You Just Got 44’d : Prayuth Suspends Bangkok Governor
BANGKOK — Invoking his emergency power, junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday suspended the governor of Bangkok indefinitely without pay, citing an ongoing graft investigation against him.
Elephant Devours Durian in Daring Dawn Raid (Video)
PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — An elephant with an appetite for durian raided a storeroom Sunday in the west of Thailand, eating about 40 of the fruit and causing 70,000 baht in damage.
Cop Granted Bail After Raping Myanmar Suspect in Custody
SURAT THANI — A police officer was charged and dismissed from the force on Friday, pending an investigation, for allegedly raping a Myanmar national who was being held at a police station on Koh Samui .
Grounded by the Pandemic, This Pilot is Now a ‘Grab’ Driver
BANGKOK — Mahesak used to taxi the skies, crisscrossing the globe as a pilot. Today, he’s taxiing the streets of Bangkok as a driver for a ride-hailing application.
Gunmen Kill 2 Monks in Southern Temple Attack
NARATHIWAT — Police on Saturday were still looking for the gunmen who attacked a temple in the Deep South, killing two Buddhist monks and injuring two others.
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.
Video Sparks Arrest of Police in Drug Suspect’s Death
BANGKOK (AP) — Four Thai police officers charged with murder in connection with the deadly shakedown of a suspected drug dealer in custody were arrested Wednesday after a video clip of the incident shared on social media caused a public furor.
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.
Princess Sirindhorn Sent to Hospital After Fall Accident
BANGKOK — Princess Sirindhorn was admitted to a hospital following an ankle injury, the palace said Monday night.
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.
