‘Don’t Send Me to Bahrain,’ Hakeem Pleads at Extradition Hearing
BANGKOK — A refugee footballer at the center of worldwide attention is in a Bangkok court today to contest Thailand’s effort to extradite him to Bahrain.
A Speedboat Crashes Into Rocks In Phuket, Killing a Russian Girl
PHUKET - The Phuket Regional Harbour Office received a report of a marine accident at 3:30 p.m. on December 31 from the Andaman Marine...
Redshirt Firebrand ‘Ko Tee’ Says He’s Fled Laos
BANGKOK — A fugitive Redshirt activist wanted for allegedly insulting the monarchy and accused of plotting the assassination of junta leadership said Sunday that he’s no longer residing in Laos as thought by authorities.
Soldiers Accused of Beating, Killing Young Recruit Made to Apologize
SURAT THANI — Eight soldiers accused of beating a young army recruit to death on the national draft day were brought to prostrate in...
Gov’t Reports Only One New Virus Case, Credits Mask Wearing
BANGKOK — Thailand reported a new case of coronavirus on Tuesday, bringing the total tally to 2,988 since the outbreak began.
Fireworks Shop Raided After Two Students Die
BANGKOK — Military and police officers raided a firework shop in the Bangkok suburbs today after two college students were killed last night by homemade explosives reportedly bought there.
Royal Funeral Snafu: 6 Convicted of Defaming Governor
CHONBURI — Six people have been convicted of defaming Chonburi’s governor, who is currently suspended for mismanaging the royal funeral memorial. Nearly 60 others remain on trial for the same charge.
Gov’t Delays Schools Reopening to July Amid Pandemic
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai cabinet on Tuesday decided to re-open schools from July 1 instead of May 16, to avoid the COVID-19 outbreak.
Ten Days After Siam Paragon Shooting, The Third Woman Dies
Miss Penpiwan Mitthampitak, or Nungning, 30 years old, who was seriously injured in the shooting incident of a 14-year-old male gunman at Siam Paragon...
Austrian Man Attacks Phuket Cab Driver Who Disallows Smoking
PHUKET - The Thalang Police Station in Phuket Province notified officers on April 3 that a tourist had attacked a cab driver in front...
