Our Person of the Year 2018: Prawit Wongsuwan, Military’s ‘Real Power’
Deputy junta chairman Prawit Wongsuwan, aka Big Pom, sure gave his critics and the media a lot to talk about throughout 2018.
Brazilian Woman Abducted, Raped by Don Mueang Taxi Driver
SUPHAN BURI — A Brazilian woman was sexually assaulted by a taxi driver in Suphan Buri province after being picked up from a Bangkok airport on Tuesday.
Phuket Landslides Bury Both Luxury Villas and Rental Houses; Death Toll Soars to 13
The death toll from the heavy rainfall incident causing flash floods from the mountains and landslides burying houses in Karon and Chalong sub-districts of Phuket city
Flash Floods Hit Pattaya After Hours of Heavy Rain
PATTAYA — Pattaya city was hit by flash floods for the second consecutive day on Wednesday after being pounded by thunderstorms.
Japanese Tourist Apologizes to Police Over Sky Lantern Dispute
A 31-year-old Japanese tourist has apologized to police after a confrontation during New Year's countdown when he was prevented from releasing a sky lantern.
Airport Immigration Head Transferred for Demanding ‘Tips’
BANGKOK — The police officer in charge of border control at one of Bangkok’s international airports was removed and placed under investigation for allegedly extorting bribes from Chinese tourists, the immigration commander said Monday.
Guards vs. Taxi Driver in Terminal 21 Battle Royale (Video)
BANGKOK — A mass melee involving a taxi driver and security guards at a downtown shopping mall this week ended up at the police station Friday after footage of it hit the internets.
Officials Say Foreigners in Thailand Will Get Vaccine Jabs…Someday
BANGKOK — Foreigners living on Thai soil will be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines, a health official said Thursday, though details of which are yet to be revealed.
Two More Lions Appear on the Road in Chonburi
CHONBURI - On January 25, 2024, two more lions were spotted in Chonburi province, Thailand, causing concern among locals. The incident occurred after a...
German Developer Among 16 Charged in Samui Property Fraud Case
Police have charged 16 individuals, including a German national and several Thai nominees, in connection with an illegal luxury villa development scheme on Koh Samui island
