Tag: Priewpan Damapong
Ex-US Navy seaman to be deported to US for trial
BANGKOK, Sept 27 – A former American Navy seaman, arrested in the southern province of Phuket on drug trafficking and other charges, will be...
More than 1m meth pills seized in Lampang Province
LAMPANG, 13 June 2013 Lampang police arrested a Hmong couple while carrying more than 1 million methamphetamine pills on their truck from the North...
Thai police chief confirms car bomb caused Hat Yai hotel blast
SONGKHLA, April1 - Thailand's national police chief Priewpan Damapong confirmed on Sunday that the explosion in the underground parking of Lee Gardens Plaza...
Police board appoints Thaksin in-law as new police chief
BANGKOK, Oct 19 - The Board of the Royal Thai Police on Wednesday unanimously agreed to appoint Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong, elder brother of...
Police chief transferred to head National Security Council
BANGKOK, Oct 4 – The Thai cabinet approved the transfer of national Police Chief Pol Gen Wichean Potephosree to become National Security Council (NSC)...
Drug suspects arrested in three cases as government crackdown continues
CHIANG RAI, Sept 25 - Police arrested a suspected member of a major drug network in the North, two suspected drug traffickers in...
Pol. Gen. Priewpan Damapong vows to stem drug influx
BANGKOK, 11 September 2011 - The acting national police chief has expressed his readiness to stop the influx of drug into the country within...
Chalerm confirms elder brother of Thaksin’s ex-wife to be new police...
BANGKOK, Sept 1 - Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yoobamrung on Thursday confirmed that deputy police chief Pol Gen Priewpan Damapong will become Thailand's new...
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The Thai baht that looks too strong and the money no one sees
PATTAYA, Thailand - The Thai baht has strengthened to around 31.15 per US dollar. On the surface, this may appear reassuring. In reality, it...
Two suspects arrested for pickpocketing Israeli tourist on Pattaya Walking Street
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya Tourist Police have arrested two Thai men accused of pickpocketing an Israeli tourist in the early hours of the morning...
Pattaya welcomes Kazakh Ambassador to strengthen tourism and economic ties
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pattaya City has welcomed the Ambassador of the Republic of Kazakhstan to Thailand in a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening bilateral...
Thailand announces Countdown 2026 events across the country, highlighting Pattaya and Bangkok
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thailand Countdown 2026 Events Calendar presents a comprehensive lineup of New Year celebrations across Bangkok and every region of the...
Jomtien Road two-way traffic eases congestion but pedestrian safety remains a serious concern
PATTAYA, Thailand — The recent return of Jomtien Beach Road to two-way traffic has eased congestion and improved convenience for commuters and tourists, but...