Bangkok to have alcohol free zones

BANGKOK, 31 August 2011 (NNT) – Bangkok will have alcohol free zones across the city with the move determined to curb violence that often stems from binge drinking. Deputy Permanent Secretary for Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) MD. Peerapong Saicheua will sign the memorandum of understanding with MD. Narong Sahamethapat, the Deputy Permanent Secretary for Public […]

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Three Iranians arrested in Bangkok drug smuggling cases

BANGKOK, Aug 31 – Three Iranian suspects were detained at Thailand’s Suvarnabhumi Airport in two separate crystal methamphetamine smuggling cases carrying the illegal drug, worth approximate Bt13 million (over US$433,000) in total, Thai customs officers said on Wednesday. Two Iranian men, Mizbangoush Mortezai and Rahemi Toroghi Danial, were apprehended at Thailand’s main international airport with […]

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Bangkok temples, BMA plan for homeless relief

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) plans to fund-raise Bt 10 million by December 5 for shelters and to provide aid for the homeless people of Sanam Luang. Phra Payom Kalayano of Nonthaburi’s Wat Suan Kaew has also proposed the homeless could stay and work at Wat Suan Kaew Foundation’s nine branches. Read more: The Nation

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