Superstar Cop ‘Big Joke’ on His Rise and Plans for Expats, Visas
BANGKOK — The announcement that Thailand’s best-known police officer had arrived sent gasps of shock across a news conference at Royal Thai Police headquarters.
“Whoa,...
‘Haute Cuisine:’ Weed Tom Yum Lands Briton in Hot Water
KOH SAMUI — A British businessman on Koh Samui ran foul of the law Wednesday for innovating in the kitchen by adding cannabis to...
Belarus Model Arrested for Sex Seminar Pleads Guilty in Court
PATTAYA — A model from Belarus who claimed last year that she had evidence of Russian involvement in helping elect Donald Trump president pleaded guilty Tuesday in a Thai court in a case related to holding a sex training seminar and will be deported.
Brew Bandits: Crowd ‘Cleans Up’ 80,000 Cans of Leo on Phuket
PHUKET — When a truck carrying nearly 90,000 cans of Leo Beer flipped Friday morning in Phuket City, men, women, children and even motorcycle taxis rushed in to lend a hand.
Arrests of Visa Scofflaws Good for Tourism: Big Joke
BANGKOK — Nearly 500 foreigners were arrested this week on visa violations in the latest raid police said early Friday morning will benefit tourism.
Immigration...
Thai Man Escapes With Life in Harrowing, Violent Scam in Parisian Club
PARIS — A New Year’s trip to the City of Love took a scary turn for one Thai man whose harrowing night on the...
Police Hunt for Gibbon Selfie Hawker on Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI — Island police are on the lookout for a repeat wildlife offender who farms tourists for money by charging them for photos...
Bangkok Bus Runs Over, Kills Passenger
BANGKOK — Police on Tuesday were looking for the driver of a bus that ran over and killed an elderly female passenger last night...
Activist, Politician Vow to Sue Over Leaked Sex Tape
BANGKOK — A pro-democracy activist and a Pheu Thai party member on Monday said they’ll pursue legal action over their sex tape alleged to be filmed by a third party as a tactic to discredit them.
15 Stillborns Feared Stolen From Rayong Grave for Black Magic
RAYONG — Rayong police Saturday said they were investigating what happened to 15 stillborn babies a rescue foundation suspects were stolen for occult rites.
The...