Fugitive Busted After Busting Dance Moves on Facebook Live
UTHAI THANI — People should be careful about sharing their lives on social media – especially if you’re a fugitive running from the law.
Local Official Accused of Pedophilia Resigns, Cites Sickness Instead
PHANG NGA — A district official who allegedly appeared in a clip fondling a girl has instead blamed paralysis for his resignation.
‘Farangs’ Take Down Royal Insignia in Resort Town
MAE HONG SON — Foreign tourists were found behind damage to a royal insignia flag in the northern resort town of Pai on Monday.
Postman Praised for Delivering Rescuers to Cardiac Arrest Victim
SONGKHLA — Netizens are heaping a mailman with praise Thursday for coming to the rescue of medics who couldn’t locate the home of a patient they were dispatched to retrieve.
Party Leader Denies Responsibility For Politician’s Drug Smuggling Case
BANGKOK — The leader of a pro-democracy party has defended the innocence of a party member arrested earlier this month on suspicion of drug...
Decade-Old Ban on Claw Machines Finally Enforced
BANGKOK — A ban on claw machine games is finally being enforced, more than a decade after the Supreme Court ruled they are illegal gambling machines.
‘Nonsense Law:’ Experts Question Practicality of Home Smoking Ban
BANGKOK — In the wake of a new law that classifies smoking at home as “family violence”, experts are debating whether it’s a practical measure to promote health and wellbeing.
Taxis Who Reject Passengers Will Face Larger Fines
BANGKOK — Bangkokians rejoice! Cabbies who refuse passengers will be subject to heavier fines under a new legal amendment, officials said Monday.
Cambodian Identified as Fugitive in School Crane Fall
BANGKOK — Police said Friday that the operator of a crane that fell on an all-girls school and injured 10 students earlier this week is a Cambodian national who remains on the run.
Cabbie Charges Brit 4,000 Baht for Airport-Khaosan Trip
BANGKOK — A taxi driver was arrested Thursday after fleecing a British tourist of nearly 10 times the normal fare for a trip from the airport to Khaosan Road, police said.
