Showing 1 - 10 of 13
Advocates blame lax law enforcement for high volume of road fatalities
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/11/2024
» Road accident prevention advocates have called for stiffer enforcement of road safety laws as traffic accidents still exact a gruesome toll, with 48 fatalities registered per day on average now, according to a forum.
It’s all about “Fem Power” at Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok
Published on 29/02/2024
» Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok salutes the achievements and independence of women worldwide with its “Fem Power” inspiring lineup of female musicians on International Women’s Day, Friday, 8th March. A portion of proceeds from Fem Power food and beverage sales will be donated to Alliance Anti Trafic (AAT) to help combat abuse and exploitation of women and children in Thailand.
Trio nabbed for luring Lao minors
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 04/01/2020
» Two men and a woman have been charged with luring five Laotian minors into prostitution, after undercover police busted a karaoke brothel in Rayong province.
Bombs found at BTS station, other areas in Bangkok
Published on 02/08/2019
» Loud bangs were heard near a skytrain station and at least three other areas in Bangkok on Friday morning, with two people confirmed injured on Rama IX Road.
Halting child trafficking remains tricky
News, Vitit Muntarbhorn, Published on 19/11/2018
» One of the positive developments in Thailand in recent years has been the governmental commitment to eradicate human trafficking. It has been complemented by a spate of court cases against human traffickers, with some evident successes. Yet, there remains a challenging situation, particularly where children are the victims, compounded by the complexity of a transfrontier situation and the opacity of the vested interests behind the sex market.
Tourists flocking to Phu Thap Boek for New Year
Published on 31/12/2017
» PHETCHABUN: A large number of tourists are flocking to various destinations in this central northern province for New Year celebrations, with Khao Kho and Phu Thap Boek mountain resorts among the most popular.
Govt tackles trafficking head-on
News, Published on 11/08/2017
» A government-installed panel has rolled out an anti-human trafficking plan which corresponds with a United States recommendation given to Thailand in its latest Trafficking in Persons (TIP) report, authorities say.
Trafficked into misery
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Mae Hong Son sex trafficking scandal, featuring underage teen prostitutes, has opened a can of worms after the province's governor Suebsak Iamwichan and senior police officials were implicated for their alleged involvement.
Europe 'big five' airlines launch new alliance
AFP, Published on 21/01/2016
» AMSTERDAM - In an unprecedented step, Europe's five largest airline groups including budget carriers EasyJet and Ryanair on Wednesday launched a new alliance to combat rising airport charges amid a fierce battle with Gulf rivals.
Gangs turn to social media for luring women into sex trade
Spectrum, Published on 04/10/2015
» Last year, a Chinese Malay man known as “Alex Gecko” was travelling in the northern provinces, buying geckos from locals. He claimed he could resell the lizards at high prices in Malaysia.