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...
‘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.
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.
CIB Busts Russian Network, Seizes More Than $40M Assets
The number of Russians entering the country increased significantly after the Russian-Ukrainian war. 59,717 Russians came to Phuket and registered an unusual number of 1,603 businesses
First New Train for MRT Blue Line Extension Delivered
BANGKOK — A new train has been delivered in time for the much-awaited extension of the capital’s MRT rail network into Chinatown, which will open in five months.
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.
Doping Allegations Cloud Badminton Star’s Olympic Dreams
BANGKOK — Many hearts sank Wednesday when it became public badminton sweetheart Ratchanok “May” Intanon might not participate in the upcoming Summer Olympic Games.
Public Transport, Food Delivery Adjust Service Hours For Curfew
BANGKOK — Public transport services, as well as food delivery services, announced their new service hours in the wake of an overnight curfew set to begin tonight.
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.
