Thai Customs Seize Smuggled Pangolins and Scales
BANGKOK — Thai customs officials say they have seized more than 100 live pangolins and 450 kilograms (990 pounds) of scales from the endangered animal.
Dead Cadet Inquiry Upholds December Results: Family
BANGKOK — A long-awaited investigation into the death of a cadet in October concluded he died of health conditions, his family told reporters Tuesday.
Politico Caught With Loaded Gun at Weapons Trial
BANGKOK — A former Redshirt leader was arrested Wednesday after security officers found a fully loaded handgun on him inside a Bangkok court.
Tourism Minister Suggests Cutting Tourist Quarantine to 7 Days
BANGKOK — The tourism minister on Friday said he wanted to shorten quarantine for foreign visitors to make it more attractive to spend a vacation in Thailand amid the global coronavirus pandemic.
Spanish Man Arrested For Snatching Mongolian Woman’s iPhone In Patong Pub
PHUKET - Patong Police Station in Phuket Province detained a 23-year-old Spanish suspect who stole a Mongolian tourist's smartphone and cash at Patong nightlife...
A Foreigner’s Body In The Sea Could Be From Jomtien Beach
CHONBURI - Sattahip Police are investigating if a foreigner's body in the sea may be originated from Jomtien Beach, Pattaya.
Sattahip police officers were alerted...
Thailand Denies Forcing Fleeing Villagers Back To Myanmar
MAE SAM LAEP (AP) — Thailand’s prime minister denied Tuesday that his country’s security forces forced villagers back to Myanmar who had fled from military airstrikes, saying they returned home on their own accord.
Journalist Associations Demand Release of Reporter
BANGKOK — The kingdom’s two leading press clubs issued a joint statement Monday afternoon demanding the immediate release of a reporter detained by authorities.
Lotto Seller Arrested Over Fake 90M Baht Tickets
NAKHON PATHOM — A lottery ticket seller turned himself in Monday for forging tickets with winning numbers.
Thanawat “Pete” Kumhaengpol, 35, was arrested in Nakhon...
Mounting Evidence Links Bombing to Turks, Uighurs
BANGKOK — Moments after word began to spread yesterday of a new arrest in the Erawan Shrine bombing, an image said to be of the man’s passport began circulating, only to be quickly disavowed by authorities.