Drug kingpin arrested in Laos and sent back to Thailand
A THAI drug kingpin with an announced reward of 1 million baht for his capture was arrested in Laos and handed over to Thai police at Nakhon Phanom today (June 4), Naewna newspaper said. A joint effort by Thai Narcotics Suppression Bureau and Laotian police led to the capture of Mr. Piyanan Boonphan, 37, […]
Read MoreSeven border provinces get urgent message to step up security
THE INTERIOR Ministry today (June 4) sent urgent letters to governors of seven provinces adjacent to Cambodia to implement four measures in boosting the safety of the people and arrange resources and personnel to support troops on security missions along the border, Naewna newspaper said. Ms. Traisuree Traisaranakul, the ministry’s spokesperson, said Deputy Prime […]
Read MoreNarumon denies being reshuffled out of Agriculture & Cooperatives portfolio
By Thai Newsroom Reporters KLATHAM LEADER Narumon Pinyosinwat today (June 4) categorically dismissed speculation that she would probably be reshuffled from the current seat of agriculture & cooperatives minister and be replaced by an MP of the same coalition camp. Narumon branded as “utterly groundless” the hearsay that she would probably be transferred from […]
Read MoreNaked body of British woman found on Koh Phangan beach
THE BODY of a British woman who had drowned while on a month-long holiday at Koh Phangan was found wearing an orange bra but no underwear at Chao Phrao beach yesterday (June 3), Naewna newspaper said. Pol. Col. Aphichat Chansamret, superintendent of Koh Phangan police station, identified the British woman as Ms. Alison Stuart, […]
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