BANGKOK, 28 September 2012 (NNT) – The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok has issued another warning to U.S. citizens living in Thailand to stay vigilant and to avoid areas that may be targeted for demonstrations. According to a security message issued yesterday on the U.S. Embassy’s website, U.S. citizens are to exercise extra caution when travelling […]
On September 28, an opening ceremony will officially designate Pattaya’s Walking Street as a “Safety Zone” to assure the safety of tourists and residents alike. Improvements will include more surveillance cameras and police patrolling the area. Read more: Pattayadailynews.com
BANGKOK, Sept 24 – Army chief Gen Prayutha Chan-ocha said on Monday that he ordered more checkpoints and beefed up security in Thailand’s restive southern border provinces following last week’s car bomb which claimed six lives and wounded dozens in Pattani. Gen Prayuth said security personnel will step up their tactical moves as the insurgents […]
Security authorities in the southern provinces have tightened their guard following an attack in broad daylight on a train in Narathiwat on Tuesday, which killed a security volunteer. Police and army troops have set up more checkpoints on the road and were seen patrolling the railway, paying particular attention risky spots in Cho I Rong, […]
BANGKOK, 25 August 2012 (NNT) – The Airports of Thailand (AOT) has stepped up its security measures at the Hat Yai Airport, following continued violent incidents in the southern border region. AOT President, Flying Officer Anirut Thanomkulabutra, said that, in a move to prevent any act of terror and to assure the public of their […]
BANGKOK, Aug 24 – A senior Thai military officer on Thursday brushed aside Cambodia’s dissatisfaction over the thorough inspection of Cambodian muslims entering Thailand, insisting that the measure is necessary as far as national security is concerned. Maj-Gen Dittaporn Sasa-smit, spokesman of the Internal Security Operations Command (ISOC), said the inspection enables the authorities to […]
A 40 year old woman who is 4 months pregnant reported an alleged assault at a Discotheque in South Pattaya by one of the security staff in the early hours of Thursday Morning. Khun Petrung who had sustained clear injuries to her face consistent with being punched, was joined by the alleged attacker, Khun Chayar […]
Security agencies in Songkhla province have stepped up security measures to prevent possible violent attacks by insurgent groups as Ramadan comes to an end. Hat Yai police have set up checkpoints and are searching all vehicles after Songkhla governor Kritsada Boonrat ordered tighter security after intelligence gathering agencies warned that Songkhla may be the insurgent’s […]
