BANGKOK – The management of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, one of Bangkok’s most revered landmarks, has issued a public apology and pledged to address misconduct by commercial photographers following complaints from a prominent Thai business leader and visitors. Phuket Taxi Motorbike Rider Verbally Sexual Harasses Passenger The temple’s statement came in response to social media posts […]
BANGKOK, Sept 15 (TNA) – A former Japanese-style idol has filed a complaint against a freelance photographer for allegedly secretly recording her in a bathroom at a studio. Man Accused of BTS Up-Skirt Perving A 26-year-old former idol, who is now a TikTok and YouTube content creator said that on Aug 17, she had arranged […]
BANGKOK, June 1 (TNA) – The Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) is aimed at protecting rights and liberty and does not prohibit the unintentional and damage-free photographing of others, said Chaiwut Tanakamanusorn, the Minister of Digital Economy and Society. He said that PDPA was passed to prevent the abuse of personal data because business organizations […]
A photographer has been arrested in Pathum Thani for the alleged rape of a beauty pageant contestant and is also accused of sexually assaulting other contestants. Police commandoes stopped his car and took Thanawat Wisetnarakul, 38, into custody on Khlong Ha Road in Khlong Luang district on Thursday afternoon, Pol Maj Gen Phumin Phumphanmuang, special […]
PHUKET: Eight Chinese men were arrested for working illegally at Wat Chalong yesterday after they were caught shooting pre-wedding photos for a Chinese couple. The arrests were made by officers from a special unit set up by Phuket Governor Chamroen Tipayapongtada. Read more: thephuketnews.com The Phuket News
A man captured in security footage taking a photo at the Erawan Shrine on August 17 is requested to urgently contact police, as his image may include the suspected bomber. National Council for Peace and Order’s spokesman Col Winthai Suvaree said police wanted to see the photos taken by the man in a blue shirt […]
PHUKET: A Chinese wedding photographer was arrested on Bangtao Beach yesterday (March 11) while taking pre-wedding photos of a Chinese couple. Immigration police arrested Ma Chuwan, 26, on a charge of working in Thailand illegally. Read more: thephuketnews.com
The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs confiscated the passport of Japanese freelance photojournalist Yuichi Sugimoto on February 7, citing his intention to travel to Syria. The unusual decision by the Japanese foreign ministry resulted in protests, notably from foreign media, who argued that the Japanese government had violated Sugimoto’s rights. The controversy brings to light […]
