Myanmar woman arrested in Phuket for drug dealing
Tanyaluk Sakoot


Chu is currently being held at Vichit Police Station. Photo by Phuket Immigration Police

Phuket: -- A woman from Myanmar was arrested for drug dealing last night (March 19) after being found in possession of methamphetamine (ya bah) and crystal meth (ya ice).

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Four southerners get more than 66 years in prison for 2013 Bangkok bombing

BANGKOK: -- The Criminal Court Friday sentenced four southern men to 66 years and eight months in prison for their involvement in a May 26, 2013, bombing at the mouth of Bangkok's Soi Ramkhamhaeng 43/1.

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Foreign Tourists Allegedly Dumped on Tollway by Thai Taxi

By Khaosod Eng.

BANGKOK — The Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT) says it is investigating a claim that a taxi driver stranded a family of foreign tourists on a highway in Bangkok.

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Phuket gov reassures Brit diplomat over tourist safety
Suthicha Sirirat

Gov Nisit (right) makes a point to Mr Hancock.

PHUKET: Governor Nisit Jansomwong yesterday (March 19) said he is confident that tourists are safe in Phuket.

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600 security cameras to be installed in Narathiwat

Narathiwat Governor Nattapong Sirichana has ordered the installation of 600 security cameras, worth Bt4 million, throughout the province to help prevent insurgent attacks.

More training will also be provided for surveillance volunteers and walkie-talkies provided to each community to help the authorities keep an eye out for suspicious activities, Nattapong said.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/breakingnews/600-security-cameras-to-be-installed-in-Narathiwat-30256433.html

-- The Nation 2015-03-20

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