The The U.S. Embassy in Laos has issued a travel alert for Xaisomboun province due to recent shooting and explosion attacks. The embassy also prohibited Embassy personnel from travelling to Xaisomboun Province. The Department of State alerts U.S. citizens to the risks of traveling to the Xaisomboun province of Laos due to recent shooting attacks […]
NATIONAL POLICE Commissioner Pol General Jakthip Chaijinda has ordered a close watch over the Chinese Embassy in Bangkok and major tourist sites after several explosions hit China on Wednesday. Millions of Chinese people visit Thailand each year. The number of Chinese tourists in the country looks set to increase during the National Day holidays that […]
BANGKOK, 12 June 2015 (NNT) – The Ministry of Public Health will declare MERS as a dangerous communicable disease within 1-2 days. According to Dr. Surachet Satitramai, acting permanent secretary of the ministry of public health, automatic body temperature sensors have been installed at all international airports to screen inbound passengers. Read more: NNT
Three thermoscan inspection points are in place at Suvarnabhumi Airport as the nation gets ready for the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). Phet Chancharoen, director of Airport Department, Suvarnabhumi Airport, said that the inspections have started since June 2. Medical supports are also ready. Read more: The Nation
The government has tightened security in public spaces across the capital, as officials attempted to play down fears that violent attacks will target up to 100 locations Sunday. One of the suspects in the Criminal Court grenade attack last week alleged that a wave of attacks would be unleashed today across Bangkok. Read more: Bangkok […]
BANGKOK, 6 March 2015 (NNT)-The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) has coordinated rescue efforts in preparation for thunderstorm forecast across the country until next Monday. According to DDPM Deputy Director-General Anusorn Kaewkangwan, the high pressure system from China could bring thunder and hail storms to some areas in the Northeast, lower Central region […]
The Chiang Mai Police head office has registered LINE accounts as a channel for receiving complaints and crime alerts from the public. Chiang Mai police chief Pol Maj Gen Montree Samboonphanon said each police station will have its own LINE IDs. Read more: The Nation
The US Embassy warned American citizens in Thailand early Wednesday of possible dangers because of the release of the report on CIA torture and rendition. According to the email, sent to those who register for US government information, the release of the US Senate’s report “could prompt anti-US protests and violence against US interests, including […]
