No Ban For 'No Escape,' Movie Depicting Coup Filmed In Thailand
BANGKOK — An upcoming Hollywood movie about a military coup in a fictional Southeast Asian nation – filmed in Thailand – has been approved by censors to open next month.
‘Anna Reese’ Rejects 6.2M Settlement Sought By Dead Cop’s Family
BANGKOK — A British-Thai actress who killed a Bangkok police officer with her Mercedes walked out of talks with his family on Saturday, refusing to pay the amount of restitution asked.
Five Chiang Mai Cops Transferred Over Illegal Bars
CHIANG MAI — Five senior police officers in the northern province of Chiang Mai have been transferred to inactive posts for allegedly failing to close down bars that were out of legal compliance.
Prayuth Eager To ‘Reach Understanding’ With New US Ambassador
BANGKOK — Junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said today he is eagerly looking forward to meeting the new United States ambassador to Thailand.
30 Years In Prison For Facebooker Who ‘Insulted’ Monarchy
BANGKOK — A military tribunal today sentenced a man to 30 years in prison, one of the longest such sentences in recent years, for allegedly insulting the Thai monarchy on his Facebook.
Tourism Industry Applauds Giving Travelers Ins-and-Outs
BANGKOK — Tourists will be able to stay longer and come and go at will, thanks to Thailand's anemic economy.
Asthma Attack Kills Swiss Expat in Kanchanaburi, Police Say
KANCHANABURI - A Swiss expat living west of Bangkok died early this morning after he suffered a severe asthma attack while riding a motorcycle, police told reporters.
Man Gets Five Years for Destroying Thai King Portrait
CHIANG RAI — A Chiang Rai man was sentenced to five years in prison today for destroying a portrait of His Majesty the King a year ago, despite his lawyers’ insistence that he was mentally disabled.
Chiang Mai Zoo Celebrates Panda HBD
CHIANG MAI — Celebrity teen panda Chuang Chuang celebrated his 15th birthday with presents and a bamboo birthday cake today at the Chiang Mai Zoo.
Told They Must Break Up, Couple Hangs Themselves With Same Rope
SURIN — A pair of star-crossed lovers took their lives in the northeast of Thailand by hanging themselves with two nooses fashioned from the same rope.
