Thailand News

23-07-2010
Iranian Ya-Ice Smugglers Busted at Suvarnabhumi Airport[2,110 views]

Four Iranian nationals have been arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport recently. The four men had been found with approximately 1kg of the restricted drug, crystal methamphetamine (Ya-Ice).
22-07-2010
Higher Bail Allows Pletnev to Again Leave Thailand[3,287 views]

Today, the famous Russian conductor and pianist again visited the Pattaya Provincial Court, which for the second time extended his permission to travel outside the Kingdom of Thailand.
21-07-2010
Tropical Storm Conson Wreaks Havoc in Northern Thailand[2,702 views]

A destructive tropical storm has hit parts of Northern Thailand over the last 24 hours; the storm is a downgraded version of Typhoon Conson, which struck the Philippines late last week. At present, the most affected region has been the Northern Thai province of Nan, where severe mudslides and flooding have left hundreds homeless and devastated local infrastructure.
20-07-2010
American Expat Arrested over Brutal Murder of Bargirl[5,289 views]

A former US Navy serviceman was arrested, over the weekend, in connection with the brutal stabbing murder of Miss Wanphen Pienjai, a Phuket bargirl. Initially denying the charges the 37-year-old American has since admitted his guilt explaining that it was a “terrible accident”.
19-07-2010
Farmers Protest in Bangkok over Debt Restructuring Delays[1,779 views]

A gathering of some three hundred farmers has taken to the streets of the Thai capital on Monday. The farmers are protesting over the governments delay in allocating the recent debt-refinancing package provided to the Farmer’s Reconstruction & Development Fund.
19-07-2010
Russian Musician Pletnev Returns to Face Thai Courts[4,284 views]

Russian musician Mikhail Pletnev, charged with a child sex offence/s, has returned to Thailand to face a scheduled court appearance on Sunday. Mr. Pletnev was given temporary travel permission by the Pattaya District Court to fulfil a concert engagement in Macedonia, on the proviso that he report back to court every 12 days.
17-07-2010
“Message-Gate” Scandal Decision Postponed by NACC[1,472 views]

Thailand’s National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) on Friday postponed making a decision on the text message scandal involving Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva. The commission cited further deliberation and investigation as the reasons behind the postponement.
16-07-2010
London Road-show Increases Investor Enthusiasm[1,229 views]

In a joint venture between the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), Tisco Securities, the Deutsche Bank and 10 leading listed companies, the “DBTisco Access Thailand 2010” road-show in London received a positive response from potential European investors recently.
16-07-2010
Border Trade Stalled over Cambodian “Day of Anger”[1,137 views]

Border trade between Thailand and Cambodia came to almost a complete standstill on Thursday as Thai traders feared violent outbreaks during Cambodia’s observance of a “Day of Anger.” As yet, no disturbances have been reported, while trade is expected to return to normal on Friday.
14-07-2010
Russian Musician Says Thai Child Sex Charges are “Trivial”[5,434 views]

Russian musician Mikhail Pletnev, speaking from a resort in Macedonia, has recently dismissed his ongoing trial for child sex offences in Thailand as “trivial” and a “setup.”
14-07-2010
Thai-Myanmar Friendship Bridge Closed over River Row[2,445 views]

The Thai-Myanmar border crossing at the Tak-Myawaddy checkpoint remains closed on Wednesday, as Myanmar officials stand firm on their protesting of the current Thai riverbank protection scheme. The project is allegedly negatively affecting the adjacent Myanmar bank.
14-07-2010
Iranians Arrested in Separate Ya-Ice Smuggling Busts[3,130 views]

Thai customs officers on Tuesday made two busts on Iranian nationals, both uncovering consignments of the illegal class-1 restricted narcotic crystal methamphetamine (Ya-Ice).
13-07-2010
National World Cup Gambling Crackdown Figures Revealed[2,548 views]

The national campaign to suppress gambling over the 2010 World Cup period has been announced as successful by Bangkok Metropolitan Police. Over 1,700 gamblers were arrested during the competition with over Bt3 million in circulated money confiscated.
13-07-2010
Kenyan Woman Implicated in African Drug Trafficking Ring[2,128 views]

A Kenyan woman has been arrested at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport on Monday. The woman arriving on a flight from Ethiopia was arrested with over 2kg of crystal methamphetamine concealed in her luggage.
12-07-2010
Mexican Arrested as Suspect in Rental Robbery Gang[1,907 views]

A Mexican national has been arrest in Bangkok on Sunday. The man was arrested after police investigations implicated him and three others in an intricate robbery gang.
12-07-2010
Abhisit Tackles Environmental Concerns at Map Ta Phut[4,316 views]

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday addressed concerns regarding investment in Thailand. His statement came after recent findings by an investigative panel found that 18 categories of industrial projects in Thailand are considered harmful to the environment.
09-07-2010
Thai Turtle & Reptile Smuggler Arrested in Bangkok[2,225 views]

Thai Natural Resources & Environmental Crime officers successfully arrested a Thai man attempting to smuggle rare and endangered species of turtle out of the Kingdom on Wednesday. The arrest was made in Bangkok following a brief investigation into the illegal operation.
09-07-2010
Pletnev Scandals Detailed Upon his Return to Moscow[4,870 views]

Embattled Russian musician Mikhail Pletnev, upon his return to Moscow on Thursday, has addressed the national media regarding his ongoing “child sex” case in Thailand. The address comes amidst more reports of indiscretions involving minors being reported by various Russian media sources.
07-07-2010
Indian Man Arrested Smuggling 7kg of Ketamine in Bangkok[2,480 views]

Customs officers at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport have detained an Indian national on Monday. The man was arrested attempting to smuggle over 7kg of the illicit drug ketamine into the Kingdom.
06-07-2010
Full-scale Search Continues for Expat Murder Suspect[1,718 views]

A full-scale investigation is still ongoing to find the prime suspect in the murder of a Phuket bargirl. The man is thought to be a middle-aged foreigner who is either an expat in the area or a frequent visitor to the resort island.