Don Mueang tollway rates to rise from December
THE Don Mueang Tollway Pcl, operator of Uttraphimuk elevated tollway better known as Don Mueang tollway, today (June 20) announced that it is increasing toll rates from Dec. 22, 2024 onwards, Amarin TV said. Thenceforth for five years, Dec. 22, 2024 to Dec. 21, 2029, the toll fee for Din Daeng-Don Mueang stretch will […]
Read MoreBike-riding teen protesters fire firecrackers at police in Din Daeng hotspot
THE protest against Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha at Din Daeng intersection that started this afternoon (June 19) had not ended by nightfall with motorcycle-riding teenagers replacing senior demonstrators there and provoking police teams by firing firecrackers at them despite the rain, Thai Rath newspaper said this evening (Jan. 19). The teenagers zoomed in on […]
Read MoreTrouble avoided as anti-Prayut protesters gather at Din Daeng intersection again
DEMONSTRATORS joining another “Walk to Chase Tu” protest march from Din Daeng intersection to the residence Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, whose nickname is Tu, at First Infantry Regiment barracks barely a kilometre away this evening (June 12) set off a string of giant firecrackers but there was no clash with police teams finally retreating […]
Read MorePolice vehicle set ablaze in fierce clash at Din Daeng intersection
EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED protesters clashed with police at Din Daeng intersection this evening (June 11) and set fire to a police vehicle after being blocked from riding to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence at First Infantry Regiment barracks which is barely a kilometre away, Naewna newspaper said. The protesters mostly rode motorcycles to this hotspot, where clashes […]
Read MorePM holds talks with police chief as cop shot in head improves
PRIME Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha held talks with National Police Chief Pol. Gen. Suwat Jangyodsuk early this morning (Oct. 8) with the focus likely to be the weeks-long Din Daeng protests where a policeman was shot in the head two nights ago, Thai Rath newspaper and TV Channel 7 said. Doctors said the Pol L/Cpt […]
Read MorePolice: Paddy wagon drove off after hitting protesters for safety
SENIOR police officers today (Sept.13) explained that a paddy wagon that hit some protesters at Din Daeng intersection late last night did not run away but drove off for safety which is why this is not a hit and run case, Thai Rath newspaper said. In briefing reporters Pol. Lt. Gen. Phakphong Pongphetra, head of […]
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