Woman arrested for sparking panic with false border news
Police in Ubon Ratchathani province have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly spreading fake news about Thai-Cambodian border conflicts, which are alleged to have caused public panic.
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Police in Ubon Ratchathani province have arrested a 32-year-old woman for allegedly spreading fake news about Thai-Cambodian border conflicts, which are alleged to have caused public panic.
Police and officials from the Thai Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) have raided a police apartment in Bangkok, rented by a female police officer who is also a doctor at the Police General Hospital (PGH), and seized a large quantity of psychotropic substances.
Double-decker bus operators are threatening to seek redress from the Administrative Court over an order by the Land Transport Department (LTD) barring them from using seven routes containing steep inclines, considered as too hazardous for such vehicles.
Thailand issued a retaliatory measure, limiting the stays of Cambodian nationals in Thailand to seven days, down from the previous 60, said Thai Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nikorndej Balankura today.
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The Cambodian government has agreed to pull its troops back from the disputed zone in Ubon Ratchathani’s Nam Yuen district, possibly out of fear that Thailand would suspend electricity supplies to Cambodian border towns.
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Political whistle blower Srisuwan Janya filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) today, demanding an investigation into Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and Defence Minister Phumtham Wechayachai over their alleged inaction against intruding Cambodian forces, allowing them to remain on Thai territory for more than a week.
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The Cambodian government has cut short stays in Cambodia by Thai nationals to a maximum of seven days, instead of 60. This is similar to Thailand’s immigration restriction, which came into effect yesterday, allowing Cambodians to stay in the country for only a week, after which they have to renew their visas or border passes, according to a report by the Khmer Times.
Two explosions occurred in downtown Pattani on Sunday night, but no injuries have been reported. A suspected third improvised explosive device (IED) was destroyed using a high-powered water jet.
The 2nd Army Region, which monitors the Thai-Cambodian border, has begun adjusting the opening and closing times, as well as immigration measures, for four border checkpoints following Cambodia’s refusal to withdraw troops from the disputed area. The new measures took effect yesterday, after the Army granted full authority to the Task Forces to implement the changes. Under the Suranaree Taks Force’s jurisdiction, the four checkpoints are: 1. Anma Checkpoint, Nam Yuen District, Ubon...