German Loan Shark Suspect Fined and Freed
NONG KHAI — Police said Tuesday they had fined and released a German man accused of running a loansharking operation who claims he was wrongly implicated by his ex-wife.
Chiang Mai Bar Closed After Brawl Over Bathroom, Soap Stars
CHIANG MAI — A Chiang Mai rooftop bar was permanently closed by police Sunday after a customer was badly beaten in a brawl there by guards over his use of a restroom.
Raid of Online Shop Nets 4M in Brand Name Shoes, Bags
BANGKOK — Police got a late start to the online shopping season Sunday night, but still came back with a haul of 4 million baht worth of untaxed shoes and bags sold by an Instagram shop.
German Loan Shark Suspect Takes Flight Before Raid
NONG KHAI — Police on Friday were awaiting the return of a suspected German loan shark to his home in the north of Thailand where he is accused of conducting an illegal loan operation.
Authorities Play Down Fears of ISIS in Thailand
BANGKOK — Police played down Wednesday the implications of an Australian intelligence report suggesting some Thais were involved with the Islamic State.
Truth Stranger Than Fiction! ‘Ghost Rider’ Mystery Solved
Hitchhiking ghost? Guerilla marketing stunt? Nope, the mystery of a woman perched on the back of a speeding car that’s gripped netizens all week was solved Friday.
Melee Breaks Out in Pattaya Red Light District (Video)
PATTAYA — Pattaya police said Friday they were investigating a street melee between two women in the city’s red light district captured on film.
Pickpocket Gang Targeting Foreigners Busted
Three suspected members of a pickpocket gang which targeted foreigners were arrested Thursday night in the Lat Phrao district.
Murder Suspect’s Mistress Told to Say His Wife Was Dead
Testimony from those who knew a man accused of murdering a fellow Israeli and suspected in the disappearance of his wife is yielding more questions than answers for police.
More Bodies in Israeli Murder Suspect’s Past
Police said Wednesday they are trying to piece together the dark criminal past of a man accused of murdering a fellow Israeli and former policeman, as they try to figure out what happened to his missing wife.
