Thousands Arrested as Visa Overstay Bans go for PM’s Endorsement
BANGKOK — Harsher punishments introduced last year for foreigners who overstay their visas might be strengthened by the prime minister’s pen as immigration police announced more than 9,000 people were arrested during the past week.
10 Other Surprisingly Absurd Thai Laws
As everyone but Pattaya police scratch their heads over why 32 elderly, Western retirees were taken into custody in a raid on their bridge game, authorities point to a 73-year-old law banning the possession of more than 120 playing cards.
Shots Fired, Explosive Thrown at Protesters; Injuries Reported
BANGKOK — Shots were fired by unidentified assailants at pro-democracy protesters as they were leaving their rally at the headquarters of Thailand’s oldest bank on Wednesday night, wounding at least two people.
Coronavirus: Gov’t Rejects Proposal to Suspend Chinese Tourist Visas
BANGKOK — The government on Friday declined to take up a request by the Ministry of Public Health to stop issuing visas...
Supreme Court Chews on Jack Daniel’s Dog Toy Dispute
WASHINGTON (AP) — A dispute between Jack Daniel's and the makers of a squeaking dog toy that mimics the whiskey's signature bottle gave the Supreme Court...
Three Korean Tourists Sought in Fatal Bangkok Hotel Fire Investigation
Thai police are searching for three Korean tourists who were occupants of the room where a deadly fire originated at The Ember Hotel near Khao San Road, Bangkok. The Sunday night blaze resulted in three foreign tourist fatalities due to smoke inhalation.
Lawyer Says He Can’t Reach Men Held For Sharing Koh Tao Rape Claims
KOH TAO — Eleven men arrested for sharing Facebook posts about an alleged rape on the tourist island of Koh Tao were questioned without legal counsel and held incommunicado, an attorney said Thursday.
Director, Cast Member Defend ‘The Cave’ Film Accuracy
BANGKOK — A director of a film based on the 2018 cave rescue rejected allegations from a key official involved in the operation that his work misinformed the audience.
Thong Lo Police Arrest First Filipino Pickpocket Gang of 7
Police officers have arrested another foreign pickpocket gang in downtown Bangkok, marking the first time a Filipino gang has been caught in such operations.
Thai Muslims Debate Push for Same Sex Marriage Law
BANGKOK — Muslims in Thailand took to social media this past week to debate the merits of the Cabinet’s endorsement of a draft law that would permit same sex marriage.
