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Pattaya Cruise Port: A New Era of Thai Cruise Tourism

richard1 year ago4 mins

The Marine Department of Thailand plans to seek cabinet approval for constructing a port specifically designed for largesized cruise liners near the Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya. This 7.4billionbaht project, if approved, will begin construction in 2026 and be completed by 2029. Wanchai Butthongdi, the director of the department’s engineering division, stated that this port will be the first of its kind in Thailand dedicated to serving large cruise ships.

Couple Arrested in Chiang Rai for B24m Forex Trading Scam

richard1 year ago4 mins

A couple in Chiang Rai was recently apprehended for their involvement in a fraudulent Forex investment scheme, which reportedly deceived people into investing a total of around 24 million baht. Kanok, 36, and his wife Thanyachanok, 37, were arrested by a joint team of officers from the Investigation Division of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (IDMP) and the Police Cyber Taskforce (PCT) in front of their residence in tambon Tha Sai, Muang district.

The Arrest of a Ponzi Scheme Mastermind

richard1 year ago4 mins

The Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) recently announced the arrest of an alleged Ponzi scheme operator who is accused of running over 600 mule accounts to deceive his victims. The suspect, known only as Palakorn, was arrested at Songkhla prison, where he was already incarcerated for another crime. He now faces additional charges of fraud and computerrelated offenses.

Deputy Chief of Narcotics Division Found Dead

richard1 year ago3 mins

On June 9th, 2023, Pramote Thampanichawat, the 60yearold deputy chief of the Court of Justice’s narcotics division, was found dead in his Chatuchak residence in Bangkok. His secretary discovered his lifeless body with a bullet wound to his head, and a 9mm handgun lay next to his right hand.

Thai Tour Guide Tragically Falls from Hotel in Pattaya

richard1 year ago2 mins

A 48yearold Thai tour guide working with Chinese tourists met with an unfortunate accident on Wednesday morning, when he fell from the fourth floor of a local hotel in Pattaya. The incident occurred at the Malibu City Place hotel around 6:30 AM. The victim, identified as Puwasit Chailangka, was found lifeless in the parking area adjacent to the hotel building.

Myanmar Refugees Seek Shelter in Thailand Amid Ongoing Conflict

richard1 year ago4 mins

As the conflict between the military and ethnic groups in Myanmar rages on, nearly 4,800 Myanmar nationals have sought refuge in the Mae Hong Son border districts in Thailand. The fighting has been particularly intense along the ThaiMyanmar border opposite tambon Sao Hin of Mae Sariang district and tambon Mae Ngao of Khun Yuam district.

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Thai Restaurants Shine on the World’s 50 Best Restaurants List

richard1 year ago4 mins

**Two Bangkok eateries, Le Du and Gaggan Anand, ranked among the top 50 in the prestigious list, reflecting Thailand’s culinary prowess.** ## Culinary Achievements of Thai Restaurants

Harley Riders Salute the King

richard1 year ago4 mins

On June 26, 2023, around a thousand HarleyDavidson owners came together in Bangkok to display their loyalty to His Majesty the King in anticipation of his upcoming birthday on July 28. ## Gathering of the Immortals Thailand Club

Thai Nationals Arrested for Transporting Illegal Bangladeshi Migrants

richard1 year ago3 mins

On June 23rd, immigration police in Songkhla province arrested four Thai nationals who were involved in transporting 19 illegal Bangladeshi migrants. The group was intercepted while traveling in five cars in Bang Klam district, following a tipoff from informants. ## Immigration Police Chase and Arrest

Arrest of Deputy Police Chief’s Classmate in Online Gambling Case

richard1 year ago3 mins

A police major general, who was a classmate of deputy national police chief Surachate Hakparn, has been arrested along with eight other suspects for operating three illegal online gambling websites. The websites, RRD789, BLUE789, and SEXY789, were targeted by authorities following a complaint from a 24yearold programmer who claimed to have been abducted and assaulted by the operators.