‘Leaked Memo’ Claims Army is Mobilizing for Next Protest
BANGKOK — A document shared online alleged that the Royal Thai Army was mobilizing riot control equipment for the major anti-government protest set for Saturday, though an army spokesman denied the accusation.
Married Cop Kills Mistress, Her Boyfriend and Mother
CHONBURI — A married police officer is accused of murdering his mistress, her boyfriend and her mother out of jealousy this morning in Chonburi’s Phanat Nikhom district.
Midnight Motorcycle Race Leads to One Death
AYUTTHAYA — A 20-year-old man was killed and two injured early Tuesday morning after the three took part in a midnight motorcycle race that...
Floundering Bomb Investigation Deepens Doubts About Competency
By Todd Ruiz
BANGKOK — Less than a year after Thailand’s last high-profile criminal investigation left observers scratching their heads, the competency and professionalism of its police are under a new level of scrutiny, only this time much more is at stake.
BANGKOK — Less than a year after Thailand’s last high-profile criminal investigation left observers scratching their heads, the competency and professionalism of its police are under a new level of scrutiny, only this time much more is at stake.
Suspected Predator Stabs Woman at Bus Stop, Charged With ‘Indecency’
BANGKOK — A man was arrested on charges of assault, public indecency and carrying a weapon in public for allegedly attacking and attempting to rape a woman early Monday morning in northern Bangkok.
Soldiers, Police Arrest Condominium Manager for Beating Dog
CHONBURI — A group of soldiers and policemen raided a condominium in the resort town of Pattaya today to arrest the building's manager for allegedly beating a stray dog on the property.
‘Benz Racing’ Charged For Lambo Link to Laos Drug Lord
BANGKOK — The husband of a celebrity actress was formally charged Monday with money laundering for his alleged connection to a transnational drug suspect apprehended in Thailand two months ago.
Hundreds of ‘Ladyboys’ Exempted From Draft
Hordes of queers, transsexuals, and ‘katoeys’ showed up nationwide for mandatory military service but were turned away by officials.
Prison Chief Fears Koh Tao Suspects May Commit Suicide
SURAT THANI — The two Burmese men who were accused of murdering two British tourists in southern Thailand last month are being monitored to prevent possible suicide attempts, says the director of the prison where they are being held.
Junta Declares Dhammakaya Temple Controlled Area, Police Move in
PATHUM THANI — Police were barricading entrances to the headquarters of the controversial Dhammakaya Temple on Thursday in their latest apparent effort to apprehend its fugitive abbot.
