Articles by: James Morris and Son Nguyen

Top Thai and US drug suppression officials warn of the use of cryptocurrencies in the drug trade

Top Thai and US drug suppression officials warn of the use of cryptocurrencies in the drug trade

December 22, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Thai World, Thailand:

26-year-old Canadian Alexandre Cazes and his multi-billion baht Alphabay Market empire which he operated for just over two years in Thailand and which netted him… Read More ›

Murder enquiry after the body of a young woman, a Bangkok based BMA civil servant, found sitting in a car

Murder enquiry after the body of a young woman, a Bangkok based BMA civil servant, found sitting in a car

December 22, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It is understood that the woman returned to the South every weekend to visit her lover. The body of the woman, fully clothed, was found… Read More ›

Samut Sakhon flare-up spreads to other provinces but will be brought under control say top officials

Samut Sakhon flare-up spreads to other provinces but will be brought under control say top officials

December 21, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The outbreak at the shrimp market in Samut Sakhon has shone the spotlight on migrant labour in Thailand where over 90% of those working in… Read More ›

Top officials urge speedy end to Ko Pha Ngan expat’s appeal to stay in Thailand after dive video outrage

Top officials urge speedy end to Ko Pha Ngan expat’s appeal to stay in Thailand after dive video outrage

December 19, 2020

Crime, Living, More News from Thailand, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The other diver, Hungarian, Attila Ott, has already been deported from Thailand after both men were arrested and later transferred to the Immigration Detention Centre… Read More ›

CSD police investigating ฿20 million bribery claim which a court linked with Thanathorn’s younger brother

CSD police investigating ฿20 million bribery claim which a court linked with Thanathorn’s younger brother

December 16, 2020

Crime, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

Two men were jailed in November 2019 for accepting ฿20 million in corrupt payments by the Criminal Court in Bangkok. Now released, police are ready… Read More ›

Father murdered by drug addict son while the pair worked together at a Pathum Thani building site

Father murdered by drug addict son while the pair worked together at a Pathum Thani building site

December 12, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The killing of Mr Boonma Ta Phet is the second of a father by a son in Thailand in three days and highlights the growing… Read More ›

Club without a permit, selling alcohol and drugs until 4 am every morning, raided in Bangkok by task force

Club without a permit, selling alcohol and drugs until 4 am every morning, raided in Bangkok by task force

December 10, 2020

Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

Insanity Nightclub: Officers with the Department of Provincial Administration swooped on the venue at 3 am bringing the party to an end. Local residents had… Read More ›

Police bring in shaman for ritual on Udon Thani killer after no trace of narcotics found in medical tests

Police bring in shaman for ritual on Udon Thani killer after no trace of narcotics found in medical tests

December 9, 2020

Crime, Culture, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

A shaman known as ‘Ajarn Tae’ performed a ceremonial ritual on the young man who was found to have nine hanuman tattoos, said to have… Read More ›

Evil, crazed druggie dishes out death to innocent young women in Udon Thani with his opened flick knife 

Evil, crazed druggie dishes out death to innocent young women in Udon Thani with his opened flick knife 

December 6, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Police have charged the 31-year-old man, who later claimed remorse and could not explain his actions at the central police station in downtown Udon Thani,… Read More ›

Public in Bangkok in stirring show of support for the monarchy on King Bhumibol’s birthday, December 5th

Public in Bangkok in stirring show of support for the monarchy on King Bhumibol’s birthday, December 5th

December 5, 2020

Culture, Personal, Politics, Thai World, Thailand:

King and Queen led the ceremonies and again came out to meet enthusiastic well-wishers near the Grand Palace in the evening. It was the first… Read More ›

US Senate body including a Thai Senator accuses authorities of using violence against protesters 

US Senate body including a Thai Senator accuses authorities of using violence against protesters 

December 4, 2020

Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Politics, Thailand:

US Thai Senator, Tammy Duckworth, was among three senators who called on the Thai government on Thursday to heed the voice of street protesters. The… Read More ›

Minister Anutin attacks infected Thai women whose actions set back plans to reopen the kingdom’s borders

Minister Anutin attacks infected Thai women whose actions set back plans to reopen the kingdom’s borders

December 2, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said that the women who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus this week in the northern provinces do not deserve… Read More ›

Myanmar border on alert after shock local Covid positive test on Friday is linked to local smuggling trade

Myanmar border on alert after shock local Covid positive test on Friday is linked to local smuggling trade

November 30, 2020

Crime, Living, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The Head of the Immigration Bureau, Lieutenant General Sompong Chingduan, has issued a call for immediate action on the border as, so far, over 320… Read More ›

Drug police put retraction behind them to smash billion baht Myanmar drug operation in Bangkok raid

Drug police put retraction behind them to smash billion baht Myanmar drug operation in Bangkok raid

November 29, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

It is reported that the Secretary-General of the Office of the Narcotics Control Board, Wichai Chaimongkol, has filed a complaint urging drug suppression police to… Read More ›

Covid-19 end in sight as PM announces vaccine contract with giant UK Swedish firm AstraZeneca

Covid-19 end in sight as PM announces vaccine contract with giant UK Swedish firm AstraZeneca

November 26, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

The Prime Minister expressed satisfaction that Thailand has been able to protect its population and public health service from the Covid-19 threat and publicly linked… Read More ›

Thailand’s tourism boss targets thousands instead of millions as public health is prioritised above all

Thailand’s tourism boss targets thousands instead of millions as public health is prioritised above all

November 24, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Government’s economic team has approved work permits for Elite cardholders investing over $1 million over 5 years as the new, limited, foreign tourism regime becomes… Read More ›

Use of cocaine and cannabis is still highly illegal in Thailand with very serious legal consequences

Use of cocaine and cannabis is still highly illegal in Thailand with very serious legal consequences

November 22, 2020

Crime, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Thailand has, for over two years, pursued a liberalisation programme to make medical extracts of cannabis available to those in need and is now further… Read More ›

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

Alleged hitman in murder of Kiwi steroids dealer quizzed by Pattaya Police after his arrest 14 years later

November 18, 2020

Crime, Personal, Thai World, Thailand:

The late arrest of a man, sought in connection with a murder over 14 years old, has left Pattaya police investigating the alleged role of… Read More ›

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

Big tech US website Tripadvisor stings struggling Thai hotels and resorts after acting in bad faith

November 14, 2020

Crime, Economy, Foreigners, Media, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Actions of US tech giant are questionable and have left a family business struggling with a tsunami of negative and vituperative commentary after it was… Read More ›

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

Tourism industry totters on the brink as tourists from the UK, the USA and Europe can now apply on conditions

November 11, 2020

Economy, Foreigners, Living, More News from Thailand, Thailand:

Countries in South America and the Indo Pacific region are, right now, hoovering up Thailand’s regular tourists with another contingent having already decided to stay… Read More ›

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