Thaksin’s Son To Be Questioned Over Money Laundering Charges
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation on Monday formally summoned the son of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to appear later this month to acknowledge money laundering charges against him.
Polish ATM Bomber Foiled by Love of Custard Buns: Police
BANGKOK — A Polish national accused of blowing up an ATM with a kitchen gas cannister was betrayed by his love for 7-Eleven bread snacks, police said Wednesday.
Polish Man Blew Up Bangkok ATM With Cooking Gas Tank: Police
BANGKOK — A Polish man was accused of blowing up an ATM earlier this month in eastern Bangkok used a novel method to prize the cash from the machine, the national police chief said Wednesday.
Fever of Online Gossip Puts Anchorwoman on Knife’s Edge
BANGKOK — A partial reflection in a dinner knife, a months-old zebra photo and a lot of innuendo were enough for virtual Thailand to pin a scarlet letter of shame on a television news reporter.
Dirty-Dancing Country Singer Wants Soap Pirates to Come Clean
BANGKOK — A teen luk thung singer whose sexually charged stage show drew the wrath of the junta leader earlier this year went to the police for help Monday evening in prosecuting those bootlegging her new soap brand.
Student Accused of Killing Dogs Too Ill For Prosecution, Lawyer Says
KORAT — A medical student charged with administering a fatal overdose to his pet Pomeranian in a failed extortion bid appeared on the eve of a police ultimatum to formally hear the charges against him.
Fugitive American Pedophile Suspect Arrested on Samui
SAMUI — A fugitive American pedophile suspect was apprehended on a southern Thai island after he’d been hiding in Thailand for a year, reportedly taking teaching jobs around the country.
East Bangkok Bars to Close 5 Years For Underage Sales
BANGKOK — Two bars in east Bangkok area will be ordered to close for five years for selling to minors.
Lab Confirms Med Student’s Dog Died of Drug Overdose
BANGKOK — Police have demanded a medical school student turn himself in as one of the two dogs he is accused of killing in failed extortion bids was found to have died of a prescription drug overdose.
Police Arrest All 11 Suspects in Phang Nga Gang Rape Case
PHANG NGA — All 11 men suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl in the southern province of Phang Nga have been arrested, with nine freed on bail as of Wednesday.
