BANGKOK, 18 June 2011 (NNT) – Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban has announced that the Democrat Party will launch a campaign at Ratchaprasong Intersection on 23 June while calling for the red shirts to stop all disturbances. In his capacity as the Democrat Party Secretary-General, Mr Suthep stated that a major campaign of the party […]
BANGKOK, June 17 — Police on Friday arrested four suspects in relation to a call centre scam, deceiving victims in Thailand to transfer money to them with more than 50 people falling victim to the gang, according to Central Investigation Bureau deputy chief Pol Maj Gen Panya Mamen. Gen Panya said that Tan Chen Hang, […]
A brother of a Bhum Jai Thai Party candidate for Lop Buri was gunned down in a broad day light in Chanasongkram district on Thursday. Police believed the attack was politically motivated. Subhan Jirapanwanich, 53, a chairman of Tambon Administration Organisation in Lop Buri was rushed to nearby Washirapayabaran Hospital, but he was later pronounced […]
An Indian national has been detained by Thai customs officials for allegedly smuggling 20 kg of ketamine, a party drug, worth at least USD two million. The man, identified as Khadher Mohideen Sherif Khaja Mohhdeen, was arrested on arrival at Thai capital’s Suvarnabhumi Airport with the banned substance, customs officials said. Mohideen, 44, flew in […]
BANGKOK, 15 June 2011 (NNT)-Permanent Secretary of the BMA Charoenrat Chutikarn has launched a motorcade of tractors, tuk tuks and bicycles in an attempt to raise awareness and encourage Bangkok residents to exercise their rights in the upcoming elections. The event has been provided by 5 district offices and the Public Relations Division. The motorcade […]
BANGKOK, June 14 – Samut Prakan, immediately east-southeast of the capital, has been identified as Thailand’s most likely province to experience political violence in the lead up to the July 3 general election as likely to rise in other areas designated as ‘red zones’ which are at risk of election-related violence. The province also is […]
BANGKOK, 14 June 2011 (NNT) – The Democrat Party remains confident that it will win at least 27 MP seats in Bangkok despite a recent poll in favor of the Pheu Thai Party and has announced its plan to organize three major campaigns in the city this week. According to Mr Apirak Kosayodhin, Director of […]
A couple who fled to safety in Bangkok after being banged up in the Philippines on adultery charges are to feature in ‘Locked Up Abroad’ on National Geographic Television this week. David Scott, from Swindon, Wilts, and Cynthia Reyes, from Manila, made their break for freedom after colleague Andy Chant and myself took up their […]
