Thailand Provincial Governors Instructed to Inspect Fireworks Supply Chains
PRESS RELEASE:
Permanent Secretary for the Interior Suttipong Juljarern has discussed details related to the recent explosion at a warehouse in Muno sub-district of Narathiwat’s Su-ngai Kolok district. He said the incident could be traced...
Phuket Authorities Close Illegal Cannabis Venues
PRESS RELEASE:
Authorities have shut down illegal cannabis dispensaries in Phuket province and warned business operators to strictly comply with cannabis-related laws and regulations.
Phuket’s Public Health Office reported that local authorities recently shut down thirteen...
Illegal Female Taxi Driver Arrested in Phuket
Phuket –
An illegal female taxi driver was arrested and fined after using her personal vehicle to transfer passengers as an illegal taxi in Phuket.
The Phuket Provincial Police told the Phuket Express that they were...
Minor Customer Found at Unlicensed Bar in Patong
Patong –
A woman was arrested after she allegedly opened an unlicensed bar without permission and allowed a minor customer.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday night (September 26th) they arrested a...
Beach Vendor in Patong Arrested For Selling Alcohol
Patong –
A beach vendor was arrested for selling alcohol without a permit in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that on Tuesday in the early morning (October 24th) they arrested a beach vendor...
Mixed Messages on Chinese Police Working with Thai Police, No Patrols, Only Info Sharing
Thailand-
In an unusual move, Chinese police will join Thai police in tourist hotspots to patrol in the near future to boost tourist confidence, said the director of the Tourism Authority of Thailand. However,...
Court Schedules Hearings for ITV Shares Case and Article 112 Amendment
PRESS RELEASE:
The Constitutional Court has set a date for 2 important hearings. The first is set for December 20th, addressing allegations against Pita Limjaroenrat for holding shares in a media company during election candidacy....
Interior Ministry Mulls Over Extending Nightlife Hours in Other Provinces
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The Ministry of Interior of Thailand has reiterated the need to assess the pilot areas that allow entertainment venues to remain open until 4 AM before considering the expansion to other provinces or...
Phuket Serial Thief Arrested in Bangkok
Phuket-
A serial thief who allegedly stole from many places in Phuket, even including stealing from a Phuket prosecutor, was arrested in Bangkok just before the past weekend.
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) reported on...
Counterfeit Goods Seized in Patong Worth 10 Million Baht
Patong –
More than 500 counterfeit goods were seized at shops in Patong and collectively were worth more than 10 million baht.
The Region 8 Police told the Phuket Express that on Sunday (January 28th)...
