Thai Colleges Urged to Do More About Sexual Violence
BANGKOK — Universities must do a better job investigating student sexual assault complaints and encouraging them to go to police, several women’s rights activists say.
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.
Trucker Arrested For Killing An American In Phuket
PHUKET - A 32-year-old trucker who hit and killed an American citizen, Mr. Gregory Ludwig, 60, has been apprehended and charged in Phuket Province,...
Thai Customs Seize Smuggled Pangolins and Scales
BANGKOK — Thai customs officials say they have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal.
Police Seize 30,000 Counterfeit Cosmetics Being Sold From China
Officials from the Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today jointly announced the results of a raid on a warehouse where counterfeit cosmetics of well-known brands were stored.
Bangkok Teens Arrested For Drive-By Shooting Prank
BANGKOK — Six people have been charged for staging a prank in which they drove around a neighborhood in camouflage pretending to shoot bystanders with fake guns.
Disgraced Monk Sentenced for Raping 13-Year-Old He Impregnated
BANGKOK — A court on Wednesday sentenced a former Buddhist monk known for his jet-set lifestyle to 16 years in prison for raping a...
Premchai Indicted for Illegal Firearms Possession
BANGKOK — Prosecutors on Tuesday indicted a construction mogul accused of poaching in a wildlife sanctuary for a seventh offense.
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.
A Russian Rider Apologises for Disturbing Pattaya Residents
PATTAYA - Residents in Pattaya complained about a foreign man riding a large motorcycle with a loud noise in the parking lot of the...