Dispute Over Borrowed Elephants Leads to Lese Majeste Charge
BANGKOK — An official wants his former business partner prosecuted for insulting the monarchy, a serious charge that bears a penalty of up to 15 year in prison, because of a heated argument over borrowed elephants.
Thailand To Be Taken Off UK Coronavirus Red List
BANGKOK — The British government said it will remove Thailand from its “Red List” on Monday, meaning that travelers will no longer be required to undergo expensive hotel quarantines upon their arrival in England.
Thai Immigration Police Explain Viral Passenger Queue Images
BANGKOK - On December 25, Immigration Police spokesman Pol. Maj. Gen. Cherngron Rimpadee verified video clips posted on foreigners' Twitter accounts showing a huge...
Thai ministry warns of fake news on visa-free entry rules
BANGKOK — 17 January 2026, Thailand’s Ministry of Digital Economy and Society has warned the public about a false claim circulating online that new...
Police Arrest Gunslinging Clerk for Bringing Down Court Shooter
CHANTHABURI — Police on Wednesday arrested a legal clerk for shooting a defendant who opened fire in the courtroom, killing the plaintiff and his lawyer Tuesday.
‘DJ Matoom’ Given Jail Term for Hosting Virus Cluster Party
BANGKOK — A celebrity talk show host was convicted by a court on Friday for hosting a birthday party in Bangkok that later led to a cluster of coronavirus infection, defying health regulations imposed by the government.
Senior Official Fined for Smacking Waiter Who Called Him ‘Sugar Daddy’
BANGKOK — A senior official serving on the junta-appointed reform council was charged Tuesday for slapping a waiter who reportedly called him a “sugar daddy.”
Pattaya Police Arrest 13 Foreign Sex Workers, Some Use Student Visas
Thai Authorities from several agencies in Pattaya, more than 50 officers led by the Tourist Police, conducted a sweep to arrest groups of foreigners who were soliciting tourists for prostitution.
Israeli Ambassador Praises Idol’s Trip to Auschwitz
BANGKOK — A member of a Thai top girl group on Wednesday posted photos of her visit to an extermination camp in Poland where at least 1.1 million Jews were murdered.
Princess Sirivannavari Gets Chula Degree for Thai Design
BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn’s younger daughter received an honorary degree in design Thursday for her role in promoting Thai fashion.
