MFA to Evac Thais in Africa as ‘Omicron’ Concern Grows
BANGKOK — The government moved to ban travel from 8 African nations where a new variant of the coronavirus was reported. Flights will also be arranged to bring back Thai nationals living in those countries.
Policeman Rewarded 10,000 Baht For Declining Bribe
BANGKOK — In a new effort to combat corruption among Thailand’s law enforcement agencies, the Metropolitan Police department has started giving out monetary rewards to officers who refuse to accept bribes.
Blaze Tears Through Famous Border Market, Again
SA KAEO — A large fire burned through a famous sprawling border market near a popular land crossing into Cambodia in the early hours...
Police Fine Celebs for Booze Pics, Play Down Wider Crackdown
BANGKOK — Three celebrities have been fined for advertising alcohol on social media, police said Monday.
Three Injured After Blasts Hit 3 Bangkok Spots
BANGKOK — Four explosions at three locations rocked Bangkok early Friday morning, causing three injuries as of press time.
The first explosion was set off...
Celebrity Nabbed In Police Raid On Drug-Fueled Gay Bar
BANGKOK – Police raided an unlicensed gay bar in northern Bangkok over the weekend and found dozens of party-goers who tested positive for drug use, including a well-known internet celebrity.
American Who Fled Pattaya Court Shoots Himself, 2 Accomplices Arrested
SA KAEO — A manhunt for drug suspects who staged a dramatic breakout from a Pattaya court came to an end Wednesday with one of the fugitives attempting to kill himself and police arresting the other two.
Gunmen Kill 2 Monks in Southern Temple Attack
NARATHIWAT — Police on Saturday were still looking for the gunmen who attacked a temple in the Deep South, killing two Buddhist monks and injuring two others.
Thai Lawmakers Approve 500 Billion Baht in Borrowing To Fight COVID-19
BANGKOK (AP) — Thailand’s House of Representatives on Thursday approved a bill that would allow the government to borrow up to 500 billion baht ($16 billion) to deal with the economic fallout and medical costs of the coronavirus.
Makeup Store Apologizes for Sale Fiasco
BANGKOK — A downtown makeup store apologized Sunday after it came under fire for false advertising and poor service from some of the hundreds of people who queued for hours over the weekend.
