8 monks killed, 13 injured after pickup truck ploughs into pilgrimage in Mukdahan
MUKDAHAN — Eight Buddhist monks were killed and 13 others seriously injured after a pickup truck crashed into a group of monks on a...
Jail Turned Into Field Hospital After 42 Foreigners Caught Virus
SONGKHLA — A detention facility is being turned into a field hospital after 42 of its foreign inmates reportedly contracted the coronavirus from an immigration officer, health officials said Sunday.
Drunk, Naked Russian Tries to Hijack a Yacht on Koh Samui: Police
KOH SAMUI — A Russian national was arrested Monday after attempting to steal a yacht while drunk and naked on the resort island of Koh Samui, police said.
Chinese Tourist Dies After Going on Rampage
Police detained a number of people Wednesday for allegedly beating a belligerent and possibly disturbed Chinese man to death in the Huai Khwang district.
Fear Change Much? Gov’t Blocks Change.org to Stop Petitions
BANGKOK — The government ordered internet providers to block access to online petition site Change.org as of Friday.
INTERPOL-Wanted Swedish Fugitive Arrested at Thai Luxury Villa
Immigration police conducted a targeted operation in an upscale residential area, successfully apprehending a Swedish national wanted by INTERPOL on drug-related charges.
Cave Rescue Teams Hit Electrical Shock Scare
Chaos erupted in the cave where 12 young footballers and their coach are missing after a rescue worker was said to have been shocked by a short-circuiting water pump.
Bin Banluerit Won’t Pool Flood Relief Funds With Gov’t
UBON RATCHATHANI — An actor who has fundraised more than 355 million baht for flood relief efforts said Thursday he won’t pool the funds with the government’s own fundraising efforts.
2 Mall Staff Likely Jumped to Death While Aiding Fire Rescue: Official
BANGKOK — Investigators said Thursday that two workers in an upscale Bangkok shopping complex were likely forced to jump to their deaths because they were trapped by flames while assisting evacuation.
Frenchman Arrested for Phone Theft in Pattaya
PATTAYA — Police in the resort town of Pattaya said Thursday a French national is under arrest for stealing a cellphone.
