Tag: drug
Suspected Iranian shoplifter also facing drug charges
An Iranian man arrested for allegedly shoplifting from a Royal Garden Plaza antique shop found himself in even more trouble after police reportedly...
Strange acting Frenchman arrested for drug use
A Frenchman, acting strangely whilst walking along Central Park 4, tested positive for drug use despite not possessing any narcotics when stopped by...
Drug addicts congratulated on ‘recovery’ after 9-day rehab camp
Banglamung officials, police, parents and monks congratulated more than 150 drug addicts for completing a nine-day camp where everyone hopes they were cured....
DPM: Drug situation has improved
BANGKOK, 17 April 2012 – The Deputy Prime Minister has confirmed that the country’s drug problem is now less severe while announcing his...
Chonburi launches ‘white factory’ program
Hoping to prevent drug abuse and accidents in the workplace, the Chonburi Department of Labor Protection and Welfare has launched a “white factory”...
BMA poised to ask communities to help eradicate drugs
BANGKOK, 31 March 2012 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is moving ahead with plans to have local communities played more roles in...
Thailand confident Drug-Free ASEAN achievable in 2015
BANGKOK, Feb 19 --- Thailand is confident in achieving its target in the pursuit of a Drug-Free ASEAN in 2015 while allocating Bt15...
Thailand to discuss narcotics problems with Myanmar
BANGKOK, Feb 6 - Thailand's deputy national police chief will visit Myanmar tomorrow to discuss cross-border narcotics concerns with the neighbouring country’s national police...
Deputy PM Chalerm to upgrade drug problem from national to regional...
BANGKOK, Feb 4 -- Deputy Prime Minister Chalerm Yubumrung on Saturday said the government has planned to upgrade the 'war on drugs' from a...
Three drug suspects killed in clash with army rangers
CHIANG MAI, Jan 30 – Three suspected drug traders were killed in a clash with Thai army rangers at the Thai-Myanmar border in...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...