Former Thai policemen get five years for demanding bribes from tourists

Four former police officers attached to Bangkok’s Huai Kwang police station were sentenced to five years in prison today by the Central Criminal Court for Corruption and Misconduct Cases. Police officers providing escort service to Chinese tourists face criminal probe They were found guilty of malfeasance in office and corruption for demanding bribes from three […]

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Bangkok Tuk-Tuk Driver Arrested for Attacking British and Indian Tourists with Wrench

On November 7th, 2023, Lumpini police officers captured a tuk-tuk driver who allegedly hit British and Indian tourists with a steel wrench in Pathumwan, Bangkok, on November 5th. Bangkok Taxi Driver Arrested for Stealing Passenger’s Phone and Transferring Almost a Million Baht to Himself According to the report from Lumpini police, an investigation on local […]

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Chiang Mai to Convert Red Trucks to Electric Vehicles

On November 6th, 2023, Mr. Danainut Chokamnuay, the Assistant Minister of Industry, and relevant officials stated to Thai national media about signature transportation in Chiang Mai: Red Trucks. Thai government extends subsidy for Electric Vehicle buyers until 2027 Danainut publicly revealed that Chiang Mai is one of the unique cities that conserve its culture and […]

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Phuket ‘safety sandbox’ set to begin

PHUKET: The so-called “Safety Phuket Island Sandbox” will officially begin on Nov 26 at Pa Tong beach and Walking Street in Muang district as part of a Public Health Ministry pilot scheme to promote health and safety for tourists. Phuket Immigration Investigates Alleged Russian Working at Tour Booth Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin will preside over […]

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