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Pakistani Held In Bangkok On Suspicion Of Arson Attack

Police have arrested a 46-year-old Pakistani man in Bangkok for alleged involvement in the world’s sixth deadliest arson that killed 259 people in Pakistan in 2012. Abdul Rehman was arrested at the Royal Garden Home hotel on Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Nana) following a raid by commandos from the Crime Suppression Division (CSD) and Interpol officers….

Earthquake Warning For North And West Thailand

A prominent seismologist has warned that all provinces in the North and the West are vulnerable to powerful earthquakes as a result of shaking “blind” faults that have not been officially recorded. He added that any new building construction in the region should put more emphasis on earthquake-resistant engineering to limit the damage if they…

Bangkok Motor Expo Models Wear Elegant Dresses For This Year’s Show

  One of the highlights of all international Motor Expo’s, besides the shiny new cars, are the sexy models who straddle them. This year, however, the organizer of the Bangkok Motor Expo gave their models a directive that they must wear pants or skirts that fall below their knees since the entertainment at the event is…

Thailand Preparing To Welcome The Crown Prince As King

  Many people are preparing for the historic accession of the Crown Prince to the Throne to become King Rama X. Suppliers are stocking up with t-shirts, flags and portraits ready for what is expected to be a huge demand. National Legislative Assembly (NLA) President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said he was waiting for an audience with…

Motor Traders Hope That Expo Will Boost Sales

Motor Traders are hoping that the 33rd Thailand Motor Expo which starts at Muang Thong Thani on December 1 will kick-start sales in what is normally a busy time of year. During the first 10 months of this year, auto sales fell by 0.7 per cent to 617,159 cars from the corresponding period last year. …

Chiang Mai Policeman Killed In Gun Battle

A policeman was killed and a suspect arrested in an exchange of fire between a police drug squad and a group of three alleged drug dealers in Mae Taeng district  on Tuesday. A manhunt was  launched during the night for two other suspects, one of whom was believed to be wounded. The incident took place…

Crown Prince Invited To Take Up The Throne

The National Legislative Assembly met on Tuesday morning to acknowledge the accession of the Crown Prince to the throne. The meeting followed a special meeting of the cabinet and the National Council for Peace and Order on extending the invitation to the new King to take the throne. Officials will have an audience with HRH…

Tourist Bus Overturns In Koh Samui

A tourist bus carrying 28 Chinese tourists overturned on the Island of Koh Samui in Surat Thani Province on Sunday night, injuring 10 of the 28 passengers. Bo Phut  Police reported that the driver of the bus lost control as the vehicle went round a bend, causing the bus to topple over on its side….

Columbian Thieves Operating In Thailand

Foreign gangsters are using their “foreign look” to aid them as they rob homes in wealthy housing estates, police warn.  Many security guards are reluctant to challenge foreigners , allowing them free-access to housing estates. The recent arrest of two Colombian nationals has revealed how they could so easily drive past security and target houses…

Fingerprints ID System For New Mobile Customers

All mobile phone operators will have to introduce an online fingerprint ID system for new prepaid and postpaid mobile SIM card registration, with a proposed deadline set for next February. Furthermore the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) are urging all existing mobile users to put their fingerprints in the system voluntarily for their own…