Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha has shrugged off a suggestion that he invokes Section 44 to fire Bangkok Governor M.R. Sukhumbhand Paribatra for his failure to solve flooding in Bangkok. He said Tuesday that the governor was elected by people in Bangkok and, hence, it was their duty to keep check on his performance and it […]
Democrat leader Abhisit Vejjajiva has admitted the spill-over of criticism of flood handling by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is affecting the popularity of the party in the capital. Mr Abhisit said on Wednesday the anger of Bangkokians after the floods was understandable. Read more: Bangkok Post
BANGKOK: — Spitting, blowing nose and littering in public places now could face a fine of 2,000 baht under a tightened enforcement of city cleanliness law by city police. Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) City Law Enforcement Department director Sophon Photisop said now he has ordered city police in all 50 districts to tighten enforcement of […]
Twelve people were injured when their bus crashed into a concrete fence and pillar at Bangkok’s Don Muang International Airport early Tuesday morning. The accident occurred at 3am on Vibhavadi Road when the Bangkok-Khemrat bus carrying 18 people. Read more: The Nation
A sleepless night turned into a nightmarish morning for Bangkok commuters after torrential overnight rain left the city flooded and gridlocked for the Monday rush hour. Montri, Phetkasem, Sri Ayutthaya, Pracha Songkhrok and Sukhumvit, were inundated. Read more: Bangkok Post
A family of four was found dead at their home in Bangkok‘s Taling Chan district Monday night in what police believe to be a mass-murder suicide. Two parents, their 9-year-old son and daughter aged 13 were found around 7pm. Read more: Bangkok Post
Immigration police today arrested an Iraqi national at Suvarnabhumi airport after finding his passport was fake. Saif Hussein Ali Anbagi, 22, was detained for questioning after he produced his passport at an immigration counter at the Departure Lounge of the airport for check before leaving on a Qatar Airline flight QR 831 for Qatar at […]
Police rounded up 104 prostitutes from several areas around Bangkok Thursday night. The arrest was announced at a press conference at the Metropolitan Police Bureau. Read more: The Nation
