Unlucky Day as Burglar Makes Off With Man’s Lottery Tickets
PATHUM THANI — When Anek Ngarmsa-ard returned home Wednesday night to his townhouse in northern metro Bangkok, he was surprised to find a new hole in his ceiling, and nothing where his television and 70 lottery tickets had been.
Bangkok Woman Busted Selling Slow Lorises via Facebook
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday they are looking for more animal traffickers after a woman was arrested for possessing and selling slow lorises from her eastern Bangkok home.
Big Baht Bounty for Bangkok’s ‘Belgian Bridge’ Burner: Police
BANGKOK — Been stuck in traffic on Rama IV Road and need someone to blame? Police say this is your guy.
Pattaya Police Arrest Alleged Russian Mafiosos
PATTAYA — Police in Pattaya Monday took credit Monday for taking a major Russian mafia figure and 13 other foreign criminals, including an AIDS-infected heroin smuggler, off the streets during the past month.
Firearms, Explosives Seized From Redshirt Radio Host’s Home
PATHUM THANI — Officers on Saturday morning seized a number of explosives and firearms at a DJ-Redshirt member’s house.
Two Men Investigated for Possible Trafficking of 27 Burmese Muslims
NARATHIWAT — A man and his son were arrested early Friday morning for attempting to facilitate the smuggling of 27 Burmese Muslims to Malaysia.
Wildlife Officials Hunt Poachers Who Shared Kills on Facebook
BANGKOK — National park officials said Wednesday they are hunting for poachers who have been showing off their illegal kills and trading protecting species online.
Man Linked to Pedophilia in Thailand to Get Swiss Trial
GRUYERE, Switzerland — A Swiss man suspected of abusing more than 80 boys for over 20 years in Thailand will go on trial in Switzerland later this month, according to media reports.
Gambian Man Arrested With 422 Pieces of Smuggled Elephant Tusks
BANGKOK — Thai authorities have seized 422 pieces of elephant tusks and arrested a Gambian man suspected of smuggling the ivory, customs officials said Tuesday.
Anti-Torture Bill Not Quashed, Senior Justice Official Says
BANGKOK — A senior Justice Ministry official said the regime remains committed to enacting legislation against torture and enforced disappearance despite belief the bill died recently in a subcommittee.
