CHON BURI, June 19 – The Cabinet on Tuesday approved further extension of the emergency decree in Thailand’s three southernmost border provinces for another three months, said Anusorn Eiamsa-ard, deputy government spokesman. The emergency decree will be extended from June 20 to Sept 19 as proposed by the National Security Council (NSC) to facilitate the […]
BANGKOK, 17 June 2012 (NNT) – Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport has opened a new security checking point for outgoing passengers since June 15. The new passenger screening unit located on the eastern side of the passenger terminal has proved efficient in cutting down queues of outgoing travelers. Mr. Somchai Sawasdipol, Suvarnabhumi Airport Director, said the new […]
BANGKOK, 13 June 2012 (NNT) – The Airports of Thailand (AoT) is ready to open its new luggage checking system on the east side of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport’s passenger terminal in order to accelerate the immigration process. Suvarnabhumi Airport Director Somchai Sawasdipol said the airport has recently installed several high-technology luggage scanners at a new […]
Security is tightened in front of the Parliament in Bangkok on Wednesday as pro-government protesters, known as red shirts, are scheduled to gather to seek impeachment of the Constitution Court’s judges. Police have concrete barriers erected around routes to the Parliament, such as at Karn Ruen, Pichai intersections, including the intersection between Ratchavithi Road and […]
YALA, 26 April 2012 (NNT) – Thailand’s southern police has tightened security measures in preparation for the 8th anniversary of a crackdown at the Krue Se Mosque in Pattani province, amidst reports of possible insurgent attacks on the day. Deputy National Police Chief Police General Suwat Chan-itthikul today visited the police’s operation center for southern […]
PATTANI, April 23 – A defence volunteer was shot dead in the restive southern province of Pattani Monday morning as he was on his way to provide security for a school in the municipality. The victim was identified as Sulkipli Tahe, 46, a defence volunteer in the provincial seat. Read more: MCOT
BANGKOK, 20 April 2012 (NNT) – The Department of Land Transport of Thailand will impose a stricter measure against taxi drivers who have no professional driving license starting from 1 May 2012. The new rule has the objective to control the number of taxis and ensure higher security for passengers. Director-General of the Department of […]
PATTANI, April 19 – Thailand’s Army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha said he is not satisfied with the overall approach and security operations coping with the country’s ongoing southern insurgency, but even as he spoke five more deaths were registered in the insurgency. In the latest development, a combined force of police, soldiers and local administration […]
