Court Rejects Premchai’s Request to Remove Ankle Tracker
KANCHANABURI — A construction tycoon found guilty of conspiring to poach wildlife animals lost his bid on Monday to remove an electronic monitor attached to his ankle as a condition for his bail release.
Greater Bangkok Coughs, Squints as PM2.5 Reaches Hazardous Levels
BANGKOK — PM2.5 levels are skyrocketing in Bangkok for the third consecutive day Friday according to multiple air monitors, shrouding the capital with multiple potential health hazards.
Police Hunt For Suspect Who Killed 3 in Lopburi Gold Heist
LOPBURI — Police on Friday were authorized to use deadly force on a man who shot dead three people, including a 2-year-old bystander, during a goldsmith robbery last night.
Leaked Phone Call Reveals Top Cop Telling No.2 to ‘Stay Away’ From ‘Big Joke’...
BANGKOK — Investigation into a drive-by shooting that targeted a former police commander took a strange turn on Thursday after a leaked phone conversation shows the top police chief instructing his deputy to distance himself from the case.
‘Big Joke’ Says He Is Targeted For Refusing To Sign Biometric Project
BANGKOK — Former immigration chief on Wednesday said he was targeted in a drive-by shooting earlier this week because he refused to approve a multi-billion baht procurement under his tenure.
Gov’t Sets New Health Regulations for Tattoo Skin-Artists
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — The Thai Ministry of Public Health said on Friday that the ministry has rolled out new regulations for tattoo skin-artists to get an annual health clearance.
National Park Sets Bounty for Stolen Eggs of Rare Sea Turtle
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — A chief of a national park in Southern Thailand on Saturday said he would reward those with information leading to the stolen eggs of Thailand's rare sea turtle meanwhile warning that the culprits will face maximum penalty.
‘Big Joke’ Unhurt in Downtown Drive-By Shooting
BANGKOK — Police said Tuesday morning they were on the hunt for a pair of gunmen who fired a handgun at the car of former immigration chief Surachate “Big Joke” Hakparn in downtown Bangkok last night.
Complaint Filed Over Retailers’ Total Ban on Plastic Bag
BANGKOK — A transparency activist on Monday accused retailers of taking advantage of consumers in stopping to give out plastic bags without offering them free alternatives.
Prayuth to Tackle Water Crisis in Face of Serious Drought
BANGKOK (Xinhua) — As Thailand faces water shortage and drought declared in 31 provinces, Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has made clear to his government that he will head the command center in tackling drought, government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Sunday.
