Police hunting attackers who sprayed acid on women in Bangkok
Police are hunting male attackers who sprayed liquid acid on women in Bangkok, five victims reported so far. Read more: MCOT
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Bangkok Call Center Scam Gang Drove British Soldier To Commit Suicide
Bangkok police arrested a ‘call center’ scam gang operating from a rented house on Sukhumvit road. The gangs modus operandi: entice the victims to reveal their personal information and transfer their money to the scammers’ bank account. One of the victims an ex-British soldier lost his saving and killed himself. BANGKOK – June 6, 2012 […]
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Bangkok implements 5 measures to prevent drug abuse in schools
BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expediting its campaign against drug abuse in all BMA-run schools across Bangkok. Deputy Bangkok Governor Malinee Sukavejworakit has presided over a ceremony to present the policy and directions against narcotic substances to executives of all 436 BMA schools. She has also instructed the […]
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Red shirts rally in front of parliament
BANGKOK, 7 June 2012 (NNT) – The United Front for Democracy against Dictatorship (UDD) have gathered in front of the parliament in Bangkok in protest against the judges of the Constitution Court. Tables have been set up to gather signatures, seeking to impeach seven Constitution Court judges, following a controversial decision to launch the judicial […]
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Security strengthened in Bangkok for red shirts’ rally tomorrow
Security is tightened in front of the Parliament in Bangkok on Wednesday as pro-government protesters, known as red shirts, are scheduled to gather to seek impeachment of the Constitution Court’s judges. Police have concrete barriers erected around routes to the Parliament, such as at Karn Ruen, Pichai intersections, including the intersection between Ratchavithi Road and […]
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Bangkok ranks 17 among top 29 cities to visit in 2012
BANGKOK, 6 June 2012 (NNT) – Bangkok, despite its chaotic atmosphere, has been ranked as the world’s 17th must-visit city, according to a guide to the top 29 countries to visit in 2012 compiled by a famous international men’s magazine. Online men’s magazine “AskMen” has revealed its annual ranking of the world’s Top 29 Cities […]
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Ghanaian arrested with 1 kg of drugs at Suvarnabhumi airport
SAMUT PRAKAN, June 5- A Ghanaian was detained for attempting to smuggle one kilogramme of crystal methamphetamine, also known as ‘ice,’ with an estimated street value of Bt3.5 million (more than US$116,600) at Thailand’s main international airport, according to a senior customs officer. Ghanaian arrested with 1.5 kg of ‘ice’ at Suvarnabhumi airport Kwabena Dwamena, […]
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Two killed as vans crash in Bangkok
Two transport vans collided on Rom Khlao Road in Bangkok’s Min Buri district yesterday at 5.20am, resulting in two deaths – a van driver and his 12-year-old son. Sixteen other people were injured. The deceased driver’s van was heading towards Lat Krabang, transporting people wishing to make merit in Kanchanaburi. Police found it collided with […]
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