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Talk of early warnings returns after the fact
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 06/04/2025
» Thailand's natural disaster early warning and alert system faces huge challenges after experts blamed poor coordination for a slow response to the earthquake in Myanmar that saw strong tremors sweep across Thailand on March 28.
Gun control falls short
News, Editorial, Published on 17/02/2025
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Interior Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have jointly signed an order halting the issuance of permits to carry firearms, particularly handguns, for one year.
Thailand suspends issuance of gun carrying permits
Post Reporters, Published on 13/02/2025
» Thailand is suspending the issuance of new firearm carrying permits for one year, starting from Friday, as part of a government effort to curb crime.
Mall threat suspect’s ‘phone was hacked’
Online Reporters, Published on 19/10/2024
» A 22-year-old Myanmar national has denied posting a threat of a mass shooting at a popular mall in Khon Kaen, and investigators now believe his phone was hacked by someone else.
Police ‘violated teen mall shooter’s rights’
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 20/07/2024
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has indicated that the actions of police officers who released photos and video of a 14-year-old boy who killed three people during a shooting rampage at Siam Paragon last October violated his human rights.
Tough penalties aren't enough
Editorial, Published on 04/02/2024
» Shocking crimes committed by young offenders often trigger a familiar demand: raise the legal age of minors so they must face the same penalties as adults. The sole focus on severe penalties, however, is not the answer to the rise in juvenile offenders.
Better safety measures needed in Phuket as Lunar New Year nears
Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 02/02/2024
» PHUKET: Tourism operators remain concern about the safety of tourists as the popular resort island expects an influx of holidaymakers from China during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Police guard rivalry-plagued campus to prevent attacks
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 01/02/2024
» Two companies of police, including crowd control units, were deployed to prevent student clashes at Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok (RMUTTO), Uthenthawai Campus, during activities marking its 90th anniversary on Thursday.
PM to weigh up stiffer juvenile penalties
News, Published on 20/01/2024
» The government will weigh the pros and cons of toughening legal punishments against young offenders who commit serious crimes, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said.
Calls grow for juvenile law review
News, Published on 19/01/2024
» Calls for tougher punishments for serious crimes committed "intentionally" by juvenile delinquents are gaining momentum as more parliamentarians expressed their support for such a move on Thursday.