Thailand News
Police say they are prepared for Bangkok countdown events

Police in Bangkok say that they are prepared and will be ready to provide security during at the major new year countdown locations.
Police Spokesman Pol Gen Dejnarong Sutthicharnbancha said that a meeting took place with the military and entrepreneurs of shopping malls along Ratchaprasong Road in preparation of Bangkok Countdown 2016 @Central World event, asserting officials are prepared to perform their duties to their best of their abilities.
It is expected that the Bangkok Countdown 2016 event will attract about 200,000 attendees. The event will be patrolled by 4,000 police officers working in cooperation with other agencies.
Street vendors in front of the event venue are asked to refrain from placing their retail wares from midnight on 30th December, while the officers will perform an inspection of the locations starting at noon on the 31st December.
Attendees of the event will have to pass through metal detectors, and are urged not to carry backpacks with them for their convenience and safety. The public are also encouraged to help surveil the situation for suspicious activities.
The police spokesman has said the intelligence unit has not received any report of any worrisome information, and the police will also provide security protection to 11 other countdown locations across Bangkok.
Stay updated with Samui Times by following us on Facebook.- The News3 days ago
Up, up and away – the annual Thai rocket festivals are here! VIDEO
- The News3 days ago
Thaiger Weekend Update – Saturday, May 14 – VIDEO
- The News3 days ago
South Korea to add 230 international flights to meet demand
- The News3 days ago
14 year old and older brother arrested in eastern Thailand over human trafficking
- The News3 days ago
Travel benefits, Sex Tourism & Smart Visas | Thaiger Bites
- The News3 days ago
Another Full Moon Party in southern Thailand coming up this holiday!
- The News2 days ago
If you live in Thailand, have your rain poncho prepared until Tuesday!
- The News3 days ago
UPDATE: CCTV footage of missing German tourist in Phuket