Construction Magnate Surrenders on Negligence Charges Over Bangkok Building Collapse in Earthquake
A construction magnate, builders, designers and engineers surrendered to police Friday on criminal negligence charges for the deadly collapse of a Bangkok high-rise in the March 28 earthquake that hit Myanmar.
Phuket Police Response to Latest Brawl at “Bangla Stadium”
Tourist brawls in Bangla Soi, Patong Beach, Phuket have become nearly daily occurrences, with videos regularly circulating on social media. The latest incidents occurred early Friday morning with two separate altercations
Thai Abbot Caught in $9M Embezzlement for Gambling and Woman
A scandal has rocked Thailand's religious community as the abbot of the renowned Wat Rai Khing temple in Nakhon Pathom province has been arrested for embezzling 300 million baht (approximately $9 million) to fund online baccarat gambling
17 Warrants Issued in Bangkok Fatal Building Collapse Case
Thai Police have issued arrest warrants for 17 individuals in connection with the collapse of the State Audit Office (SAO) building in Bangkok, including prominent business figure Premchai Karnasuta, Chairman of Italian-Thai Development.
Thai Officials Seize Over 200 Tons of Electronic Waste Illegally Imported From the US
Thai officials said Wednesday they seized 238 tons of illegally imported electronic waste from the United States at the port of Bangkok, one of the biggest lots they've found this year.
Israeli-Thai Cannabis Shop Owners Caught Selling Magic Mushrooms in Samui
Authorities arrested an Israeli man and his Thai wife at their "Snoopy Samui" cannabis shop after an undercover operation revealed they were secretly selling magic mushrooms, a Category 5 narcotic.
Pattaya Nightlife Workers in Violent Dispute Over Customers
A violent altercation between two groups of Thai women in Pattaya has been captured on video and shared widely across social media, highlighting the intense competition for foreign clientele in the city
French Man Stabbed Outside Phuket Club; British Suspects Escape
A violent assault between foreign tourists outside a nightclub in Phuket has left a French national seriously injured. The victim, identified as Mr. Nubel, was stabbed multiple times, while one suspect, a British citizen, has already fled Thailand.
Myanmar Man Arrested in Bangkok After Killing Wife’s Employer
A 23-year-old Myanmar national who threatened to kill his pregnant wife but instead fatally shot her elderly employer has been arrested after a three-day manhunt in Bangkok.
Israeli Man Caught Running Illegal Motorcycle Rental on Koh Phangan
Police in Surat Thani Province have arrested an Israeli businessman for illegally operating a motorcycle rental business on Koh Phangan island
