Tag: Security

Asia

August 23, 2014

Tens of Thousands of Pakistanis Breach Security Barrier Around Prime Minister’s House Asking Him to Step Down

Following days of protests, tens of thousands of anti-government demonstrators led by two populist politicians, Imran Khan and Dr. Tahirul Qadri, peacefully breached the capital of Pakistan’s no-go ‘red zone’ manned by thousands of police and paramilitary troops. Protesters were seen handing flowers to police and military security, who have orders to show restraint while […]

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Thai soldiers confront with protesting Thai-Muslim villagers, top, during a protest outside Ingkhayuth military base in Pattani province, southern Thailand

South

July 27, 2014February 12, 2023

Highest security in Hat Yai

HAT YAI – Authorities have beefed up security in this bustling southern district to the highest level as the end of Ramadan draws near with tourists starting to return to the southern border tourist city. Songkhla police chief Pol Maj Gen Ekkapob Prasitwattanachai said on Sunday the security alert in Hat Yai had been raised […]

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Bangkok

July 25, 2014

Thai police beef up security at Israeli embassy in Bangkok

BANGKOK, July 25 – Thai police have deployed three companies of officers to increase security and oversee conveniences at the Israel Embassy in Bangkok, while various groups of Muslims planned to gather to celebrate International Al-Quds Day. Al-Quds Day is an annual event held on the last Friday of Ramadan to express solidarity with the […]

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News

July 10, 2014December 6, 2023

SRT steps up security for train passengers

BANGKOK, 10 July 2014 (NNT) – The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has intensified security on trains in the hope to gain more confidence from train passengers who travel during a long holiday starting this Friday. SRT Governor Praphat Chongsa-nguan said the security measures during the long holiday included night-time security patrol on trains and […]

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Pattaya

June 10, 2014

South Pattaya Nightclub Security Guard arrested for assault on Israeli Brothers

Late on Sunday Night a fight broke out at a Nightclub on Walking Street which was shown on Thai National TV News forcing Pattaya Police to take decisive action against the venue and those responsible for the altercation. Two Israeli Brothers, Mr. Eli Aurheem aged 31 and Mr. Dekel Aurheem aged 27 went to Lucifer’s […]

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Pattaya

June 8, 2014June 8, 2014

Security Guards Assault 2 foreigners in Pattaya

A group of 5 security guards cowardly ganged up on 2 brothers who were in Lucifer night club. They attacked them because they only bought 1 drink. PATTAYA – June 8, 2014 [PDN]; at 2.00 a.m., the Pattaya tourist police were notified from Mr. Eli Avrhrm, aged 31, Israeli nationality, with a contused face, that […]

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Asia

May 24, 2014

Chinese government prohibits use of Windows 8, cites security concerns

China’s Central Government Procurement Center, citing Microsoft’s shutdown of Windows XP security support on April 8, issued a notice this week banning use of the Windows 8 operating system (OS) on new desktops, laptops and tablets by government agencies. Personal machines are not affected by the ban. The Windows XP shutdown comes thirteen years after […]

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News

April 6, 2014December 6, 2023

Nok Air CEO apologises for security blunder

Nok Air chief executive Patee Sarasin on Sunday apologised for an airline security blunder that allowed a stranger on a plane at Hat Yai airport. Read more: Bangkok Post

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