900kg amphetamine haul bound for Taiwan intercepted in Thailand

Thai police display drugs at press conference

December 5, 2021December 5, 2021 Phillip Charlier 1 Comment amphetamines, drug smuggling, drug trafficking, Thailand

Police in Thailand intercepted a close to one-ton haul of amphetamines bound for Taiwan hidden in floor tiles at a port in Bangkok two days ago, Thai police revealed at a press conference yesterday, December 4. The intercept was the result of a joint investigation by Thai and Taiwanese police agencies, media reports in Taiwan said today. Thailand Customs said that the drugs were hidden in silicon floor tiles, with each of 161 tiles being filled with 4.5 to 6

Taipei Mayor Ko Wenje visits a temple in Thailand

Travel and Tourism

March 30, 2017March 30, 2017 Phillip Charlier 0 Comment Ko Wenje, Thailand, tourism

Taipei City Mayor Ko Wen-je, speaking at Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok today drew laughter from reporters when he said “Hong Kong is boring.” Ko responded to questions from reporters after a statement from a Thai tourism industry leader during a lunch meeting, who said that considering Taiwan’s recently implemented visa-waiver program for Thai visitors, and with increased publicity, the number of Thai visitors to Taiwan could surpass that of Hong Kong. Thai visitor numbers to Hong Kong last year surpassed