Tag: Issara Somchai
M-79 grenade shot into protesters at Lat Phrao; one wounded
BANGKOK, Jan 29 -- An M-79 grenade was fired into the rally site of the anti-government protesters at the Lat Phrao five-way intersection, wounding...
DSI seeks arrest warrants for 16 PDRC leaders
BANGKOK, 27 January 2014 The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is seeking court approval for arrest warrants for 16 core members of the People's...
Court rejects warrant requests for 13 protest leaders on insurrection charges
BANGKOK, Dec 9 - Thailand's Criminal Court today rejected arrest warrants sought by the police for 13 anti-government protest leaders, saying the current situation...
Thailand ready to discuss human trafficking with Vietnam
BANGKOK, 30 May 2011 – Social Development and Human Security Minister Issara Somchai is travelling to Vietnam in order to discuss solutions to human...
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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...