Kidnapped on Arrival: 12 Arrested for Abducting Woman at BKK
BANGKOK — Twelve people have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of a Chinese tourist at an international airport in Bangkok earlier this month, police said Wednesday.
Prayuth Makes Surprise Appointment of New Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — Prime Minister Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha used his absolute power under Article 44 of the interim constitution Tuesday to appoint a replacement for Gov. Sukhumbhand Paribatra.
Thai PM Acts After Chinese Actor Wang Xing’s Trafficking Ordeal
Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has launched an urgent response to contain potential damage to Thailand's tourism sector following the high-profile cross-border trafficking case of Chinese actor Wang Xing,
Pattaya Police Inspect A House With A lion Cub Displayed On Limousine
PATTAYA - Authorities in Pattaya uncovered the house of a foreign open-top Bentley driver and his lion cub on Tuesday.
This inspection followed netizens have...
Schoolkids Wear Eyepatches to Learn About King Bhumibol
YALA — Many on social media on Thursday were praising a teacher who instructed her fourth graders to cover their right eyes to appreciate how His Majesty the Late King Bhumibol must have felt when he toiled for the nation with only one good eye.
‘SuperPark’ Closes Down for Good, Offers No Refunds
BANGKOK — Customers who purchased tickets to an indoor playground at Iconsiam mall are demanding a refund after they abruptly announced its permanent closure.
Norwegian Out on Bail After Killing Brit Tourist at Phuket Hotel
PHUKET — Police said Sunday a Norwegian tourist stands accused of killing a British man at a luxury hotel in Phuket province last week over a noise row gone violent.
Suvarnabhumi Airport Recommends 3 Hours for New Year’s Check-in
SUVARNABHUMI - Pol. Maj. Gen. Choengron Rimpadee, Commissioner of Immigration Bureau 2 and spokesman of the Immigration Department, said they are ready to welcome...
American Lawyer Praises Thai Police After Swift Arrest of 4 British Robbers
Phuket police have arrested four British nationals within hours of a daylight robbery targeting an American lawyer's $72,000 luxury watch, with the victim praising authorities for their swift response.
Former Marine Arrested For Bomb Threat at US Embassy
BANGKOK — A former U.S. marine and Iraq War veteran was arrested for planting a suspicious package in front of the U.S. embassy in Bangkok, police said Tuesday.
