16-Year-Old Student Dies During Hazing
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — A 16-year-old student diagnosed with leukemia died yesterday following a night of hazing by his senior classmates.
Massive Cannabis Haul: Thai Authorities Stop Drugs Headed to Italy, UK
Thai authorities from ONCB, Suvarnabhumi Airport Police, and Customs Department jointly intercepted international cannabis network bound for Italy and UK - 89 kilograms seized.
Don’t Come Home Right Now, Gov’t Tells Thais Marooned Overseas
BANGKOK — The government will impose further restrictions on inbound flights into the country to limit the number of coronavirus infections, a spokesman said Thursday.
City Workers Chainsawed Trees on Wireless Road, Environment Debate Ensues
BANGKOK — A district official said Thursday that dozens of trees hacked off at the trunk over along the Wireless Road are beneficial to tree growth, a claim disputed by urban tree preservationists.
Psych! Gov’t Spokesman Says Visa Amnesty is Possible After All
BANGKOK — A foreign ministry spokesman on Friday said officials are proposing a new round of visa amnesty extensions, less than two weeks before the current amnesty expires.
Prayuth Links ‘Bad People’ Behind Bombs to Referendum, Calls For Patience
BANGKOK — Junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha addressed the nation Friday night to call for unity and patience in the wake of a wave of deadly terror attacks that swept Thailand's west and south.
No Favor in Granting Citizenship to Cave Trio: Governor
CHIANG RAI — The provincial governor on Friday denied any favoritism in considering citizenship for three members of the football team rescued from Luang cave, as the government pledges to speed up the process.
The ‘Energy Card’ MLM Scamming Isaan Elderly
KHON KAEN — Stick ‘em in your pants, in a glass of water, or on appliances – this magic card will heal all your...
Austrian Tourist Dies in Drunken Fall at Koh Samui Hotel
An Austrian tourist who had been drinking heavily every night died after falling down hotel stairs and suffering fatal head injuries on Koh Samui island early Wednesday morning.
Boss Red Bull’s Family Cloaks Assets With Offshore Deals
The Bangkok billionaire family that co-founded Red Bull, the world's leading energy drink, uses offshore companies to cloak purchases of jets and luxury properties, including the posh London home where the clan's fugitive son was last seen.
