‘Benz Racing’ Charged For Lambo Link to Laos Drug Lord
BANGKOK — The husband of a celebrity actress was formally charged Monday with money laundering for his alleged connection to a transnational drug suspect apprehended in Thailand two months ago.
Ubon Cops Arrest Alleged Songkran Perv
UBON RATCHATHANI — A man was arrested in the northeastern province of Ubon Ratchathani for allegedly assaulting a Songkran reveler, police said Monday.
Firm Says Vaccine Production Has Started, But Won’t Let Media See It
BANGKOK — It’s been nearly three months since Siam Bioscience struck a technology sharing deal with AstraZeneca to make coronavirus vaccines in Thailand, yet not a single photo of the production line was ever released to the public.
Pattaya Policeman Denies Raping, Extorting Bar Worker
PATTAYA — A policeman accused of ordering the extortion and rape of a bar worker in the resort town of Pattaya earlier this month said he had nothing to do with the crime, police said Monday.
Foreign couple caught on CCTV stealing bag in Phuket
PHUKET — CCTV footage shared online has captured a foreign tourist couple stealing a backpack from outside a home in Thalang district, Phuket, prompting...
ISIS’ Malay-Language Media Unlikely to Win Hearts, Minds in Deep South, Experts Say
BANGKOK — Even if it’s true the Islamic State is distributing newspapers in Thailand’s restive southern provinces, the group is unlikely to gain sway in the region, experts on the Deep South said Wednesday.
Thailand Can Expect Less Interest From President Trump, Academics Say
BANGKOK — The United States under President-elect Donald Trump will likely pay less attention to human rights and the restoration of democracy in Thailand, relieving pressure on its military regime, two political scientists said Wednesday.
Internet Saves Beautiful Man-Buffalo Friendship
CHAI NAT — Beneath all its crust and saltiness, the internet proved it has a heart in recent days by helping a rural farmer...
Gruesome Murder Suspects Arrested in Myanmar, Extradited
CHIANG RAI — Three fugitive murder suspects, one of which stands accused of sawing her victim’s body in half, were arrested for overstaying their border passes Saturday night in Myanmar and turned over to Thai authorities, police said.
Use QR Codes to Pay BTS Fares at These 6 Stations
BANGKOK — Commuters can now use their cleverphones to pay for fares by QR code at six BTS Skytrain stations, the operator announced Thursday.
