Russian mafia controls Phuket: Chuwit

A criminal gang based in Russia has established its influence in the tourist island of Phuket with help from local officials, MP Chuwit Kamolvisit said on Thursday. Mr Chuvit, a Rak Thailand Party list MP, said the gang, called “Spachiba”, used Phuket to launder dirty money by encroaching on national forests and investing in luxury […]

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Police chief orders tight security at Thai airports following Israeli advice

BANGKOK, 16 February 2012 (NNT) – Thai National Police Chief Police General Prewpan Dhamapong has ordered tight security at international airports across Thailand following Israel’s advice to prevent another bomb attacks. The Police Commissioner General revealed that one of the bomb suspects, Mr. Mohammad Hazaei, showed sign of distress during the interrogation and wouldn’t eat […]

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DSI set to tackle eight ‘special’ criminal activities in Thailand

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has agreed to take on eight criminal activities as special issues, DSI director-general Tarit Pengdith said yesterday. On December 19, the Cabinet agreed to expand the scope of special cases to cover criminal cases related to computer activity, foreign-owned businesses in Thailand, human trafficking, mining, finance business, cosmetics, hazardous […]

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Burmese soldiers killed on Mekong

CHIANG RAI: Three Burmese soldiers were killed during a clash with an armed group of criminals on the Mekong River during an international joint river patrol, according to security sources. The sources said a joint patrol force of Burmese and Lao soldiers clashed with a group of criminals believed to be led by Nor Kham, […]

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