Cowboy Cops Shoot Rampaging Gunman’s Trigger Finger Off
SURAT THANI — Police in southern Thailand yesterday shot a gunman’s fingers off to stop him from pulling the trigger again after he shot six of his family members, killing one.
National Park Waterfalls Closes Doors to Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in the western province of Kanchanaburi became the latest attraction to shut its doors to foreigners.
13 Provinces to Get Vaccines First; Lowkey Welcome for AZ Doses
BANGKOK — Samut Sakhon, Bangkok, and Pathum Thani are among the first provinces to begin vaccinating its health workers and vulnerable populations against COVID-19 by next month, officials said Thursday.
Thailand Mourns Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother; Funeral Plans Begin
Thailand’s government declared a year of official mourning for civil servants following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul led the nation in expressing grief and gratitude
Why ‘Thailand 4.0’ Ambitions Are No Laughing Matter
BANGKOK — The term “Thailand 4.0” emerged about a year or so ago and has since been thrown around in a number of different contexts with little explanation.
Oh My Baht: BTS Fares Get a Shave
BANGKOK — Starting Sunday, traveling between most stations along the BTS Skytrain system will cost 1 baht less.
Immigration Chief Vows Crackdown on Illegal Foreign Workers
BANGKOK — Police arrested dozens of foreigners Thursday for illegally working in Thailand as the newly-appointed immigration chief promised a tough crackdown.
Student Who Filmed Sim Sex at Kolour Party Charged
PATTAYA — A university student faces up to five years in prison for filming revelers grinding against each other in a simulated sex act at a pool party.
Death Sentence, Then Freedom for Olympic Shooter’s Wife
BANGKOK — The family of slain athlete Jakkrit “Ex” Panichpatikum asked the court Wednesday to reconsider its decision to free his wife after she was sentenced to die for plotting his murder three years ago.
Woman in Bangkok High-rise Cuts Rope Holding Painters
BANGKOK (AP) — A resident of a high-rise condominium in Thailand cut the support rope for two painters, apparently angry she wasn't told they would be doing work, and left them hanging above the 26th floor until a couple rescued them, police said Wednesday.
