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Robber Turns Out To Be Decorated Policeman

An award-winning police investigator was arrested for the recent one-man armed robbery where he got away with over THB5 million in under a minute. Pol. Lt. Col. Withoon Petpankan, of Ban Bueng police station, in Chonburi, was suspected of robbing a cash delivery van at gunpoint. He was arrested prior to interrogation. Three Krung Thai…

Government Admits Possible Delay In Election

The government could delay the scheduled 2017 election if it felt that it would be detrimental to the country if it was held. The Deputy Prime Minister said the plan to hold the next general election in 2017 remained intact, but he did not rule out factors that could lead to a delay. He added…

Governor Of Bangkok Promises Improvements

The new governor of Bangkok, Pol. General Aswin Kwanmuang has pledged to make the city free of floods, traffic jams and security issues. He stated that as a person he is quick,determined and accurate and he has to achieve favourable results.He is the first police officer ever to take the top job in Bangkok. Aswin…

70% Of Thai Men Admit To Multiple Partners

A survey has found that over 70% of Thai men have secret sexual relationships with women while almost half of them commit violence against their partners. The survey was carried out by the Women and Men Progressive Movement Foundation and the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth) among 1,617 men aged between 20-35 in Bangkok and…

Government Approves 10 – year Visa For Foreigners Over 50

Affluent foreign residents over 50 will soon be able to apply for 10-year visas, a government spokesman said on Tuesday. Intended to promote Thailand as a hub for medical services, the policy was approved by the interim cabinet on Tuesday, according to spokesman Athisit Chainuwat. It would replace one-year renewable visas and come in two…

Thai Airways International Shares Take A Dive Last Week

The President of Thai Airways Charamporn Jotikasthira has told reporters that the full-year target of 180 billion baht is unlikely to be achievable. A report posted by the “Buriram Times” recently with regard Thailand’s crackdown on China’s so-called zero-dollar tours has led to a sharp decline in Chinese tourists. These tours were offered below cost,…

Siamese Fighting Fish Sells For Record Sum

Fancy some chips with this little beauty ? Well it would set you back 53,500 bht !! The Siamese Fighting Fish is the first to have been bred in the colours of the Thai national flag. The price is believed to be more than double the previous record for the species. Photos of it went…

HM Queen Sirikit in Hospital With Lung Infection

The Bureau of the Royal Household announced on Thursday night that Her Majesty the Queen had been admitted to Chulalongkorn Hospital for medical treatment for “lung inflammation” on Wednesday. Her condition was said to be improving, she can breathe normally and has eaten. According to the announcement, HM the Queen had a high fever on Wednesday and…

Thai Rocker Sek Loso Gets Suspended Sentence For Assault.

Hugely popular Thai musician and cultural icon, Seksan Sukpimai, better known as Sek Loso, was given a two-year suspended jail sentence after being found guilty of assaulting a woman in April this year. Sek is lead singer with band Loso – one of their most popular songs being “Som Sarn”, which features an acoustic guitar intro…

Team Thailand At The Start Of Friendship Motor Rally

Team Thailand attended the opening ceremony for the India Myanmar Thailand Friendship Motor Rally, which flagged off on Sunday 13th November. As the Thai partner for the rally, FMSCT very much appreciates the prominent displays of remembrance and tributes to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thank you in particular to Ramesh Mahapatra and Sujith Kumar for your comradeship, support and…

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Songkran Revellers Begin Their Journeys Home From Bangkok

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