On a recent Friday afternoon, a group of nine foreign nationals was arrested in a raid conducted by the Bang Chan police at a luxury house located in Saphan Sung district of Bangkok. The raid was led by Pol Col Siwat Sriwichai, the chief of Bang Chan police, and was carried out in response to complaints from residents living in the Life Bangkok Boulevard housing estate in the Thab Chang area.
Pattaya City officials have decided to focus next year’s budget on boosting the local economy and revitalizing the tourism sector, according to Mayor Paramet Ngampichet. With a total approved budget of 1.9 billion baht, city executives, councillors, and local government agencies have recently convened to establish spending priorities for the upcoming fiscal year, starting on October 1.
A former insurance agent, known only as Setthawut, has been arrested in Chon Buri, Thailand, for allegedly selling fake insurance policies worth over 22 million baht. The 45yearold man was apprehended by the Economic Crime Suppression Division at a petrol station, with three outstanding warrants to his name. Setthawut faces charges of falsifying documents, defrauding individuals, and inputting false information into a computer system.
A tour boat, carrying seven passengers, was struck by a waterspout and subsequently sank in the middle of Bang Ta Boon bay off Ban Laem district on Saturday afternoon. The sudden event resulted in two tourists going missing, as the boat was on a sightseeing excursion of the Ban Ta Boon bay. The incident was reported to the 191 police emergency center at around 5 pm.
On August 10, 2023, the Maraleina Sports Resort in Koh Samui hosted a vibrant opening ceremony for the Koh Samui Teqball Tour 2023. With distinguished guests like Mr. Chayaphon Intrasupa, District Chief of Koh Samui, and Mr. Ratchaphon Poolsawat, President of the Koh Samui Tourism Promotion Association, the event was a testament to the unity and excitement surrounding Teqball in the region. Various local government officials and students from nearby schools were also in attendance, showcasing the strong community support for this growing sport.
A group of fraudsters has been apprehended by the police for allegedly scamming people into investing in fake development projects in the Northeast since 2021. The suspects used the name of the Chaipattana Foundation, a royally established organization, to deceive their victims.
Researchers from Chiang Mai University have discovered a new species of plant belonging to the Annonaceae family. In celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother’s 91st birthday, they decided to name this new species “Majestatis”. This beautiful plant pays tribute to Queen Sirikit, a wellknown protector of biodiversity.
In an effort to streamline the visa application process, the government has decided to relax tourist visa requirements for Chinese visitors and shorten the standard time required for visa approvals. This move aims to make the process more convenient for tourists visiting the country.
Five senior police officers from Chang Phueak police station have been transferred to inactive posts after being accused of allowing the 89 CLUB Casino, a gambling den, to operate under their watch. The transfer order was issued following a raid on the casino located in the Santitham area of tambon Chang Phueak in Muang district. The casino’s operation violated local regulations and led to an investigation into how it was allowed to function.