Month: July 2011

News

July 29, 2011December 6, 2023

Journalist protection group calls for dropping lese majeste charges against Thai editor

The US-based Committee to Protect Journalists called Friday on Thai authorities to drop lese-majeste charges filed against an editor that could lead to a 30-year-jail sentence. “The growing official use of lese-majesty charges to stifle free expression has greatly undermined Thailand’s democratic credentials and done more harm than good to the royal institution the laws […]

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South

July 29, 2011

Four Thai soldiers injured in Narathiwat bomb attack

Narathiwat : Four troops were injured when insurgents detonated a roadside homemade bomb to ambush them following an attack against an Army post in Narathiwat with M79 grenades Friday morning. The insurgents detonated three bombs to ambush two military and police teams following the M79 attack against the base of the Peaceful Development Unit 316 […]

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North

July 29, 2011October 25, 2012

Thai police prepare security units for by-elections on 31 July

BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 (NNT) – The Royal Thai Police is ready to dispatch over 1,600 officers to secure by-elections in Nong Khai and Sukhothai as well as the ballot recount in Yala on 31 July, believing the situation will be peaceful. Ahead of the two by-elections to be held this Sunday for Constituency 2 […]

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North

July 29, 2011April 5, 2022

Anti-coal Mine Group to Fight On after Leader Killed in Thailand

The anti-coal mine movement in Samut Sakhon Province has pledged to remain firm despite one of its leaders having been assassinated. The group also pressed authorities to bring those responsible to justice. The anti-coal mine movement in Samut Sakhon Province held a meeting to determine its next move after one of its leaders, Thongnak Sawekjinda, […]

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News

July 29, 2011December 6, 2023

Thai schools urged to promote Chinese language learning

BANGKOK, 29 July 2011 (NNT) – The Ministry of Education is urging schools nationwide to promote Chinese language study as it has been regarded an important tool to support educational development to the international level. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Education Churairat Sangboonnum on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Beijing Normal University on […]

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Bangkok

July 29, 2011June 18, 2017

Malian national arrested in Bangkok with ‘ice’ worth US$350,000

BANGKOK, July 28 – A Malian man on Thursday was detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport for smuggling three kilogrammes of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice, valued at Bt10.5 million (US$350,000), according to customs officers. Demba Dabo, a Malian national, was apprehended with three kilogrammes of ‘ice’ hidden in car shafts and automotive spare parts […]

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Pattaya

July 28, 2011

Thai Authorities look for answers following Pattaya Jet Ski Scam exposed on national TV

A national TV channel that recently exposed a Jet Ski Scam operating on Pattaya Beach has local government and the Police hastily seeking answers as to why this illegal activity has been allowed to occur for many years. Despite foreign television programs, You Tube and social networking sites featuring stories of Jet Ski scams, the […]

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Pattaya

July 28, 2011

Pattaya Police to Wipe Out Prostitution Along along the Beach

Pattaya police wipes out prostitutes and teens who usually gather for unlawful purposes on the beach since many tourists have been harassed by them. Pattaya, 27 July 2011 [PDN]; Pol.Capt. Tanasit Keanleum Deputy Superintendent of Pattaya Police along with his team and Pattaya volunteer Police arrested prostitutes and teens who usually gather for unlawful purposes […]

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