Families Still Hopeful for Polish Man, Thai Woman Missing at Sea
PHUKET — The families of a Polish man and Thai women who disappeared almost three weeks ago at sea in the south said they still have hope for their safe return.
Officials Say Prison Cameras Were Hacked, Broadcast on YouTube
BANGKOK (AP) — Authorities in Thailand say they are investigating an apparent online break-in by a computer hacker that allowed him to broadcast surveillance video from inside a prison in the country’s south.
Netizens Defend Men in ‘Nazi Uniforms’ Condemned by Israeli Embassy
BANGKOK — Photos of two men who cosplayed as a wartime German army drew condemnation from Israeli Embassy in Bangkok – and much support from Thai netizens.
Reporter Gets Jail in Libel Case Filed by Poultry Farm
BANGKOK (AP) — A court in Thailand on Tuesday sentenced a reporter to two years in prison for criminal libel for a comment she tweeted about a labor abuse grievance at a poultry farm.
Parina’s Dad Fined 500 Baht for a Car Crash That Injured Teen
RATCHABURI — Police on Monday said the father of a pro-government lawmaker was fined 500 baht after crashing his car into a motorcycle in Ratchaburi province over the weekend, injuring a 17-year-old boy.
Thailand Returns Orangutans to Their Indonesian Homeland
BANGKOK (AP) — Wildlife authorities in Thailand sent two orangutans back to Indonesia on Friday as part of a collaborative effort to combat illicit wildlife trade.
Surreal Video of Grandma Slapping Student to Christmas Carols Goes Viral
SAMUT PRAKAN — A video making its rounds on Twitter and Facebook shows a brawl between an elderly woman and a student on school grounds.
Army Admits Killing 3 Unarmed Civilians in Deep South Raid
NARATHIWAT — The military on Wednesday promised that it would investigate the killings of three civilians by security officers who reportedly mistook them as armed militants in the Deep South.
Fugitive Killer ‘Kid the Ripper’ Arrested on Korat Train, Cops Say
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — A man accused of murdering six women was apprehended on a train in the northeast on Wednesday, police said.
Gov’t Files Charge Against Politician For Doctoring Prayuth’s Quote
BANGKOK — The government on Tuesday said it has filed a cybercrime complaint against an opposition politician for posting a photoshopped image of Prime Minister’s Children’s Day slogan.
