“Tragic news out of Bangkok as a shooting at Siam Paragon mall leaves three dead and four injured. The incident raises concerns about public safety and gun control measures in Thailand. BangkokShooting SiamParagon PublicSafety GunControl Thailand”
Thai PM urges armed forces to delay arms procurement plans for 2024 and instead use budget to support those most in need, prioritizing natural disaster relief efforts. Royal Thai Air Force confirms no jet fighters will be procured in 2024 but will consider for 2025 to replace ageing fleet of F16 fighters. Thailand armedforces budgetpriorities naturaldisasterrelief F16fighters
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has redirected the armed forces’ budget for the 2024 fiscal year towards humanitarian efforts, including supporting those in need and dealing with natural disasters. The Royal Thai Air Force will prioritize these efforts over purchasing new jet fighters, but will consider procurement plans in the 2025 fiscal year. Thailand HumanitarianEfforts NaturalDisasters RoyalThaiAirForce BudgetReallocation JetFighters ForestFires Flooding HazeIssues
Lawyer Ananchai Chaidet stands firm in his support for the eight subordinates of Pol Gen Surachate Hakparn, who were arrested for their supposed involvement in gambling websites. Pol Gen Surachate sought Chaidet’s counsel on whether to pursue the legal battle, to which the lawyer advised him to be careful with his words and their potential impact on the court proceedings. legaldefense policecorruption cautionaryadvice courtproceedings lawyerlife
Man in Bangkok arrested for taking 873 upskirt videos of young women over seven years, highlighting the importance of reporting suspicious behavior to prevent further victimization in public spaces. BangkokCrime StopHarassment PrivacyViolation ReportSuspiciousBehavior StaySafeInPublic
Deputy Interior Minister Chada Thaiset has finalised a list of 600700 influential figures, including those on a watch list, which will be reviewed by a committee to determine if they have been involved in any of the 16 types of crime. Mr. Chada plans to tour the country to adjust attitudes towards illegal activities and require village and tambon chiefs to undergo urine tests. Thailand CrimePrevention InteriorMinistry IllegalActivities Tourism
15 police officers are to be charged with dereliction of duty in connection with a murder at a dinner party in Thailand. Investigators have examined CCTV footage and witness statements to determine that 29 police officers were present at the party. Thailand PoliceCharges MurderInvestigation
Si Thep Historical Park in Phetchabun has become a popular tourist spot following its UNESCO World Heritage Site recognition, with daily visitors increasing from 300 to 7,000. However, the sudden influx has resulted in complaints about insufficient facilities, prompting the governor to discuss potential solutions with Ministry of Culture officials. SiThepHistoricalPark PhetchabunProvince UNESCOWorldHeritage Travel Tourism
Thailand and Italy are joining forces to promote tourism and gastronomy, with investors from Italy showing interest in potential investments in Thailand. This partnership has the potential to boost cultural exchange and economic growth. Thailand Italy gastronomy tourism investments culturalexchange economicgrowth
“Police officers transferred after busting illegal gambling den in Rom Klao, Bangkok. 50 gamblers and 17 bankers arrested in the operation. Bangkok IllegalGambling CrimeBust TravelThailand”