Thailand News

Police Have Right To Set Up Checkpoint Road Blocks As Long As They Follow Correct Procedure

Thai media has been focusing on the law pertaining to police rights to set up and man roadblocks on the roads and highways in Thailand. The story followed a case where a woman was smashed into by a following ten wheel truck as she stopped abruptly at a country checkpoint. This incident was widely shown…

First Blood Moon Of The Year Visible On January 31

The first total lunar eclipse of 2018 which is also known as Blood Moon will be visible in Thailand on Jan 31, according to the National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (Narit). Saran Poshyachinda, Narit director said that the galactical phenomenon could be visible with plain eyes and he urged Thai people who are interested to watch…

Public Companies Investigated For Alleged Ties To Victoria’s Massage Parlour

Investigators continue to probe whether listed companies received ill-gotten gains from the scandal-tainted Victoria’s: The Secret Forever massage parlour. Last week, the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) called on the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to look into possible links because Kampol Weerathepsuporn, the de-facto owner of Victoria’s, has been a major shareholder in many…

Rough Weather On The Way In The Next Few Days

The Meteorological Department has advised people to keep abreast of weather news to prepare for rough conditions in the coming week. Rainstorms have been forecast for the first part of the week, after which the temperature will drop by between six and eight degrees Celsius. The Northeast will experience such conditions first before other parts…

Police Arrest French Suspect In Gruesome Murder Of Italian Man

A Frenchman who is a prime suspect in the murder of an Italian man in Phichit province has been arrested. Frenchman Amuary Rigaud, 34, was arrested on Sunday after he was found in jungle on the Tak-Kamphaeng Phet border. Rigaud was found with a tent, camping equipment and a Toyota Yaris, which police say had…

Student-Designed Thai Robot Makes Bomb Disposal Safer

The inspection and disposal of suspected bombs will soon be safer, and the risk to officers disarming explosives reduced, thanks to a Thai robotic innovation. Several prototypes of the “explosive ordnance disposal man portable intelligent robot” were handed over to the Defence Technology Institute (DTI) on Friday during a Bangkok event showcasing defence innovations to…

Nigerians Arrested For Hiring Thai Women To Smuggle Drugs Into Japan

Immigration police have arrested three Nigerians after they were found to have hired Thai women to smuggle drugs into Japan. The arrest of the three Nigerian nationals identified as Mr Declan Kaodichi Uzukwu, Mr Okwor Stephen Onyema, and Mr Justin Chiedozie Uzukwu came after Japanese police sought help from Thai police to track down a…

Two Percent Rise In Excise Tax On Alcohol And Cigarettes Comes Into Effect

Starting yesterday (Jan 26), all alcoholic drinks and tobacco products–both imported and domestically produced–will be charged an addition of two percent excise tax, with the extra revenue earned going into a fund to help elderly people. However, Excise Department director-general Mr Krisada Chinavicharana said that the 2 percent rise in excise tax would have little…

Will New U-Turn Design Help To Reduce The Carnage On Thailand’s Roads ?

Thai media was answering a highly pertinent question yesterday after footage of a newly designed U-turn was widely viewed on social media. Could the Highway Department’s new design help save lives and mark the beginning of the end of Thailand’s infamous status as number one in the world for road accidents. Or – as was…

Beware The “Black Widow” As Norwegian’s Wife Is Prowling Dating Sites

Following on from yesterday’s story about the Norwegian man who claims his wife stole everything from him, he has issued a warning to potential new “victims” after his wife appeared on a dating site. Gotchaporn, who gives her age as 38, is on InternationalCupid.com. says she wants to hook up with men aged 45-70. She…

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