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Thai, British ministers discuss security, defense ties
BANGKOK – Thailand and the United Kingdom have discussed plans to strengthen bilateral security and defense cooperation.
The Ministry of Defense released a statement summarizing...
Security beefed up around Siam area
BANGKOK - Deputy Police Chief Pol Gen Chalermkiat Sriworakhan and his retinue visited department stores around Ratchaprasong Intersection to inspect CCTV cameras and ensure...
Officials raise security measure to highest level after bomb goes off...
SONGKHLA – Security officials have raised the security measure to the highest level in Hat Yai district, Songkhla province, in response to the car...
Cars with dashboard cams to be offered cheaper insurance premiums
BANGKOK,(NNT) - Insurance companies have been asked to lower their premiums for cars with dashboard cameras in an effort to promote road safety.
Bangkok governor...
Luggage inspection officials go on strike at Suvarnabhumi airport
About 300 luggage inspection employees working at Suvarnabhumi international airport went on strike on Monday to demand bonus payment and better fringe benefits.
Representatives of...
US Embassy questions security boost for its embassy, but draws strong...
The US Embassy in Bangkok has posted on its Facebook page questioning the security boost by Thai authorities for its embassy despite that there...
Security beef-up at and around Sanam Luang
X-ray machines will be installed at seven points in Sanam Luang on Friday to screen mourners before they are allowed into the inner part...
Police estimate 50,000-60,000 people visit the Grand Palace each day to...
In view of the fact that between 50,000-60,000 people arrive at the Grand Palace each day to pay their last tribute to HM King...
Chiang Rai steps up security during mourning period
CHIANG RAI – The local authorities in Chiang Rai province increase security at department stores and important tourist sites during a 30-day period of...
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Pattaya police raid illegal poker den, arrest 19 including foreign nationals
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Monitor lizard startles tourists at Wong Amat Beach before being safely returned to nature
PATTAYA, Thailand – A peaceful afternoon at Wong Amat Beach turned into an unforgettable moment for tourists when a monitor lizard unexpectedly emerged among...