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Travellers told not to smuggle pot into UK
Published on 29/08/2024
» The United Kingdom's National Crime Agency (NCA) has warned travellers from Thailand that any attempt to bring cannabis into the UK could result in their arrest.
Thousands of vape pens seized near schools
Gary Boyle, Published on 11/04/2024
» At least 12,000 e-cigarettes, worth about 3.6 million baht, have been seized during raids on five shops near schools in Bangkok.
'Fireworks couple' hiding in Malaysia
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/08/2023
» The two owners of a fireworks warehouse that exploded recently in Narathiwat have been hiding out in Malaysia, police confirmed on Thursday. Their business is allegedly connected to influential figures in the southern Thai province, reports said.
People smugglers targeted
Published on 10/11/2021
» Arrest warrants are being sought for smugglers of illegal migrant workers.
Myanmar Covid cases worry authorities
Gary Boyle, Published on 24/09/2020
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) is keeping a close watch on Myanmar cities that border Thailand after learning the country on Wednesday reported 592 new cases of Covid-19.
Australian report challenges Thammanat's claims
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/09/2019
» An Australian report has challenged Deputy Agriculture Minister Thammanat Prompow’s accounts about his role in a 3.2kg heroin-smuggling crime that landed him in a Sydney jail in 1993.
10 imported cars worth B120m seized
Gary Boyle, Published on 30/05/2019
» Crime Suppression Division police have seized 10 imported luxury cars with forged vehicle registrations and false declarations worth about 120 million baht in total in the Central and East regions.
Police link arrested Hells Angel to drugs and murder
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/12/2017
» Police have drawn a connection between an Australian Hells Angels gang member arrested for alleged smuggling of crystal methamphetamine and the murder of a compatriot found buried in Chon Buri province in 2015.
Airport police charged with wildlife smuggling
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2013
» Police have filed criminal charges in connection with trafficking illegal rhinoceros horns into the country against three junior officers stationed at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
“Sinning” gets more expensive
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/08/2012
» New taxes are driving the up the cost of bad habits like smoking and drinking, increasing government revenue, but probably not having a major effect on consumption.