PATTAYA – Authorities have dismantled a major transnational criminal syndicate operating out of Pattaya following the arrest of a Chinese national and two Thai accomplices, police announced on Monday. Call Centre Scam Targets Chiang Mai University Students, Millions Lost in Single Day Pattaya Police Chief Pol Col Anek Sathongyu revealed that investigators had been monitoring […]
The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is now allowing Thai citizens to apply for international driving permits through the “Pao Tang” mobile application, offering a fully digital process that eliminates the need to visit a DLT office. The 24-hour service enables users to complete the application, identity verification, payment, issuance, and postal delivery directly from […]
Authorities in Surat Thani Province announced the arrest of a transnational drug syndicate on Koh Phangan, implicating foreign nationals in drug trafficking and money laundering through nominee companies in real estate. Nigerian arrested in Koh Phangan island for selling cocaine, overstay The operation resulted in the arrests of three suspects: Federico Carlo Eugenio Pistolesi, an […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The Board of Investment (BOI) has approved promotion for “Music, Sports, and International Festival Businesses” to position Thailand as a global destination and tourism hub. Thailand to Host Summer Sonic and Tomorrowland Festivals Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Secretary-General of the Board of Investment (BOI), revealed that the promotion aims to reduce barriers such as […]
BANGKOK (NNT) – The government calls on international agencies and countries to fulfill their pledges in assisting Thailand to achieve its objective of reducing greenhouse gas emissions. During a two-day meeting of the Thailand Climate Action Conference (TCAC), Natural Resources and Environment Varawut Silpa-archa reminded participants to fulfill their promises to help the kingdom limit […]
BANGKOK, 27 April 2016 (NNT) – The Cabinet has endorsed a bill to prevent financial support for transnational crimes. Government Spokesperson Maj Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd said the bill was proposed by the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) after Thailand entered an agreement with other nations. Read more: NNT
Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha made clear yesterday no international observers are to be allowed to observe the referendum scheduled on August 7. At the press interview after the weekly cabinet meeting yesterday, the prime minister was asked about a proposal to invite foreign representatives to observe the referendum on the draft constitution, Gen Prayut […]
BANGKOK, 2 December 2015 (NNT) – The Cabinet has approved the transnational crime prevention framework for the year 2015 – 2021. According to Prime Minister’s Office Spokesperson Maj Gen Sansern Keawkamnerd, the framework was proposed by National Security Council and will serve as a guideline for the country to deal with current transnational crimes. Read […]
