3 Thai Men Sentenced to Die for Killing British Man and Wife
PHRAE, Thailand — Three men in northern Thailand were found guilty Friday of murdering a British expat and his Thai wife and sentenced to...
Samui Times Faces Libel Charge for Labeling Koh Tao ‘Death Island’
BANGKOK — Surat Thani governor told reporters Monday he intended to sue an English-language news website for nicknaming Koh Tao “Death Island.”
Police Chief Says Lopburi Heist Suspect ‘Not a Scapegoat’
LOPBURI — Police commissioner Chakthip Chaijinda said on Wednesday investigators have ample evidence to back up its case against a school director accused of murdering three people in a gold store heist two weeks ago.
National Park Lifts Controversial Ban on Foreigners
KANCHANABURI — A national park in Kanchanaburi province on Wednesday said both Thais and foreigners can now visit its scenic waterfalls, lifting its controversial ban that caused much stir in the expat community.
Aeroflot Plane Circles Andaman Sea for 3 Hours Before Emergency Diversion
An Aeroflot Boeing 777-300ER made an emergency landing at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport today after experiencing technical difficulties during its flight from Phuket to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport.
Thais Vandalize Ancient UNESCO Site in Jordan
MADABA, Jordan — A Thai high school made its mark on an ancient historical site in Jordan, inviting an outpouring of shame that prompted the principal to return to the scene to erase the graffiti.
Pattaya-Bangkok Weekend Air-Conditioned Train to Run in March
BANGKOK — An air-conditioned passenger train will begin operating from the capital to Pattaya next month, state railway authorities said Monday.
Memes Mock United For Forcibly Kicking Passenger Off Flight
CHICAGO — A day after viral videos of a bloodied man being dragged off an overbooked United flight by aviation security fueled criticism of the airline, Twitter users are using the platform to poke fun at the airline's tactics.
American GIs Celebrate Christmas 1971 in Udon Thani (Photos)
UDON THANI — Outdoor concerts featuring a Santa on the mic and shirtless privates chugging beer recall the life of the American GI in...
Taxi Driver Apologies After Stabbing Aussie Passenger in Bangkok
Police arrested a taxi driver who stabbed an Australian tourist passenger with a cutter after an argument over car damage payment escalated.
