Homeless Man Addresses Soldiers From Atop Chedi
An emotionally disturbed man scaled a chedi at a temple in the capital’s old quarter Monday evening before police managed to talk him down.
US Restaurateur Admits Using 4 Thais for Cheap Labor
PORTLAND, Oregon — An Oregon man originally from Thailand has admitted bringing four Thai nationals into the United States to provide cheap labor at his restaurants.
British Tourist’s Car Gets Stranded Before Reaching Kamala Beach
A British tourist drove into the sand sidewalk near Kamala Beach. His car became trapped in the sand before police officers arrived to assist
Prosecutors Mull Indictment Over Future Forward Cybercrime Case
BANGKOK — Prosecutors on Wednesday accepted a cybercrime case against Future Forward Party leader.
Police Refute 'The Times' Report Naming Suspect
BANGKOK — Police have denied a news report earlier today claiming two witnesses who said they interacted with the suspected Bangkok bomber had positively identified him in a passport photo shown to them by authorities.
Two Foreign Tourists Arrested for Stealing Clothes in Pattaya
CHONBURI — Police say they have arrested two Iranian men for shoplifting in the resort town of Pattaya early this morning.
Gov’t Seeks to Fix Errors That Allowed Infected Foreigners in
RAYONG (AP) — Authorities in Thailand urged almost 1,900 people to quarantine themselves and get tested for the coronavirus after a breakdown in screening allowed two foreigners with the disease to pose a risk to public health.
Activist Arrested Attempting to Petition Prayuth on Plaque
BANGKOK — Police arrested a man Tuesday morning in front of the Government House on his way to petition junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha over the missing 1932 revolution plaque, a colleague of his said.
13 Arrested for Operating Online Gambling Websites
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said 13 people were arrested for running online gambling websites targeting Hong Kongers and Brazilians.
Temple Ordered to Repaint Mural Depicting Meme Celeb
UTHAI THANI — Officials on Monday instructed a temple in the central region to remove a picture of a celebrity on its religious murals, saying it was “inappropriate.”