‘Learn Self-Defense’: MMA Artist After Strange BTS Encounter
BANGKOK — After an uncomfortable encounter with a stranger on the BTS, one of the nation’s top female mixed martial artists on Wednesday recommended that Thai women take up Brazilian jiu-jitsu for self-defense.
Businessman Offers 45 Mil Baht to Family of His DUI Victims
BANGKOK — A court has appointed a representative to oversee the payment of 45 million baht by a businessman to the family of two people he killed in a drunken car crash in April.
Russian Motorcyclist Killed in New Year Crash in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand — A Russian man was killed and another injured early on New Year’s Day when their motorcycle crashed into a tree on...
Songkran Saved: Urine-Pelting Provokers Arrested, Charged
CHONBURI — Those who feared being pelted with fish sauce, urine and motor oil during Songkran in Chonburi can now rest easy, as 10 people suspected of having caused the distasteful incident were arrested Thursday and charged Friday.
Junta No. 2 Sorry for Chinese Ferry Deaths Remarks
BANGKOK — Deputy junta chief Gen. Prawit Wongsuwan on Tuesday said he’s sorry for suggesting Chinese people are to be blamed for a Chinese tourist ferry accident that left more than 40 dead last week.
‘Praewa’ Ordered to Pay 30 Million Baht to Van Crash Victims
By Teeranai Charuvastra
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A woman who killed nine people in a 2010 car crash was ordered by a civil court today to pay 30 million baht in compensation to her victims and their families.
Staff Reporter
BANGKOK — A woman who killed nine people in a 2010 car crash was ordered by a civil court today to pay 30 million baht in compensation to her victims and their families.
Thai Bank Manager and Staff Arrested in Chinese Scam Network
Thai police have arrested bank officials who helped Chinese scammers open 15 mule accounts for criminal activities. Investigators are expanding their probe to identify additional accomplices.
HM King Donates 2.4 Billion Baht to Hospitals
BANGKOK — His Majesty the King on Tuesday donated 2.4 billion baht to 27 public hospitals to purchase new medical equipment.
Thai Woman Beaten to Death in Tokyo: Japanese Media
BANGKOK — A 19-year-old Thai woman died yesterday in Tokyo, the Foreign Affairs Ministry confirmed Thursday, after Japanese media said she was severely beaten in a hotel.
Dhammajayo Removed as Abbot of Dhammakaya
BANGKOK — The fugitive abbot of Dhammakaya wanted on embezzlement charges was removed from his position Thursday by Buddhist authorities but allowed to retain a ceremonial role.
