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Inspection deadline looms for gas-powered tour buses
Online Reporters, Published on 18/11/2024
» The Department of Land Transport has warned the operators of almost 6,000 natural gas-powered (CNG) buses they must present their vehicles for safety inspection before Nov 30 or be put off the road.
Volunteer truck driver for flood victims charged for overweight
News, Online Reporters, Published on 26/09/2024
» A backhoe truck driver who volunteered to help removing thick layers of mud from flooded areas in northern Thailand faced a record charge of 320,000 baht for operating an overweight vehicle in Phayao province on Wednesday night.
Not a criminal: Bean seller, not CEO
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/06/2013
» Elderly 200 baht a day boiled beans seller ordered to report to Economic Crimes Division for failure to submit financial reports & pay 50,000 baht fine.
African lions found in Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/06/2013
» Police arrested the owner of a house in Min Buri district after they found 14 African lions and assorted monkeys, reptiles and birds being kept on the property.
'Mai pen rai' on our roads means death
Jon Fernquest, Published on 25/04/2013
» Little pickup truck overloaded with 350 boxes of ceramic tiles, drops them all over the highway causing accidents & traffic jam, fined only 500 baht.
Stock exchange: Punishing share price manipulators
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/04/2013
» Criminal laws exist but not enforced so first step: quick fines & warning to protect public, then criminal penalties for repeat offenders.
Van Persie soars, Suarez grovels
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/04/2013
» There is not going to be any last-minute misery for champions Manchester United this year, but it looks like there will be plenty for Liverpool's Luiz Suarez.
Fried food dangers: Govt testing to start
Jon Fernquest, Published on 20/03/2013
» Deep-fried chicken, sausages, fried chips, meatballs from roadside or market sellers have cancer-causing chemicals in them. New rules coming soon.
Govt official: I don't like you, so I will punish you
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/03/2013
» Caught on mobile phone video, heated words between govt highway official & govt truck driver sparks internet debate.
Teen pregnancy: Growing problem in Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 08/03/2013
» Births in Thailand falling but teen births rising fast (43% in last 10 years). Govt looking to follow successful UK teen birth reduction program.