Official Says ‘No Animals Harmed’ In Fire at Controversial Zoo (Photos)
BANGKOK — The environment minister said Thursday no animal was harmed or killed in a fire that broke out at a shopping mall-operated zoo.
Cops Hunting for Man Who Smeared Saliva on BTS Elevator Buttons
BANGKOK — Police are on the hunt for a man caught on CCTV smearing his saliva on the elevator buttons at BTS National Stadium Friday to check if he has the coronavirus.
Lopburi’s Monkeys Food War Blamed on Plunge in Tourism
LOPBURI — Eyewitnesses on Thursday said a shortage of food offerings from tourists led to a brawl involving around a thousand monkeys in the historic city of Lopburi.
Fire Destroyed Thousands of Rai of Forest at Phu Kradueng
LOEI — A wildfire that scorched thousands of rai at a popular national park was extinguished on Monday morning, a local forest official said.
Giraffe Who Escaped Zoo Convoy is Found Dead
CHACHOENGSAO — A 7 meter giraffe that escaped from a private zoo’s transport in Bangkok two days ago was found dead in a ditch on Thursday.
3 Days In, ‘7 Dangerous Days’ Kills 159 in 1,500+ Accidents on Thai Roads
BANGKOK — More than 150 people have died on Thai roads in the lead up to 2020, road safety officials said Monday.
Driver Takes Down 12 Utility Poles, Injuring 7
SAMUT PRAKAN — Seven people were wounded after a pickup truck driver crashed into a utility pole Friday, causing widespread damage and cutting off electricity at a busy stretch of road in Samut Prakan.
Families Still Hopeful for Polish Man, Thai Woman Missing at Sea
PHUKET — The families of a Polish man and Thai women who disappeared almost three weeks ago at sea in the south said they still have hope for their safe return.
Motosai Allegedly Shoves Passenger from Grab Bike at Siam Paragon
BANGKOK — A woman filed a complaint to the police Tuesday after she was allegedly assaulted by a motorcycle taxi while using the Grab ride-hailing service in front of Siam Paragon mall.
Police Say Ambulance Driver Dozes Off, Killing Patient
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — An ambulance en route to deliver a patient home struck into a tree on Monday morning, killing the patient and wounding her relatives, police said.
