AFTER 20 Filipino transvestites attacked two Thai katoeys leading to a large number of the latter gathering in front of a hotel in Sukhumvit Soi 11/1 and later despite police having moved in also bashed up one of the former, this punchup led to #Sukhumvit11 hashtag topping today’s (Mar. 5) X trend in Thailand,
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Policeman killed in gunfight with drug runner
A NARCOTICS Suppression Bureau policeman was killed in an exchange of gunfire with a drug trafficker who was likewise shot dead with another policeman injured in a car chase in Chaing Rai province yesterday (Sep. 19) that ended with around 5-6 million methamphetamine pills plus some crystal methamphetamine (Ice) being seized, TV Channel 7
Read moreIndia reports injuries on both sides in border clash with China
New Delhi – Indian troops prevented Chinese soldiers from entering Indian territory on Dec, 9 during a border scuffle that led to injuries on both sides, India’s defence minister said on Tuesday (Dec. 13), in the first such clash since 2020 between the Asian giants. The incident occurred in the Tawang sector of India’s
Read more15 drug traffickers killed in clash with Thai troops
A TEAM of rangers and soldiers ambushed drug traffickers carrying crystal methamphetamine from Myanmar to Chiang Mai last night (Dec. 7) and in the ensuing gunfight killed 15 of them without any fatalities on the Thai side, Matichon newspaper said. Rangers from Pha Muang Task Force company 3207 together with soldiers from the 4th
Read moreShouting match between royalists, demonstrators outside court
AS THE Citizens’ Network to Protect the Monarchy group led by Mr. Anon Klinkaew arrived at Bangkok Southern Criminal Court today (Nov. 25) to submit a letter urging revocation of bail granted to four Section 112, or lese majeste, suspects for participating in the anti-Apec protest they ran into a group of demonstrators and
Read moreChadchart regrets Apec protesters got injured, trying to help detainees
BANGKOK Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said during a live broadcast on Facebook while jogging this morning (Nov. 19) that he regrets protesters got injured in a clash with police while marching from the City Hall square (Larn Khon Mueang) to Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre(QSNCC) yesterday and that he is coordinating to help those detained,
Read moreOver 1.5m meth pills seized in clash with drug runners
SOLDIERS patrolling a jungle along the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai province late last night (Nov. 15) clashed with drug traffickers who fled after dumping some homemade backpacks filled with around 1.56 million methamphetamine pills, Naewna newspaper said today (Nov. 16). Col. Suthikhet Srininthin, commander of Pha Muang Task Force’s drug control unit, sent
Read moreBig lot of meth pills seized in clash with drug runners at border
A GUNFIGHT broke out between drug traffickers carrying methamphetamine pills in backpacks and a team of rangers just a kilometre from the Thai-Myanmar border at Mae Ai district of Chiang Mai province last night (Oct. 4), Naewna newspaper said this morning. Maj. Gen. Supharek Sathapornphon, commander of Pha Muang Task Force of the 3rd
Read morePolice vehicle set ablaze in fierce clash at Din Daeng intersection
EMOTIONALLY-CHARGED protesters clashed with police at Din Daeng intersection this evening (June 11) and set fire to a police vehicle after being blocked from riding to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence at First Infantry Regiment barracks which is barely a kilometre away, Naewna newspaper said. The protesters mostly rode motorcycles to this hotspot, where clashes
Read moreNine drug runners die in gunfight with soldiers, 2.4m meth pills seized
A GUNFIGHT between Thai troops and a drug trafficking gang at the Thai-Myanmar border in Chiang Rai province last night (May 27) left nine drug runners dead with 2.4 million methamphetamine pills seized, Matichon newspaper said. Maj. Gen. Supharek Sathapornphon, commander of Pha Muang Task Force, together with Col. Suthikhet Srininthin, commander of the 3rd
Read moreRescue volunteer shot dead in downtown fight with another foundation
VOLUNTEERS from two rescue foundations clashed in a turf battle on Kasemrad road in front of Lotus hypermarket Rama 4 branch last night leading one Por Tek Tung staff member being shot dead and three others injured, Matichon newspaper said today (Apr. 18). Thonglor station police rushed to the scene at 1.20 a.m. and upon
Read moreAnti-Prayut, indy protesters clash with police at same spot again
By Thai Newsroom Reporters INDEPENDENT STREET PROTESTERS CLASHED with crowd-control police again today (Aug 18) at the same spot near the army barracks which houses Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s residence on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. The anti-Prayut protesters, many riding on motorcycles and putting on crash helmets, gathered at Sam Liam Din Daeng intersection
Read moreClashes at Din Daeng junction as ‘car park’ protest gets underway
ANOTHER round of clashes broke out between protesters and riot police at Din Daeng junction at 5 p.m. today (August 15) as some protest groups launched their processions from differing points of Bangkok and neighbouring provinces to piled more pressure on Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to step down, Sanook.com and Thai Rath newspaper said.
Read moreChina, India agree to pull troops near site of deadly clash
By Bloomberg and published by The Straits Times New Delhi – China and India have agreed to pull back troops from another friction point along their disputed Himalayan border after a weekend meeting of top military commanders from both sides, according to senior Indian officials with knowledge of the matter. Soldiers will move away from
Read moreMyanmar anti-junta militia vow to take on army in Mandalay
By Reuters Staff, published by Channel NewsAsia MYANMAR security forces backed by armoured vehicles clashed today (Jun 22) with a newly formed militia group in the second-biggest city of Mandalay resulting in at least two casualties, according to members of the group and media reports. Since the army seized power on Feb 1 and removed
Read moreSix dead in shootout between Myanmar military and civilians
By Myanmar Now SIX locals were killed during a shootout between the Myanmar military and a civilian-led security team in Kani Township, Sagaing Region, on Thursday evening, Myanmar Now reported today (April 17). The security team – made up of locals armed with hunting rifles – was standing watch after hearing news that detained protesters
Read more1.6m meth pills seized after gunfight with drug caravan
A FIERCE firefight between a group of drug traffickers bringing a caravan into Mae Chan district of Chiang Rai province and a ranger unit from the Pha Muang Task Force last night (Feb. 26) left one ranger injured and a search of the area this morning led to the seizure of 1.6 million methamphetamine
Read morePolice and WeVo guards clash in front of Myanmar embassy
WE Volunteer (WeVo) protest guards and police clashed in front of Myanmar embassy on Sathorn road late afternoon today (Feb. 1) after the latter moved in to break up a peaceful rally against the coup mounted at the neighbouring country this morning, Siam Rath newspaper reported. The WeVo guards arrived at the embassy at 3.30
Read moreIndian and Chinese troops in new border brawl
NEW DELHI: Indian and Chinese troops have fought a new brawl on their contested Himalayan border, leaving injuries on both sides, military officials said on Monday. The fighting on Jan. 20 came six months after a pitched battle which left at least 20 Indian troops dead as well as an unknown number of Chinese casualties.
Read morePeople’s Party and yellow-shirt protesters clash outside Parliament
A CLASH erupted between People’s Party and yellow-shirt protesters at 5 p.m. today (Nov. 17) after the former had managed to break through the police barricade at Kiak Kai intersection near the Parliament and ran into the rival group, Sanook.com reported this evening. Police had earlier fired a round tear gas solution at People’s Party
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