A major drug bust in Saraburi province led to the arrest of five suspects and the seizure of 8 million methamphetamine pills worth an estimated 50 million baht. The suspects are believed to be members of the Jae Cake Sanam Chai drug trafficking network.
In a recent raid on a highend pub in Bangkok’s Huai Khwang district, almost 50 Chinese tourists were detained for questioning. Authorities seized a large quantity of illicit drugs during the early morning operation. The pub’s operations were found to be similar to the infamous Jinling pub.
A 24yearold temporary employee at Erawan National Park, Pramote Khongkham, has been charged with attempted rape and indecent assault after a Lithuanian tourist filed a complaint. The park authorities have terminated Mr. Pramote’s employment and requested that the police take strict action against him.
The Phuket crimefree project has demonstrated notable success with over 1,000 foreigners apprehended for overstaying their visas. This achievement was made possible through the collaboration of 800 accommodation providers and the local Phuket Immigration Office. ## Strengthening Law Enforcement through Cooperation
An unfortunate incident recently occurred in Pathum Thani, where a dispossessed former homeowner, Decha Phayakkha (66), allegedly killed the new owner, Kamolporn Donthong (52). The tragic event took place on Tuesday afternoon. Decha eventually surrendered to the police later that night.
National police chief Pol Gen Damrongsak Kittiprapas has directed the highway police to look into allegations that drivers of overloaded trucks bearing special bribepaid stickers are avoiding arrest. Police spokesman Pol Lt Gen Archayon Kraithong stated on Monday that Pol Gen Damrongsak wants the Highway Police Division to swiftly uncover the truth behind these accusations.
A tour boat at an Ayutthaya river pier caught fire in the early hours of May 28, 2023, resulting in no casualties, according to local authorities. ## The Incident
In light of the recent case involving alleged serial killer Sararat “Aem Cyanide” Rangsiwuthaporn, Thai authorities are taking a closer look into the resale of cyanide compounds in the country. Sararat is suspected of using cyanide acquired from a reseller to kill at least 13 people. As a result, police have decided to press charges against a company that imported cyanide compounds and sold them to other retailers.
Mark your calendars for a vibrant and funfilled event on Samui Island! Central Samui, along with numerous partners, is gearing up for the highly anticipated SAMUI NEON Run competition on Sunday, June 4th, 2023, starting from 17:00 onwards. ## A Collaborative Effort to Boost Tourism
Upper regions of Thailand are expected to experience scattered thunderstorms, gusty winds, hail, and possible lightning strikes from May 810, according to the Meteorological Department. This weather is being influenced by a moderate highpressure system originating from China, extending over the upper Northeast Region of Thailand and the South China Sea starting from Monday. Concurrently, southerly and southeasterly winds are bringing humidity from the Gulf of Thailand and the South China Sea to the upper part of the country, where hot to very hot weather persists.