Sattahip – A wanted South Korean suspect was arrested in Sattahip for allegedly being involved in major illegal drugs. Immigration Deputy Commander Major General Pantana Nuchanart told the press on Wednesday (May 31st) that a man identified only as MR. KIM, 26, a South Korean national, was a wanted suspect in his own country. He […]

South Korean Man Arrested for Alleged Illegal Drug Involvement in Sattahip
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Banglamung – A wanted Chinese man was arrested in the Pattaya area after he was allegedly involved in a call center network with hundreds of millions of baht of money laundering. Immigration Deputy Commander Major General Pantana Nuchanart told the press on Wednesday (May 31st) that they have arrested a man identified only as MR. […]

Wanted Chinese Man Arrested in Pattaya for Alleged Major Call Center Scams
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Phuket – An Australian man was fined 10,000 baht and paid 40,000 baht for damages after a road rage incident with a minivan in Wichit, Mueang Phuket. He also faced imprisonment for two months but he received suspension of his imprisonment sentence with one year probation. Our previous story: Australian Man Faces Several Legal Charges […]

UPDATE: Australian Man Fined 10,000 Baht and Pays 40,000 Baht for Damages After Road Rage Incident in Phuket
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Nong Bua Lamphu, northeast Thailand- Intoxicated monks in Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu tested positive with up to 300 milligrams percent of alcohol and have been defrocked. The monks allegedly also sold without permission many items belonging to the temple. The Mueang Nong Bua Lamphu Police were notified of the drunk monks from concerned local residents […]

Intoxicated Monks Defrocked in Nong Bua Lamphu
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Thailand- Today, May 31st 2023, is World No Tobacco Day as designated by the World Health Organization, or WHO. The day is designed, according to the WHO, to build awareness around the dangers of smoking. In particular, it is designed to highlight the health risks of smoking and the potential dangerous impact of secondhand smoke […]

Today is World No Tobacco Day, Thailand Campaign is Focused on Stopping Vaping
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Surat Thani province has seen a surge in international arrivals this year, surpassing 1.5 million visitors in a 155% increase compared to the same period the previous year. On Monday (29 May), Surat Thani Governor Witchawut Jinto announced that a total of 2.05 million visitors have arrived in the province since January, with foreign visitors […]

Surat Thani Sees 155 Percent Increase Year over Year in Tourism
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Move Forward Party (MFP) leader Pita Limjaroenrat has pledged to advocate for the enactment of an equal marriage law in Thailand before the country hosts the prestigious WorldPride event in 2028, as part of efforts to champion LGBTQ rights and promote inclusivity. Pita made the announcement during a publicity campaign held at the Bangkok Art […]

Thailand’s Move Forward Party to Push For Equal Marriage Law
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