UPDATE: The Royal Thai Police will go easy on people who break the new seat belt law “in the early phase” according to Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau Pol. Maj. Gen. Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek. The officer confirmed yesterday that from September 5, the driver and all passengers – including those in the back seat – are required by law to wear a seat belt, … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Thailand introduces fine for not wearing seat belt in the back seat
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Gov Tri gets Red Cross Fair underway
PHUKET: Scores of people turned out last night the opening night of the Phuket Red Cross Fair in Phuket Town, with many people among the huge crowd hoping to win the top prize in the popular lucky draw: a brand-new Honda City car . The 11-day fair, being held at the Central Stage Area at Saphan Hin , was declared officially underway by Phuket Governor Tri Augkaradacha, … [Read more...] about Gov Tri gets Red Cross Fair underway
A New Year’s message from the Phuket Governor
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR OF PHUKET Tri Augkaradacha took up the position of Phuket Governor in October 2009 after serving almost four years as vice governor. Having already reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 years, he will finish his career in the civil service at the end of October this year. Since his appointment as Governor, he has written a … [Read more...] about A New Year’s message from the Phuket Governor