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Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases
Anutin orders urgent drug crackdown meeting after Australia-linked smuggling cases
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered narcotics agencies and Airports of Thailand to hold urgent talks after two Australia-linked drug cases raised concerns over Thailand’s image, aviation-hub ambitions and OECD accession target.ONCB says heroin hidden in two of 12 bags in Thai airline crew case
ONCB says heroin hidden in two of 12 bags in Thai airline crew case
WEDNESDAY, JULY 01, 2026
Thai narcotics officials say initial information from Australian authorities indicates heroin was hidden inside two of 12 bags in a parcel linked to the arrest of a Thai female airline crew member, as investigators continue to hunt the real courier and the masterminds behind a suspected transnational drug network.ONCB searches flight attendant’s room in Australia heroin-smuggling probe
ONCB searches flight attendant’s room in Australia heroin-smuggling probe
TUESDAY, JUNE 30, 2026
Thailand’s ONCB is working with the Australian Federal Police to expand an investigation into a flight attendant accused of smuggling heroin into Melbourne, while warning the public not to carry parcels or luggage overseas for others.Interpol says Chinese chief Meng has resigned
Interpol says Chinese chief Meng has resigned
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 07, 2018
The international police organisation Interpol announced Sunday that it has received the resignation of its Chinese chief Meng Hongwei, who has been missing since September 25 and is suspected by Beijing of "violating the law".Indonesia rates raised amid Turkey turmoil
Indonesia rates raised amid Turkey turmoil
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15, 2018
INDONESIA'S central bank raised interest rates yesterday in a bid to shield the slumping rupiah from a sell-off in emerging market currencies as Turkey's financial crisis roils global markets.Ridley takes helm of Augusta National, Masters - Washington, Oct 16, 2017 (AFP) -
Ridley takes helm of Augusta National, Masters - Washington, Oct 16, 2017 (AFP) -
MONDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2017
Washington - Fred Ridley took over as chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters on Monday, replacing the retiring Bill Payne.What ban? Chinese in thrall to tennis 'goddess' Sharapova BEIJING, Oct 4, 2017 (AFP) - One fellow p
What ban? Chinese in thrall to tennis 'goddess' Sharapova BEIJING, Oct 4, 2017 (AFP) - One fellow p
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 04, 2017
BEIJING - One fellow player labelled her "a cheater" and she is said to be unpopular in the locker room, but Maria Sharapova remains a crowd favourite in China despite her doping ban.Klopp frustrated as Newcastle hold Liverpool LONDON, Oct 1, 2017 (AFP) - Liverpool manager Jurgen K
Klopp frustrated as Newcastle hold Liverpool LONDON, Oct 1, 2017 (AFP) - Liverpool manager Jurgen K
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 01, 2017
LONDON - Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was left feeling "disappointed and frustrated" after a Newcastle side under the guidance of former Reds boss Rafael Benitez held his side to a 1-1 draw at St James' Park on Sunday.Clinton, Trump spar over plans for US economy
Clinton, Trump spar over plans for US economy
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
HEMPSTEAD, United States - Hillary Clinton accused Donald Trump of peddling "trumped up trickle down" economics Monday in the opening minutes of their first presidential debate, setting a combative tone as the candidates clashed over how to increase US 