Thai Political Candidate Arrested in Massive Drug Laundering Raid
Thai narcotics police on Monday arrested a parliamentary candidate from the prominent opposition People’s Party as part of a sweeping multi-province crackdown on a drug trafficking network accused of laundering
Pattaya Driver Blames ‘Birthday Fireworks’ for Stabbing of Indian Tourist
A motorcycle taxi driver surrendered to police early Sunday after allegedly stabbing an Indian tourist, claiming he was startled by the sound of birthday fireworks.
Bangkok Bystanders Help British Tourist Stop Two Tunisians After Theft
Bystanders in Bangkok’s popular Sukhumvit district detained two Tunisian nationals early Sunday after they allegedly snatched a gold necklace from a British tourist, police said.
Russian Scam Ring Leader Arrested at Suvarnabhumi Airport
Thai cybercrime police arrested a 31-year-old Russian man at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Friday evening, accusing him of leading an online investment scam that defrauded a Thai businessman two years ago
Dutch Man Taken Into Custody in Chiang Mai Disturbance Case
Thai immigration and police officers arrested a 54-year-old Dutch man on Friday following a series of complaints accusing him of harassing customers and staff at convenience stores in Chiang Mai province, authorities said.
British Man Arrested in Thailand After Fleeing Domestic Abuse Case
Thai police have arrested a 26-year-old British man accused of violently assaulting his wife in the United Kingdom
Thai Police Hunt Two More in Romance Scam, Canadian and Cambodian
Thai police said Thursday they are seeking two foreign suspects after dismantling a transnational romance scam network that allegedly swindled a Thai single mother out of nearly $705,000 over more than two years.
German Engineer Reports $700 “Miracle” Hair Growth Scam in Pattaya
A German industrial engineer has filed a police report after being scammed out of hundreds of dollars for what was promised to be a "miraculous" herbal hair growth treatment
Japanese Man Crying at Temple, Claiming to Seek ‘Atonement’
A Japanese man was detained by police in northeastern Thailand after he was found crying inside a Buddhist temple, claiming he had come to atone for his sins while awaiting trial in a theft case,
German Tourists Arrested Over $6,250 Chiang Mai Hotel Damage
Thai police have arrested two German tourists accused of vandalizing a hotel room in Chiang Mai and fleeing without paying, causing damage estimated at more than 200,000 baht ($6,250).
