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Loan shark arrested for charging 3,400% annual interest
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2025
» A 37-year-old recently-released inmate has been arrested for running illegal money lending services with annual interest rates as high as 3,400%, Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD) officers said on Sunday.
B20m in uncertified cleaning and cosmetic products seized in Bangkok
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/07/2025
» Police have seized 20 million baht worth of uncertified cleaning supplies and cosmetics after raiding a Bangkok warehouse owned by a Chinese investor.
Bangkok and London Strengthen Ties for Urban Growth
Published on 27/03/2025
» In a bid to deepen international cooperation and learn from global best practices, the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has embarked on a diplomatic visit to London, reaffirming ties with the London Assembly and exploring future collaboration. Surachit “Dr. John” Phongsinghvithya, President of the BMC, led the delegation to London City Hall for an official meeting with Andrew Boff, Chairman of the London Assembly, and its members—responding to a formal invitation and marking a significant step forward in city-to-city engagement.
GreenYellow, Unilever Drive 1,500-Ton Carbon Reduction
Published on 04/12/2024
» GreenYellow (Thailand) Co.,Ltd., a leading provider of solar energy solutions, specialising in solar power production and energy efficiency enhancement, and Unilever, one of the world's largest consumer goods companies, have announced a strategic partnership to drive clean energy adoption. This collaboration underscores their shared commitment to a sustainable and environmentally friendly future. The partnership features a rooftop solar installation at Unilever's Minburi factory in Ladkrabang Industrial Estate, under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), which has commenced commercial operation. The project is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 1,544 tons annually, equivalent to planting over 34,000 trees.
Minburi inmates in line for jab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2021
» The Corrections Department started vaccinating inmates at Minburi Remand Prison yesterday to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Bangkok adds more jab stations
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/05/2021
» City Hall will add more Covid-19 vaccination stations in Bangkok for a total of 25 to speed up inoculations in the capital. The first site will be opened at Central Plaza Ladprao shopping centre on Wednesday.
Help for transgender inmates
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 20/02/2021
» The Department of Corrections (DoC) has teamed up with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to improve medical treatment for 4,000 transgender inmates in Thailand.
Warrant out for suspected rally shooter
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 27/11/2020
» The Criminal Court yesterday issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of being involved in the shooting during a rally near the Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) head office on Wednesday night.
Panel backs Suchart NACC appointment
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 11/06/2020
» The committee selecting new members of the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has defended its decision to appoint Suchart Trakulkasemsuk as a new NACC member.