USA, Germany Top Most Arrivals Since Thailand Reopens
BANGKOK — More than 13,000 people arrived in Thailand through international airports since the tourism reopening came into effect earlier this week, government officials said on Friday.
Renewed Bid to Capture Dhammakaya Abbot Weighed
BANGKOK — Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan said Thursday he believes the fugitive abbot of Dhammakaya was still in the country a day after prosecutors indicted him on six-month old charges of money laundering.
Kanchanaburi Resort Files Charge Against Fake Khaosod Site
BANGKOK — A resort in western Thailand yesterday pressed charges against a hoax news site for reporting about a non-existent crocodile attack at the hotel.
Posting Coronavirus April Fools Jokes is Illegal, Police Say
BANGKOK — Posting April Fool’s Day jokes related to the coronavirus would result in criminal prosecution on charges of cybercrime, a national police spokesman warned.
US Army Chief Welcomed to Thailand With Coronavirus Test
BANGKOK (AP) — A U.S. Army delegation led by chief of staff Gen. James McConville on Thursday became the first official visitors to Thailand since entry rules were eased as part of the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
Passenger Who Beat Guard Senseless At Tollbooth Confesses to Assault
A man accused of beating a tollway guard unconscious for not letting him go through the Easy Pass lane confessed to the crime and has been charged with assault, a police colonel said Friday.
Police To Remount ‘Boss Red Bull’ Extradition Effort
BANGKOK — Police on Wednesday said they will take all necessary actions to bring back the Red Bull empire heir to face justice in Thailand after the court approved a new arrest warrant on charges of killing a policeman with his Ferrari back in 2012.
Tham Luang, Site of Daring Rescue, Reopens to Visitors This Week
CHIANG RAI — The cave complex in Chiang Rai province that came to worldwide attention during a dramatic rescue operation in 2018 will open to visitors again on Friday, officials said.
Police Colonel, 6 Others Charged With Killing Suspect
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai police colonel, dubbed “Jo Ferrari” for his extravagant collection of cars, and six other officers were charged Wednesday with murder for allegedly killing a suspected drug dealer while trying to extort him for money, authorities said.
‘WeVo’ Protest Guards Withdraw Amid Infighting, Assault
BANGKOK — One of the largest groups of protesters’ security details on Tuesday announced they will no longer provide their service after one of their members was assaulted by another guard unit.
