Gov’t Rules Hint at More Quarantine After Nov. 1 Reopening
BANGKOK — The upcoming launch of the “quarantine-free” reopening for tourists on Nov. 1 may still require travelers to quarantine at least for a night after all, according to a guideline published by a public health agency.
Thai Police Warn of Valentine’s Day Risks: Romance Scams and Sexual Offences
BANGKOK - Valentine's Day in Thailand is more than just a day for lovers or a chance for vendors to make money by selling...
Gunmen Slay Family of Former Pattani Volunteers
PATTANI — Four men accused of murdering a family of former volunteer paramilitaries in their home were still on the run Thursday morning, police said.
A Turkish Fitness Trainer Flirts With Wealthy Thai Women To Defraud
Mr. Onur GunGor, 43, a Turkish citizen, was arrested for fraud by police from the Economic Crime Suppression Division on September 4 at the...
Stolen Diamond Surgically Removed from Chinese Woman
BANGKOK — Police extracted a stolen diamond from a Chinese tourist who swallowed the gem, officials said Monday.
Russian Attacked for 'Not Buying Weed' in Pattaya
CHONBURI — A foreign tourist was allegedly attacked with brass knuckles in the resort town of Pattaya early this morning because he refused to buy weed from a dealer, police say.
Fresh Monsoon Brings Triple-Whammy to Flooded South
BANGKOK — Relief is unlikely to come soon for the flood-devastated south, with word that more monsoon rains are inbound to inundate the region.
Search Called Off for Missing Russian Woman on Koh Tao
KOH TAO — Koh Tao police said on Monday they were no longer searching for a missing Russian tourist after finding no sign of her.
Only 1.2 Gram of Drug Found in Thailand’s ‘Biggest Ketamine Bust’
BANGKOK — When journalists and U.N. representatives were invited to witness a raid on a warehouse last month, they were told by the justice minister that Thailand had just intercepted 11 tonnes of ketamine from Taiwan – the largest amount confiscated ever on record.
Suspected Tiger Meat Slaughterhouse Found Near Tiger Temple
KANCHANABURI — A widening investigation into the Tiger Temple's role in animal trafficking led officers today to their most alarming discovery yet – a home they believe was used as a tiger slaughterhouse.