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No Escaping Smog Until Long-Term Measures Initiated, Say Experts

No escaping smog until long-term measures initiated, say experts The smog is here to stay unless the government puts people’s well-being ahead of economic development and pursues long-term strict pollution control measures, academics warned. Environmental experts said though it was too late now for the authorities to prevent health impacts from the severe current seasonal…

Canadian Pensioner In Custody After Sneaking Into Thailand Through A Hole In The Fence

Canadian pensioner in custody after sneaking into Thailand through a hole in the fence A Canadian pensioner told Thai immigration police that he sneaked into Thailand through a hole in the fence. He was arrested while trying to go back into Cambodia. Robert Fortin, 67, was found to have no Thai entry stamp in…

Big Joke Arrests Corrupt Thai Immigration Officers Issuing Fake Stamps To Foreigners

Big Joke arrests corrupt Thai immigration officers issuing fake stamps to foreigners. Immigration chief Lt Gen Surachate Hakparn has started arresting his own men for being involved in corruption and bribe-taking. The chief – known as Big Joke – said there are more arrests to follow. Yesterday he started tidying up a gang of immigration officers…

Another 500 Foreigners Bagged In Clampdown

Another 500 foreigners bagged in clampdown Authorities rounded up 503 foreigners for overstaying their visas, illegally entering Thailand and other crimes during simultaneous searches at 217 locations around the country early Friday. Immigration Police Bureau deputy chief Pol Maj-General Itthipol Itthisarnronnachai held a 1am press conference in front of Bangkok’s Street Ratchadapisek mall to…

Important News From Vientiane Royal Thai Embassy

Starting Feb 1st, you wont be able to do a walk in anymore. You need to book an appointment online first via their website http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org

Thailand On Alert For Virus-Laden Chinese Pork

Thailand on alert for virus-laden Chinese pork Thai authorities are carefully screening pork products being carried in by travellers from China and Mongolia after the World Organisation for Animal Health warned last week of outbreaks of African swine fever in those countries. Sorawit Thanito, director general of the Livestock Development Department, said on Tuesday…

Article 44 May Be Used For Poll Postponement

Article 44 may be used for poll postponement Pundits say further delays would create a political black hole, leading to unpredictability. Political scientists warned yesterday that the elections may be postponed beyond March 24, and there is a high chance that it will be held after the coronation of the King if the Royal…

Cruise Passengers On £4,800 Holiday Shocked To Find Crew Member Having Sex With A Woman In Their Cabin

Cruise passengers on £4,800 holiday shocked to find crew member having sex with a woman in their cabin Two cruise passengers were left stunned after finding a member of staff having sex in their cabin. Bobby, 64, and Mary Jackson, 62, were travelling with Norwegian Cruise Line from Singapore to Thailand on their dream…

Thai Immigration To Show Leniency To Foreigners Applying For Retirement & Marriage Extensions

Thai immigration to show leniency to foreigners applying for retirement & marriage extensions Thai immigration has confirmed it will show some leniency to foreigners with regards to proving income when applying for retirement and marriage extensions. In an order dated 22nd December, Immigration chief Police Lieutenant General Surachet Hakpal, acknowledges that some applicants may have…

German Man Arrested For Stealing Passenger’s Luggage At Airport

German man arrested for stealing passenger’s luggage at airport A 39-year-old German man, who is wanted in connection with the theft of a British tourist’s luggage from Suvarnabhumi Airport on December 13, has been arrested while trying to leave Thailand via a border checkpoint in Trat province. The German suspect, Michael Joerg, was identified…

Pressure Mounts on Dejphon Chansiri at Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday Crisis: EFL Charges Chansiri

Sheffield Wednesday Owner Dejphon Chansiri Faces Mounting Criticism in UK Parliament and Among Fans

Thieves Target Cinerary Urns at Buriram Temples, Stealing Money Meant for the Afterlife

Shirley Roy Reappointed as Indian Embassy Representative for Northeast India in Thailand

Exploring Buriram’s Nightlife: A Guide to the Best Evening Experiences

Thai Constitutional Court Ousts Prime Minister Srettha in Major Political Shake-Up

Two Pickup Trucks Collide In Fatal Crash In Buriram

Man Found Dead In Khon Kaen, Police Chase Killer

Road Safety Concerns Rise As Upcountry Travel Surges For Songkran