Prayuth to Tackle Water Crisis in Face of Serious Drought
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — As Thailand faces water shortage and drought declared in 31 provinces, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made clear to his government that he will head the command center in tackling drought, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Sunday.
20 People Arrested for Beating up Pattaya Jet Ski Operators
PATTAYA — Police said Friday a group of 20 young men and women were arrested after beating up four jet ski rental operators on the popular island of Koh Lan yesterday.
Nationwide Plastic Bag Ban Forces Customers to Adapt
BANGKOK — Most retailers, except for a major convenience store chain, stopped giving out plastic bags for free at the beginning of 2020, giving Thailand a head start on green new year’s resolutions.
Gov’t Plows Ahead With New Law Allowing Farmers to Grow 1 Rai of Hemp
A New Year present in the making for Thai farmers is a new public health ministry regulation that would permit private cultivation of hemp.
3 Days In, ‘7 Dangerous Days’ Kills 159 in 1,500+ Accidents on Thai Roads
BANGKOK — More than 150 people have died on Thai roads in the lead up to 2020, road safety officials said Monday.
2 Serial Muggers Nabbed for Stabbing, Robbing Japanese Tourist
BANGKOK — Two Thai men were arrested for mugging and stabbing a Japanese man downtown earlier in December, police said Monday.
Official Warns of Mekong Water Shortages Due to Weather, Dams
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand should brace for serious water shortages when the hot season begins in March after a year with unusually little rainfall, one of the country’s top water management officials said Monday.
Thai SEAL Dies of Blood Infection a Year After Cave Rescue
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai navy SEAL who was part of the dramatic rescue of 12 boys and their soccer coach from a flooded cave has died of a blood infection contracted during the risky operation, the Royal Thai Navy said.
Driver Takes Down 12 Utility Poles, Injuring 7
SAMUT PRAKAN — Seven people were wounded after a pickup truck driver crashed into a utility pole Friday, causing widespread damage and cutting off electricity at a busy stretch of road in Samut Prakan.
Thonglor Cops Fired for Extorting 245,000 Baht From Frenchman
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said three police officers were expelled and placed under investigation for allegedly arresting and extorting a French man in downtown Bangkok.
