Top Pollution Official Downplays PM2.5 Health Risks, Say Netizens Stirring ‘Drama’
BANGKOK — Netizens on Wednesday are demanding a top pollution control official to resign after he accused people of overreacting to the smog crisis that reportedly sent 40,000 Bangkokians to hospital.
School Director Arrested, Identified as Robber Who Killed 3 in Lopburi
LOPBURI — After weeks of intense manhunt, police said on Wednesday they arrested a man who killed three people during a gold store heist, including a 2-year-old toddler.
Cops Dispute Woman’s Claim of Being Fined for Taking Tinder Date on Temple Trip
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday denied a viral claim on social media which accused a policeman of falsely arresting a woman for taking a foreign man on a tour at a temple and extorting her for bribe.
Gov Defends Ordering Schoolchildren to Sing Royal Anthem Everyday
BANGKOK — Starting on Tuesday, students at public schools operated by the City Hall must line up and sing the Royal Anthem in unison every morning per order from Bangkok Governor Aswin Kwanmuang.
Court Acquits Future Forward of Anti-Monarchy Allegation
BANGKOK — The court on Tuesday acquitted a key opposition party of allegations that it attempted to overthrow the constitutional monarchy.
Man Behind ‘Illuminati Complaint’ Against Future Forward Speaks Out
BANGKOK — A lawyer responsible for a legal complaint that could result in a dissolution of a key opposition party said Tuesday he had no bias toward the accused.
Royal Parade: 4 Things You Might Have Missed
BANGKOK — Nearly 7,000 troops from all four branches of the armed forces – the army, navy, air force, and police – participated in a grandiose military parade before Their Majesties the King and Queen on Saturday.
Chakthip Says 1 Detained Over Deadly Heist, But Cops Won’t Discuss It
LOPBURI — Police officials on Monday won’t comment on the national police chief’s announcement that one person was questioned in connection with an armed robbery that left three people dead two weeks ago.
Parina Appointed to Anti-Graft Committee, Netizens Gobsmacked
BANGKOK — Netizens are left in disbelief on Friday to hear that a coalition politician accused of encroaching on public land was formally appointed to a House Committee on anti-corruption measures.
Activist Says Naming Bridge After Prayuth May Cost Him Premiership
BANGKOK — A transparency campaigner on Friday said a request by a government lawmaker to name a proposed bridge after PM Prayuth Chan-ocha risks breaching the nation’s highest law.
