Amphetamine smuggler arrested
at recently reopened border post
The Kiew Phawok border checkpoint, recently reopened on January 31, was the
scene of a chase resulting in the arrest of a drug smuggler. On February 13, an
army patrol at the border post noticed two men on a motorcycle who began acting
suspiciously when they saw the military. The two men ignored orders to stop and
be searched, and sped off, pursued by the officers. After a short chase, the
driver of the motorcycle lost control, causing it to crash. One man was
arrested, the other escaped. The arrested man, Noi Lungsai, 33, from Chai
Prakharn district in Chiang Mai, was carrying 40,000 amphetamine pills in packs
of 2,000 strapped round his waist. Noi later told Ban Nawai police that after
hearing about the reopening of the Kiew Phawok border checkpoint, he had
contacted a friend in Myanmar and arranged for the delivery of the drugs, which
he had intended to sell.
Three UK graduates teach at CMU through British Council
Digital animation is a huge industry these days. A quick glance at
some of the major cinema releases of last year - Bee Movie, Shrek
the Third and Ratatouille, for example - and you can see just how
its popularity has propelled it into the cultural mainstream.
Audi has released the S5 sports coupe, a “poor
man’s” R8. The S5/A5 range will eventually swell to a total of six
models including three different engines, three transmissions and a
retail price list that spreads between $70,000 and $131,900
(Australian prices).The S5/A5 is based on an all-new platform that will be picked up by
the next generation A4 and is designed to allow for much sportier
handling than the brand has been known for, helping it take up the
fight with German rival BMW.
Another lovely wedding! Marc, (of Chez Marco), with his
beautiful bride Krittiga, were married in Bangkok last week.
Over 500 guests, including the former Minister of Justice, were at
the reception to greet the happy couple. In his speech, Marc spoke
from his heart , saying “I thank my wife for giving me my new
life”. We wish them both a joyful and long life together.