Korean Man Falls to Death at Pattaya Condo
PATTAYA — A Korean man was found dead in front of a condominium early Thursday morning.
20 Foreign Sex Workers Swept Up in Pattaya Beach Night Raid
Twenty foreign nationals were arrested in the early hours of December 27 during a coordinated police operation targeting illegal prostitution along Pattaya's famous beachfront.
King Power Closes 3 Downtown Duty-Free Branches in Bangkok and Pattaya
King Power Corporation confirmed it will close three downtown duty-free branches in September as part of an organizational restructuring and search for new business models suited to changing market conditions
TV Channel 3 Downsizes Further With Early Retirement
BANGKOK — One of Thailand’s biggest TV stations announced yet another plan to shave off its staff number by the end of February.
Police Monitoring Social Media for Booze Pics
BANGKOK — Police said Friday they’ve been ordered to monitor social media nationwide for those suspected of advertising alcohol as a trade association argues the renewed crackdown has a vague legal basis.
Thailand World’s Most Unequal Nation? Govt Says Not
BANGKOK — A government spokesman on Friday hit back at a Swiss bank report claiming Thailand has the world’s most unequal distribution of wealth.
Regulator Warns AirAsia on Takeover of Nok Air
BANGKOK — A trade official warned Thursday that aviation giant AirAsia’s proposed acquisition of rival Nok Air may violate antitrust laws.
Police Weigh Computer Crime Act Prosecution for FB Bangkok Bomb Hoax
BANGKOK — Those responsible for a bogus news article that triggered Facebook to warn people there had been a large explosion in the capital could be prosecuted under the Computer Crime Act, police said Wednesday.
‘How Dear U!’ Tycoon Calls for Arrest of Anti-Gov’t Activists
PHUKET — A real estate scion’s rant against the pro-democracy protest and called for one of its leaders to be arrested on Instagram went viral online Monday.
Chiang Mai’s Songkran Starts Early to Combat PM2.5 Particles
CHIANG MAI — Thai New Year’s water festival will arrive early in Chiang Mai this year as the government seeks public participation to combat the city's persistent air pollution.
