Thailand

Five passengers received minor injuries when their tour bus ran off Phetkasem highway and crashed into the median ditch in Southern Thailand on Monday night. Police said the accident occurred about 11.10pm in Prachuap Khiri Khan. The Bus driver, Mr.Preecha Chansingkhon, 68, told police he left Bangkok early on Monday night for Nakhon Si Thammarat. Nearing the Bang Saphan intersection, …

Lawmakers in Thailand have approved measures to regulate online food delivery services after customer complaints during the covid-19 lockdown. Food delivery surged in Thailand due to the lockdown. The Trade Competition Commission warned that if food delivery platforms increased prices unfairly they could be fined. “The Covid-19 outbreak has changed consumer behavior and more consumers are using these online services and there …

Police in Northern Thailand’s city of Chiang Mai have arrested an Indian man on charges of electronic card skimming and possession of fake Credit Cards. The 36-year-old Indian man was arrested at a hotel room. Police in the northern city found him in possession of several fake credit cards and stolen ATM cards. Chiang Mai Police said they would continue …

All nightlife venues in Thailand, bars and entertainment venues, including wet massage parlous, will open their doors again on Wednesday. While some foreigners will be allowed into Thailand, but not tourists. The reopening of nightlife venues comes as virus lockdown restrictions are further eased in Thailand. According to the media,  the Centre for Covid-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) on Monday gave …

Pressure is once again mounting on the Thai police in the hunt for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhya, who is wanted in Thailand over a high-profile hit-and-run case. The prosecution warned its the Thai police’s responsibility to speed up locating the Red Bull Heir. The Office of the Attorney-General (OAG) cannot extradite the suspect until the Thai police locate which …

Thailand’s health department has reported on Monday that the Kingdom has gone 35 consecutive says without a local Covid-19 Coronavirus case. However health officials have confirmed 7 imported cases with Thai returnees. The 7 imported covid-19 coronavirus cases brings the total number of infections in Thailand to 3,169 with 58 deaths since January. All the new cases were Thai nationals …

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission has found Thai police guilty of mild dereliction of duty in their lenient handling of the fatal hit-and-run case against fugitive Red Bull heir Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya. “Mr Vorayuth, the Red Bull heir has been seen at public sporting events and elsewhere overseas. He is accused of being behind the wheel when his Ferrari hit and …

Thailand has called on ASEAN members to collaborate over public health in a bid to reopen inter-regional travel as part of post-Covid 19 measures to restore the regional economy. It was among three proposals made by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha as he attended the ASEAN Summit held by Vietnam via teleconference on Friday. Also participating were leaders of the other nine ASEAN …

Thailand’s Narcotics Control Board has reported that heroin is making a comeback in Thailand with teenagers, who are unaware of the dangers. The Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) reports rising numbers of teenagers aged between 15-18 admitted to rehabilitation programs for heroin addiction. In 2017, over 3,700 teenagers attended rehab for heroin addiction. However, that number increased to …

Police in Northern Thailand have arrested 61 people in connection with one of Thailand’s biggest money laundering cases this year. Valued at over Bt10 billion (US$323 Million) Provincial Police Region 5 reported. The suspects are thought to be part of a drug syndicate and money laundering network. Allegedly run by a Chinese man identified as Chien Ma, 45. He was caught …