In Thailand, Unruly Elephants Threaten Traffic During Mating Season
By Cod Satrusayang
Police: Rohingya Refugees Treated as Victims, Not Suspects
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Thai police say they are treating the 95 Rohingya refugees who were intercepted in southern Thailand this week as victims of human trafficking, not suspects of illegal immigration.
In Thailand, Unruly Elephants Threaten Traffic During Mating Season
By Cod Satrusayang
Court Investigating Judge's Appearance At 'Naked Gym Party'
BANGKOK — Thailand's central judiciary authority has launched an investigation into reports that a judge attended a raunchy party at a gym in Bangkok that has made headlines in recent days.
Prayuth Vows to Bring "Smiles" To 2010 Crackdown Site
BANGKOK — Standing a block away from the site of a bloody military crackdown on Redshirt protesters in 2010, junta chairman and Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha kicked off last night’s "Thainess" parade in Bangkok with a vow to bring smiles back to the capital city.
Two Thai Drivers Charged With Trafficking '400' Rohingya
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Two Thai men have been arrested for allegedly trafficking nearly 400 Rohingya into southern Thailand.
Yingluck's Minister Incensed By NLA 'Hired Guns' Remark
BANGKOK — A cabinet minister from former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra's administration has asked the chairman of the junta-appointed legislature to apologize for referring to him as a "hired gun" yesterday.
Unnerved By Waves of Transfer, Police Officers Turn To Horoscopes
PITSANULOK — A series of purges in Thai police force have driven many officers to seek guidance from Pol.Col. Samart Chuthet, a self-styled "police astrologist" operating out of Pitsanulok province.
Thailand Fights Forced Labour on Fishing Boats With New Regulation
BANGKOK (DPA) — Thailand will implement new regulations over concerns regarding forced labour on its fishing boats, a senior official said Monday.
Zigzag Lines To Improve Road Safety in BKK
BANGKOK — The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has painted zig-zagging lines on two roads in the city in an effort to improve pedestrian safety.