Tag: Prewpan Dhamapong
4 nabbed, 500,000 meth pills seized in Nakhon Sawan
BANGKOK, Sept 21 – Four men were arrested and 500,000 methamphetamine pills were seized in an anti-narcotics crackdown in Nakhon Sawan province, 230km north...
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. ...
Police chief confirms two suspects in Hat Yai hotel bombing arrested
BANGKOK, April 4 -- National Police Chief Pol Gen Prewpan Dhamapong confirmed on Wednesday that police have arrested two suspects in last weekend’s...
Malaysia extends extradition process for Iranian suspect: Thai police chief
BANGKOK, Feb 27 – Thailand’s national police chief Pol Gen Prewpan Dhamapong said on Monday that the Malaysian authorities have extended the extradition...
Police tighten security for foreigners in Thailand
BANGKOK, 16 February 2012 - The police have stepped up security at places popular among foreigners, after 3 explosions wounded 5 people in...
Chalerm pledges to eradicate drugs within one year
BANGKOK, Jan 28 -- Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung said illicit drug suppression was one of the government policies announced during the election campaign,...
Arrest warrant sought against second terror suspect
BANGKOK, Jan 19 - Thai police are now seeking court approval for an arrest warrant against another suspect believed to be involved in a...
National police chief denies Lebanese terrorist suspect detained with explosives ingredient
BANGKOK, Jan 14 - National police chief Pol Gen Prewpan Dhamapong on Saturday denied that Atris Hussein, a 48 year-old Lebanese man with suspected...
Police to tackle drug trafficking seriously
BANGKOK, 2 September 2011 – Deputy National Police Chief Police General Prewpan Dhamapong has pledged to continue a fight on narcotic drug suppression while...
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PATTAYA, Thailand – Animal lovers in Pattaya have expressed outrage after disturbing video clips surfaced showing a foreign man allegedly abusing a baby monkey...
Pattaya Police solve violent Belgian tourist robbery case within five hours
PATTAYA, Thailand – A suspected street thief who allegedly targeted a Belgian tourist in Pattaya was tracked down and arrested by police in less...
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PATTAYA, Thailand – A foreign man suffered critical head injuries after jumping from a moving pickup truck at a busy Pattaya intersection before being...
Pattaya Police and rescuers rush distressed young woman to hospital for safety
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police and rescue workers in Pattaya stepped in to help a distressed young woman found in a confused and incoherent state...
Blackchin tilapia still found along Pattaya Beach as locals urge urgent action
PATTAYA, Thailand – Concerns are growing over the continued presence of invasive blackchin tilapia along Pattaya Beach, with locals urging authorities to take urgent...