In another raid yesterday under the government’s drug suppression policy, four suspected dealers and six users were arrested and 52 amphetamine tablets seized at a slum in Bangkok near Don Mueang airport. One suspect was a 16 year old male, and three others were identified as Itthirit Janthabal, Jaturong Duangphattra, and Jakkraphob Bunsaeng, who claimed […]
BANGKOK, 3 May 2011 (NNT) – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will start operating the extension of the BTS sky train service from On Nut to Bearing stations from 12 August 2011 onwards; the train service will be free of charge until 2012 New Year. Speaking after the meeting of BMA executives, BMA Spokesperson Jate […]
A 10-year-old boy died yesterday after being hauled out of a pool at Siam Park in Bangkok on the weekend Sutthiphong Panthong, who was swimming in a 1.2-metre pool at the amusement park and should not have been out of his depth, was pulled out of the pool on Saturday. An autopsy was underway to […]
BANGKOK, 2 May 2011 (NNT) – The Metropolitan Police has stationed security units at the US Embassy in Bangkok to ensure safety around the clock on fears that the death of Osama bin Laden would trigger terrorist attacks on the premises. Commander of the Metropolitan Police Division 5 Police Major General Somchai Patcharainto stated that […]
Thai authorities have raided more than a dozen community radio stations in Bangkok thought to be sympathetic to the anti-government “Red Shirt” movement. Police say the stations, located in Bangkok and surrounding areas, were raided Tuesday, after broadcasting statements defaming the Thai monarchy. Insulting the monarchy is a serious crime in Thailand. The raids came […]
An extradition hearing for two Thais wanted for trial on murder charges in Australia began in the Criminal Court in Bangkok on Monday. Australian authorities have requested their extradition for trial through the Thai Foreign Ministry and the Office of the Attorney-General’s international affairs department, under a warrant issued by a Melbourne court. Read more: […]
Commuters can start using the long awaited extension of the Skytrain’s Sukhumvit Line from On Nut to Baring on August 12. A trial run was scheduled for May 4, with the media invited, Jate Sopitpongstorn, spokesman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, said Monday after a meeting of BMA executives. Read more: The Nation
BANGKOK, 24 April 2011 (NNT)-The Government has launched a new operation in eradicating illicit drugs in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces called “3-1-5”. It is said to have involved ordinary Thais, police force and soldiers in building forces against drug abuse. Prime Minister Abhisit Vejajiva said in his weekly address yesterday that in the past […]
