Drone Ban Snares Unaware Swedish Vacationer in Pattaya
A Swedish tourist was detained in Pattaya on Saturday night for illegally operating a drone on the beach during Thailand's nationwide drone ban, authorities said.
MP Parina Says Thaksin Planted Bangkok Bombs
BANGKOK — A pro-junta MP says she knows who’s behind the bombings that struck the capital yesterday, even before police have come out with...
Swedish Man Found Dead Inside Pattaya Condo
PATTAYA — A Swedish man was found dead inside his condominium room near Jomtien beach in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Drunk American Arrested in Prachuap With ‘Gun Necklace’
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — An American national was under arrest Friday for carrying a firearm, which he claimed was merely a fashion accessory, police said.
‘Drowned Man’ Rises, Startles Rescue Workers
CHAINAT — Police officers and rescue workers were in for a surprise Thursday when a “dead body” they were supposed to retrieve opened his eyes and greeted them instead.
Friends Say ‘Bell the Pretty’ Led a Talented Life Before Mysterious Death
BANGKOK — Police say Friday no one has yet been charged over the death of a popular model earlier this week, which her family suspects foul play might be involved.
‘Big Joke’ Says He Is Targeted For Refusing To Sign Biometric Project
BANGKOK — Former immigration chief on Wednesday said he was targeted in a drive-by shooting earlier this week because he refused to approve a multi-billion baht procurement under his tenure.
Phuket Police Detain A Rowdy British Tourist
Mr. Paul, a British tourist from Manchester, was detained at Phuket's Patong Police Station after police received a report from tuk-tuk driver Mr. Amin...
‘Phuket Model’ Expanded Nationwide Despite Little Support
BANGKOK — Officials on Wednesday doubled down on their proposal to resume limited tourism amid the global coronavirus pandemic by expanding a vague reentry plan to cover the entire country.
Double Foreign Tourist Deaths in One Condo Puzzle Pattaya Police
Police in Pattaya are investigating the mysterious deaths of two foreign tourists found dead in the same condominium building within two hours on July 18, raising concerns about a potential connection.
