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Chinese tourist killed on zebra crossing
Gary Boyle, Published on 04/03/2024
» A Chinese tourist was killed after being hit by a speeding pickup truck on a zebra crossing in Samut Prakan province on Friday night, the first day he arrived in Thailand.
Sticker on truck sparks bribe investigation
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/11/2023
» A collapsed section of road in Bangkok was blamed on an overloaded lorry suspected of making illegal payments to officials because of a sticker on its windscreen.
Free visa for Chinese tourists raises crime concerns
Gary Boyle, Published on 05/09/2023
» A plan for free visas for Chinese visitors proposed by new Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin could lead to more crime, says the Immigration Bureau (IB).
Thailand cuts power to two Myanmar towns
Gary Boyle, Published on 06/06/2023
» The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) of Thailand has cut off the supply of electricity across the Moei river to two border towns in Myanmar where groups of Chinese businessmen have made huge illegal investments, at the request of the Myanmar government, Thai official sources said.
Haze and blazes hit North
Gary Boyle, Published on 07/03/2023
» Haze pollution is exceeding safe levels in 36 provinces, particularly in the North, while Bangkok and surrounding provinces will remain blanketed in smog for two more days.
Actress not lying about bribe: source
Gary Boyle, Published on 31/01/2023
» A number of officers among the seven Huai Khwang policemen accused by Taiwanese actress Charlene An of extorting 27,000 baht from her in the early morning of Jan 4 have now admitted she was telling the truth, according to a police source.
Operators frustrated by police scams
Gary Boyle, Published on 27/01/2023
» Tourism operators have expressed frustration over repeated scandals involving Thai police after they were accused of extorting a Taiwanese actress during her trip to the country.
Taiwanese actress alleges 27,000 baht police extortion
Gary Boyle, Published on 26/01/2023
» Police are investigating a Taiwanese actress’s complaint that police shook her down for 27,000 baht at a checkpoint in Huai Khwang district during her New Year holiday.
Prayut to welcome 10 millionth arrival of 2022
Gary Boyle, Published on 09/12/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will be present at Suvarnabhumi airport on Saturday to welcome this year's 10 millionth visitor.
11 immigration police, officials arrested on bribery charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 19/09/2022
» Eleven government officials, including six immigration police, have been arrested and charged for allegedly taking bribes.