Police Hospital Senior Doctor Says Thaksin’s Health Still a Concern
PRESS RELEASE:
Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was still being treated in hospital over the weekend and a senior doctor said his condition remained a concern, three days after his historic return from self-exile.
The 74-year-old...
Overstaying Algerian Arrested in Phuket
Phuket –
An Algerian man was arrested near Chalong Police Station for 193 days of overstay.
Phuket Immigration told the Phuket Express that they had been notified of an overstaying foreigner by a tip given...
Parliament Accepts Public Draft Bills on Equality and Identity
PRESS RELEASE:
Parliament has accepted three public draft bills aimed at addressing crucial societal issues. The drafts, presented on behalf of the public, focus on legalizing same-sex marriage, promoting gender acceptance, and redefining prostitution.
First Deputy...
1 Million Baht Reward Offered for Information Leading to the Arrest of an Escaped...
Nakhon Si Thammarat –
The Thai Department of Corrections has increased the amount of a reward from 100,000 baht to 1,000,000 baht for anyone who gives details that lead to the arrest of a prominent...
Fatal Shooting of Teacher in Bangkok Leads to Proposals for Banning Guns in Public
National —
Thai Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul revealed he is planning to tighten gun control laws by prohibiting everyone, including those with legal permits, from carrying a gun in public, except for authorized government...
Twenty-one People Arrested in Patong in Seven Days Crime Crackdown
Patong –
The Patong Police arrested 21 suspects in 15 separate cases during a seven days of crime crackdown campaign before the recent Loy Krathong Day.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that from November...
Patong Motorbike Thief Arrested
Patong –
A motorbike thief was arrested in Patong.
The Patong Police told the Phuket Express that earlier this month on December 16th, an unidentified motorbike owner filed a report that their motorbike was parked in...
Ongoing Debate Continues Over Draft Thai Cannabis Bill Banning Recreational Use, Prescription Certificates Proposed
National—
On January 15th, 2024, Dr. Cholnan Srikaew, the Thai Minister of Public Health, publicly revealed an issue with Mr. Prasitchai Noonuan, a member of the Thai cannabis network, who mentioned the Cannabis and Hemp...
British Teacher Who Allegedly Took Away a Minor and Molested Her in Phuket Arrested...
Thailand –
A British teacher who allegedly took away a minor from her guardians and molested her in Phuket many years ago was arrested in Chiang Mai.
The Immigration Bureau told the Phuket Express that this...
Legal Action Taken Against Illegal Taxi Drivers in Phuket
Phuket –
Legal action is being taken against two illegal taxi drivers in Phuket.
The Phuket Land Transport Office (PLTO) reported that on Thursday (February 15th) from 4:00 P.M. to 6 P.M. relevant officials set...
