Plane Crash in East Bangkok Kills 1, Injures 4
BANGKOK — A private airplane crashed on Monday afternoon near a temple in Nong Chok district, killing its captain.
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.
Phuket Heat Causes Drunk Estonian to Fall to … Sleep
PHUKET — How hot is it? Enough for an Estonian man to toss a mattresses out over a balcony and sleep al fresco.
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall to Close ‘Indefinitely’
BANGKOK — A century-old palace frequented by tourists will close its doors to visitors October onward, an official said Wednesday.
Missing American Found in Some Rocks on Koh Lipe
SATUN — A missing American tourist was found hiding in a pile of boulders Thursday on Koh Lipe after his worried friends went to the police. He just wanted to be left alone.
Several Properties in Chiang Mai Are Confiscated After Being Linked To Chinese Nominees
CHIANG MAI - Since the country reopened after the COVID-19 pandemic, a group of Chinese investors have entered the Chiang Mai real estate market...
Adult Star Fined for ‘Inappropriate’ Motor Show Dance
NONTHABURI — Adult performer Ladapa “Cherry Samkhok” Ratchataamonchot was among four people fined 1,500 baht for public obscenity Monday morning for a steamy performance at the Bangkok International Motor Show.
British Teacher in Phuket Alleges Tailor Slapped Her, Refuses Compromise
A British female teacher at an international school filed a complaint against a famous suit tailor for slapping her in front of her children
Big Waves Spoil Launch of Pattaya-Hua Hin Ferry
PATTAYA — More than 100 tourists were left stranded Sunday morning at a Pattaya pier when the maiden voyage of a ferry service to Hua Hin was called off due to big waves.
Serial Killer ‘Kid the Ripper’ Stirs Debate on Royal Pardon
KHON KAEN — Police on Tuesday said they are still looking for a serial killer who murdered his sixth victim earlier this week.
