 March 2012 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving ahead with plans to have local communities played more roles in...
Thailand confident Drug-Free ASEAN achievable in 2015
BANGKOK, Feb 19 --- Thailand is confident in achieving its target in the pursuit of a Drug-Free ASEAN in 2015 while allocating Bt15...
Thailand to discuss narcotics problems with Myanmar
BANGKOK, Feb 6 - Thailand's deputy national police chief will visit Myanmar tomorrow to discuss cross-border narcotics concerns with the neighbouring country’s national police...
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Pattaya draws the line on encroachment along iconic beachfront
PATTAYA, Thailand – Persistent issues involving the encroachment of public space, obstructed pedestrian access, and the improper use of beachfront areas have prompted Pattaya...
Pattaya officials take hands-on approach to beachfront parking and safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has launched a coordinated operation with multiple government agencies to regulate parking along Pattaya Beach, aiming to improve public...
Laotian man killed after lift plunges in abandoned Pattaya building
PATTAYA, Thailand – A Laotian man was killed in a tragic accident after a lift reportedly plunged and crushed him inside an abandoned six-storey...
Thai surgeons introduce needle-free device for complex cancer operations
BANGKOK, Thailand – The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Faculty of Medicine at Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, have introduced an advanced blood vessel...