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Thailand-Cambodia RBC Meeting Confirms Adherence to 13-Point Agreement

Bangkok: The RBC Thailand-Cambodia meeting confirmed adherence to the 13-point agreement. Both sides agreed to deploy their existing forces in the area, refrain from provocative actions, and clear mines within their territory, in accordance with international humanitarian principles. According to Thai News Agency, the final day of the Thai-Cambodian Regional Boundary Committee (RBC) meeting took place at the Talay Phu

Methamphetamine Prices Surge in the North, Up 30%; Crystal Methamphetamine Prices Triple

Bangkok: Drugs continue to flood through the northern border. Over the past 10 months, authorities have clashed with drug-smuggling caravans nearly 50 times, resulting in nearly 30 deaths. Over the past six months, more than 230 million methamphetamine pills have been seized, a 30 percent increase compared to the same period last year. Meanwhile, crystal methamphetamine (ice) has tripled in

Education Minister Narumon Attends Royal Cremation Ceremony for Thai-Cambodian Clash Victims

Bangkok: Education Minister Narumon attended the royal cremation ceremony for victims of the Thai-Cambodian border clashes. According to Thai News Agency, the Thammanat Foundation is swiftly working to construct a new house for “Grandma Saton” to restore morale and hope to those affected by the conflict. His Majesty the King graciously presided over the cremation ceremony for Mr. Bandit Ounjit

Ministry of Digital Economy and Society Intensifies Efforts to Combat Data Leaks After 192 Violations Detected

Bangkok: The Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is accelerating efforts to contain data leaks after discovering 192 violations in eight months. The Ministry, along with the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCSB), convened a meeting to discuss policy with the DPO network, urging them to implement proactive preventative mechanisms to thwart personal data leaks. According to Thai

Arrest of Illegal Myanmar Labor Smuggling Ring

Kanchanaburi: Soldiers, police, and the Public Sector Anti-Corruption Commission join forces to arrest a gang smuggling 20 illegal Myanmar workers into Thailand. On August 16, 2015, Maj. Gen. Atsawut Panyarachun, Commander of the 9th Infantry Division and Commander of the Surasee Force, along with Mr. Athit Intra, Governor of Kanchanaburi Province, received a tip from local sources that there would

Modified Sedan Crash Causes Multi-Vehicle Pile-Up on Expressway

Nonthaburi: A modified sedan lost control and crashed into 10 cars on the expressway, causing a major traffic disruption. The accident took place at the Muang Thong Thani entrance heading towards Bang Pa-in, as captured by a dashcam at 12:59 AM. According to Thai News Agency, three white sedans were racing at high speeds when they collided, resulting in a

RBC Discussion Results: Cambodia Rejects Landmine Clearance and Cracks Down on Scammers

Bangkok: Cambodia has yet to cooperate in clearing landmines, following a push by Thailand at the “RBC Thailand-Cambodia” forum in the Chanthaburi-Trat border area. Resolving the scammer problem has been put on hold for discussion at the next meeting. According to Thai News Agency, Rear Admiral Parat Rattanachaiphan, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Navy, revealed that Vice Admiral Apichart

Police Raid Unlicensed Bangkok Venue, Arrest 41 Myanmar Nationals After Drug Tests

Bangkok: Wang Thonglang Police Station officers raided a drug party involving Myanmar nationals. Urine tests revealed 41 people tested positive for drugs. They responded to the ‘NO Drugs NO Dealers’ campaign and raided an unlicensed entertainment venue. According to Thai News Agency, Pol. Lt. Gen. Siam Bunsom, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau, along with other senior police officials, ordered