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Pardon me, is that a supercar you're in?
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 29/12/2021
» With 2022 approaching, the 'Bangkok Post' has selected the top five news stories about justice that were the talk of the town over the past 12 months.
Minister: Thailand transit area for illicit drugs
King-oua Laohong, Published on 07/06/2021
» Thailand has been used by drug traders as a hub and transit area for the transport of drugs, particularly crystal methamphetamine or ice and heroin, to various countries, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Monday.
Suppression in Myanmar drives 'ice' into Thailand
King-oua Laohong, Published on 13/07/2020
» Mountains of crystal methamphetamine or "ice" have been seized this year as a result of heavy suppression in Myanmar, causing an influx of the drug into Thailand, Office of Narcotic Control Board (ONCB) secretary-general Niyom Termsrisuk said on Monday.
Drug route shifts from Thailand to Vietnam: minister
King-oua Laohong, Published on 08/09/2019
» Traffickers are now transporting drugs through Vietnam instead of Thailand, through which it has become more difficult to deliver drugs to third countries, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Sunday.
100 arrested during drug raids
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/11/2018
» More than 100 drug offenders were arrested overnight during raids in nine provinces across the country, according to the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB).
No speedy fix to drug scourge
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/05/2018
» Viroj Sumyai does not play a direct role in cracking down on drug problems in Thailand, but on the international scene, he has a big voice.
Verdict soon on drug-cash reward policy
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 03/09/2016
» A decision is expected in two weeks on whether cash rewards in drug cases will be scrapped, Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya said yesterday.
Government 'won't legalise' meth
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 23/06/2016
» Justice Minister Paiboon Koomchaya has confirmed the government will not legalise methamphetamine, but will remove it from the dangerous narcotic drugs list that includes hard drugs such as heroin.
Village wins in fight against drug trade
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 28/11/2015
» Not long ago, people in the remote hills bordering Thailand and Myanmar believed that growing plants to produce illicit drugs was the only way they could make a living.
R3A Highway a major corridor for drug gangs
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/08/2015
» Authorities are keeping an eye on the R3A Highway which is being exploited by couriers in a now not-so-secret path of drug trafficking, despite original hopes the route would be a boost for legitimate business and tourism.