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11 American Exchange Students Rescued From Chiang Mai Forest

A group of American exchange students got lost in a Chiang Mai forest, strayed to the edge of a cliff and had to be rescued by officials early on Thursday. Fortunately, the Nok Kok Cliff above the Tad Mok Waterfall has a mobile phone signal, so the students, one boy and ten girls, managed to…

Police Seek Arrest of Samui Times Editor Over Koh Tao Rape Report

Police on Thursday said they would seek a warrant to arrest the editor of a news site that published accounts of an alleged sexual assault on the tourist island of Koh Tao. The editor of the Samui Times, Suzanne Buchanan, will be charged under cybercrime laws for defaming the island’s reputation, according to Tourist Police…

Brit Hero Cave Diver IS Going To Sue Elon Musk Over “Paedo Guy” Slur

A Brithish diver who helped in the Thailand cave rescue is suing Elon Musk after the Tesla tycoon called him a “paedo guy”. Vernon Unsworth has launched legal action after Musk repeated the slur despite earlier being forced to apologise after he first made the allegation. His mother Vera Unsworth has revealed her son is…

Stubborn Thai People Tell The Government Where They Can Stick New Laws Proposals

The Thai people are increasingly telling their own government where they can stick their plans for new laws. And the government are backing down to the will of the people. Even if they are convinced that the proposals are for the improvement of society and increased safety. This was the overwhelming message from a Thai…

National Thai Police Chief Orders Investigation Into How Traffic Cops Are “Rewarded”

The head of the police committee looking into changes in traffic regulations has revealed that he has been ordered to set up a committee to review how officers are rewarded for issuing traffic tickets. The order comes from the top – National Chief General Chakthip Chaijinda who said he is following government orders. Maj-Gen Ekkarak…

PM Opposes Plan For Higher Driving Licence Penalties

The Land Transport Department (LTD)’s plan to impose a much tougher penalty on driving-licence-related offenders has hit a major snag – opposition from Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. “I disagree with the plan,” General Prayut announced yesterday. Emerging from a Cabinet meeting, Prayut said the department had not been given the green light yet, adding that…

Pheu Thai Will Ban Military Conscription If Elected And Sell Submarines

The Pheu Thai Party will abolish compulsory military conscription if it returns to power after the next election, a party source said yesterday. The former ruling party also aims to sell the Navy’s submarines and use the money to fund the construction of hospitals, the source added. The party came up with the ideas after…

Big Joke Sent To Koh Tao And British Backpacker Urged To Return To Investigate Rape Allegations

Pol Maj-Gen Surachet Hakparn, deputy commissioner of Tourist Police Bureau, will visit Koh Tao on Tuesday as part of investigation into claims made by a British backpacker that she was raped on the island. On Monday, national police chief Pol Gen Chakthip Chaijinda said he was sending Pol Maj-Gen Surachet, affectionately known as Big Joke,…

Corrupt Traffic Police To Be Sacked, Named And Shamed Says Top Cop

The senior policeman tasked with the reform of penalties and procedures for driving offences has told the Thai media of yet more plans for the future. One is to publish a list of sacked officers each month. Pol Maj Gen Ekkarak Limsangkat told Daily News at their Bangkok studio that in future licenses cannot be…

Driving Licence Uproar Unmasks Three Character Flaws In Thailand

As long as we as a society tend to shun the rules, the roads will never be safe. The new traffic law has not even been enforced yet but has already exposed at least three woeful habits among Thais. The law will require every motorist to have a valid licence at hand while on the…

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