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Chinese and Thai leaders step up fight against cross-border crime
News, Published on 06/02/2025
» BEIJING - The leaders of Thailand and China agreed on Thursday to further strengthen law-enforcement cooperation to crack down on call centre scams and other crimes that have emerged as major cross-border concerns.
Restoration begins in flood-ravaged Chiang Rai
News, Online Reporters, Published on 17/09/2024
» Workers have begun the massive task of cleaning, repairing and restoring flood devastated areas in Chiang Rai after the water receded, leaving behind metres-thick mud and mounds of debris.
Chadchat's bus trip "a flop"
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 28/06/2013
» Transport minister Chadchat Sittipunt spent part of yesterday as an ordinary Bangkok commuter. He didn't enjoy the experience.
Rice corruption: Bigger problem than debt
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/06/2013
» Corrupt traders find many ways to profit from govt: selling rice for the poor for a profit, substituting cheap foreign rice...
Red Bull heir hit-run case delayed again
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 20/06/2013
» No trial any time soon for Red Bull heir Vorayuth Yoovidhaya after prosecutors accepted his appeal against a speeding charge. He has been implicated in a hit-and-run killing of a police officer last September.
Thailand's new healthcare policy a threat to the poor?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2013
» Healthcare policy has changed to favour private hospitals, drug companies & medical tourism. Not made public, favours business, threat to universal healthcare.
Lamborghini smuggling scam
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/06/2013
» Govt officials appear to be involved in complicated web of fraud & tax evasion. License plates of Labour Minister's son on car but plates already cancelled.
Naked motorcyclist arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/05/2013
» A Chiang Mai motorcyclist has gained a lot of attention for his riding apparel – or rather lack of it.
Exploding iPhone 5 tested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/05/2013
» Your Apple iPhone 5 is unlikely to explode – unless some very strange things happen to it after it is sold. That was the conclusion of an independent test conducted on the phone of a local iPhone owner whose phone did explode.
Asbestos kills, that's for sure
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/04/2013
» The World Health Organization & Thai doctors know it, but the public health ministry seems more interested in serving business interests.