Pattaya Sex Show Touts Arrested For Harassment, False Advertising
PATTAYA — Soldiers and local officials arrested 16 people Monday night holding laminated cards promising salacious entertainment at Pattaya’s infamous sex shows.
Elon Musk Asks Judge to Toss Thai Cave Diver’s Lawsuit
LOS ANGELES — Elon Musk is asking a California judge to throw out a lawsuit filed against him by a British diver the tech...
Future Forward Strikes Back Against Anti-Monarchy Claim
BANGKOK — Accused of defaming the monarchy by a royal descendant, the Future Forward Party hit back Wednesday with a pair of libel lawsuits, saying its reputation was at stake in the run-up to Election Day.
Former Jet-Setting Monk Stripped of Robe Upon Arrival in Thailand
BANGKOK — When a fugitive former monk landed in Thailand on Wednesday night, the first thing authorities did was order him to remove his...
Money Laundering Charges Dropped Against Actress ‘Patt Napapa’
BANGKOK — Prosecutor said Thursday they dismissed money laundering charges filed against a famous television actress.
Madman or Idealist, Activist Facing 10 Years for Tearing Ballot Has No Regrets
BANGKOK — Just over a year ago, Piyarat Chongthep stared down a security officer as he ripped his ballot in half while shouting “Down...
Gunman in 2017 Dealership Raid Sentenced to Die
SONGKHLA — One of several gunmen accused of stealing pickup trucks at gunpoint and killing a hostage was sentenced to death Tuesday by a southern court.
Thai Female Doctor Kicked by “David” Suffers From PTSD
PHUKET - A month after the incident in which Doctor Tharndao Jandam, also known as Dr. Pai, was kicked by Mr. Urs Beat Fehr,...
With Interpreter on the Run, Erawan Bombing Trial is Postponed to September
BANGKOK — The first court examination of a witness in the bomb attack that killed 20 people last year was adjourned on Tuesday because an interpreter for the two accused bombers jumped his bail on drug charges.
Gruesome Murder Suspects Arrested in Myanmar, Extradited
CHIANG RAI — Three fugitive murder suspects, one of which stands accused of sawing her victim’s body in half, were arrested for overstaying their border passes Saturday night in Myanmar and turned over to Thai authorities, police said.