Monk Busted For Drug Possession, Sexual Act
BANGKOK — Bangkok police have arrested a Buddhist monk for allegedly giving narcotics to local teenagers in exchange for sexual acts.
Man Drowns After Tour Boat Capsizes off Southern Coast
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — An elderly male drowned and another one was missing after a tour boat had capsized due to strong winds and a heavy downpour in the sea off southern Thailand on Monday.
6 Die When House Leveled by Massive Fireworks Blast
SUPHAN BURI — Six workers from Myanmar were killed when a home packed with illegal fireworks exploded Thursday night in Suphan Buri province’s U-Thong district.
All the Beer Gardens Have Been Declared Illegal – Again
BANGKOK — A top alcohol regulator said Monday his agency is suing the popular open-air beer gardens at CentralWorld Plaza for violating advertising laws.
Fire Breaks Out at Emporium Mall
BANGKOK — A fire broke out in the basement of luxury shopping mall Emporium this morning.
Briton Falls to Death in Balcony ‘Suicide’
PATTAYA — A British national fell to his death near Pattaya last night, police said.
Rohingya Smugglers Arrested In Ranong: Navy
(24 March) The Royal Thai Navy said they have arrested a group of human traffickers who were en route smuggling Rohingya refugees into Thailand.
Chamber of Commerce Concerned About Lifting Booze Ban
BANGKOK — Representatives from the Thai Chamber of Commerce told the authorities that they’re worried about a possible lifting of alcohol sales in restaurants by Dec. 1, since it could lead to a new surge in coronavirus infections.
Army Won’t Allow Civilian Inquiry Into Cadet Death
BANGKOK — A defense ministry spokesman said Friday that an independent inquiry into the death of a 19-year-old military cadet is not necessary as the armed forces is already in charge of the matter.
Melee Breaks Out in Pattaya Red Light District (Video)
PATTAYA — Pattaya police said Friday they were investigating a street melee between two women in the city’s red light district captured on film.
