Month: June 2023

News

June 1, 2023December 5, 2023

Move Forward Party’s Pita Limjaroenrat case could force new poll

Details of shareholding violation complaints against Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat will decide his fate and determine if the May 14 general election is nullified, according to caretaker Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam. Pita Limjaroenrat would face cabinet dissolution petition He was responding to questions about the possible scenarios if the Constitutional Court […]

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News

June 1, 2023December 5, 2023

Bank of Thailand Raises Key Interest Rate

BANGKOK, May 31 – The Bank of Thailand (BoT) raised its key policy rate by 0.25 percentage point from 1.75 to 2.00 percent, effective immediately. Thai Economy Recovering Despite Global Volatility Mr. Piti Disyatat, Secretary of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), announced the outcome of the meeting on Wednesday. The Thai economy should continue to […]

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Phuket

June 1, 2023

Phuket’s Crime-Free Project Nabs Over 1,000 Foreigners for Visa Overstay

BANGKOK (NNT) – In a major win for Phuket’s acclaimed crime-free project, over 1,000 foreigners have been apprehended for overstaying their visas, thanks to the collaborative efforts of the Phuket Immigration Office and 800 accommodation providers on the resort island. Wanted Indian suspect Arrested in Maha Sarakham With 1,273 Days of Overstay Phuket officials said […]

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Phuket

June 1, 2023

Australian Man Fined 10,000 Baht and Pays 40,000 Baht for Damages After Road Rage Incident in Phuket

An Australian man was fined 10,000 baht and paid 40,000 baht for damages after a road rage incident with a minivan in Wichit, Mueang Phuket. He also faced imprisonment for two months but he received suspension of his imprisonment sentence with one year probation. Foreign Man Destroys Side Mirrors of Minivan During Road Rage Incident […]

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North

June 1, 2023

3 Myanmar migrants and Thai driver killed in a car accident in Ayutthaya

Three undocumented migrant workers from Myanmar and the Thai driver of a pickup truck died and six other workers were injured when their vehicle flipped over and caught fire, as the driver tried to evade arrest. Illegal migrants caught on western border in Kanchanaburi The tragic incident took place on the Asian Highway in Chiang […]

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Entertainment venue in Patong, Kathu District, Phuket

Phuket

June 1, 2023

Two Illegal Nightclubs Raided in Kathu for Allegedly Opening Late and Allowing Minors Entry

Two illegal nightclubs were raided in Kathu for allegedly opening over the legal closing times and allowing minors to enter the venue. Pattaya nightclub faces closure after police raid Officials from the Department of Provincial Administration (DOPA) led by Mr. Narong Thipsiri and Kathu Police raided two nightclubs ‘Ratree Club’ and ‘Maha Nakhon Phuket’ at […]

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Khao Chi Chan or Buddha Hill, is a famous tourist attraction located in Sattahip

Pattaya

June 1, 2023

South Korean Man Arrested in Sattahip for Allegedly Being Involved with Illegal Drug Networks

A wanted South Korean suspect was arrested in Sattahip for allegedly being involved in major illegal drugs. South Korean Tourist Arrested in Bangkok with Crystal Meth Immigration Deputy Commander Major General Pantana Nuchanart told the press on Wednesday (May 31st) that a man identified only as MR. KIM, 26, a South Korean national, was a […]

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News

June 1, 2023December 5, 2023

Thai Armed Forces Military Reform in Progress

BANGKOK, June 1 (TNA) – The Defence Council has acknowledged progress of a reform plan for the armed forces to reduce the budget and the personnel, said Col Jittanat Punnotok a deputy spokesman for the Defence Ministry. Army chief dismisses chance of another military coup as “negative probability” The reform plan is aimed to enhance […]

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