Police

Phuket among targets in B200mn heroin trafficking network

PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.

21 May The Phuket News

PHUKET: Phuket was among the intended destinations for more than 65 kilogrammes of heroin seized in a major crackdown on a transnational drug trafficking network involving a Nigerian man and two Thai women, police have confirmed.

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National Police Chief Orders Strict Enforcement at Railway Crossings, Calls Meeting with Police Nationwide on May 26

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Tourism

Nonthaburi Municipality Invites Public on Free Buddhist Temple Boat Tours Visiting 8 Sacred Sites Along the Chao Phraya River

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Heated! Anutin Fires Back at Pheu Thai for Lacking Maturity, Criticizing Privy Councilors' Meeting Participation

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Thailand reaches top 50 in startup rankings

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Police

Siripong Acknowledges Train Driver Negligence, Orders Comprehensive Drug Testing for All Transport Workers

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National

PromptPay Transaction Value Hits 4.24 Trillion Baht in April

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Community

Ban Khlong Suan Community Turns Invasive Fish into 'Pla Chiang' to Generate Income

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Police

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Community

Bride Delighted as Late Husband's Parents Organize Wedding Ceremony, Reveal They Cared for Her Like a Daughter for 10 Years

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