Koh Tao Murder Convicts Sentenced to Die by Supreme Court
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the death sentence for two Burmese men convicted of murdering two British tourists on a popular island in 2014.
Volunteer Cops ‘Reprimanded’ for Beating Patient in ER
CHONBURI — An official on Wednesday confirmed two police auxiliaries beat up a motorcycle crash victim inside a hospital in Chonburi province earlier this month.
Dutch Weed Lord Gets 50 Years for Money Laundering
BANGKOK — A Dutch drug lord was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday for laundering money connected to narcotics sales through Thailand.
Housing Prices Leave No Room(s) for Bangkok’s Poor
BANGKOK — As housing prices in Bangkok skyrocket, the authorities are struggling to provide enough low-cost housing for the poor, according to both real estate developers and welfare NGOs.
Family of Pattani Man Who Died in Army Custody Seeks Justice
BANGKOK — Relatives of a Muslim man who died after interrogation in Thai army custody say they'll pursue justice in his case to see if his death was caused by torture.
Thai Ex-Model Arrested in LA For Identity Theft
LOS ANGELES — A Thai woman and her American boyfriend have been arrested in Los Angeles on suspicion of identity theft and evading the...
Norwegian Out on Bail After Killing Brit Tourist at Phuket Hotel
PHUKET — Police said Sunday a Norwegian tourist stands accused of killing a British man at a luxury hotel in Phuket province last week over a noise row gone violent.
‘Drunk’ Air Force Officer Fires Gun at Police Station
BANGKOK — An air force lieutenant was arrested Thursday morning after discharging a handgun in front of a police station in a drunken rage, police said.
Thailand to Set up Center to Combat ‘Fake News’
BANGKOK — Thailand's government on Wednesday announced a plan to set up a center to combat unverified news on social media platforms, rejecting concerns...
Palace Helps Rescue 13 Great Danes from Starvation
PATHUM THANI — A palace aide sent by King Rama X helped to transport 13 starving Great Danes rescued by an animal welfare organization to a hospital Wednesday.
