Thailand's Tourist Police embark on a major campaign to improve services for tourists

BANGKOK: -- As the tourist market to Thailand continues to grow, Thailand Tourist Police have undertaken an initiative to improve their services and ensure 24 hour assistance.

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Chon Buri police arrest two suspects for drug trafficking; 800,000 meth pills valued at Bt200 million hidden in pickup truck for delivery to Sattahip /MCOT

Senators to sue Thaksin for Skype orders to party lawmakers
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could face charges for allegedly committing a constitutional offence by ordering Pheu Thai Party ministers and MPs via Skype to amend the Constitution and push for the Bt2-trillion loan for the country's infrastructure development.

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Swedish politician arrested in Thailand
BY ANDERS HOLM NIELSEN


PHOTO: MICHAEL TÖPFFER EXPRESSEN

BANGKOK: -- Annétthe Zettergren, 58, served on the Värmland County Council, as well as on the board of a regional development body, and the local police board.

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MAE HONG SON'S FIRE
King sends relief to victims of refugee-camp fire
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- His Majesty the King graciously ordered 500 bags of relief to be delivered yesterday to refugees left homeless by a fire at Ban Mae Surin camp in Mae Hong Son's Khun Yuam district.

Wilas Rujiwattanapong, who heads a disaster mitigation unit at the Rajaprajanukroh Foundation, presented the bags to Mae Hong Son Governor Nareumol Palawat.

They will be given to Karen and Karenni people, most of who fled fighting between the Myanmar military and rebel troops.

The fire, thought to have stemmed from a cooking accident, on Friday killed 37 people, injured dozens of others and left some 2,000 homeless.

Army chief General Prayuth Chanocha said he had instructed Army Region 3 to dispatch soldiers to urgently aid the victims in this most unfortunate event. He hoped the tragedy would be a lesson for people - to be cautious in daily activities to prevent fires in the future.

Prayuth also commented that, although Thailand observed humanitarian principles to aid war refugees, national security agencies wondered whether to repatriate these people on a voluntary basis, as they had stayed for a long time and their country of origin was now relatively calm.


-- The Nation 2013-03-25

Smog in northern provinces threatens public health

By Digital Media

CHIANG MAI. March 25 – Smog in the northern provinces threatens health of local residents as the dust particle level is over the safety standard in all the region.

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Bangkok: Urgent A negative blood needed for 7 year old girl

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