Official Says Child Bride Returned From Malaysia
BANGKOK — A Thai official has confirmed that an 11-year-old Thai girl who married a 41-year-old Malaysian man has been sent back to Thailand from Malaysia.
In Reversal, Army Now Says No Footage of Activist’s Killing
BANGKOK — Shortly after soldiers stopped and killed a 17-year-old ethnic activist at a checkpoint in northern Thailand, the army said it had incontrovertible proof they had acted in self-defense: security camera footage from the scene.
Actor Deemed Flight Risk in ‘Dragon Coin’ Scam
BANGKOK — An actor linked to a massive cryptocurrency scam was denied bail Friday as police allege his fugitive brother masterminded the lucrative con.
Fast-Moving Fire Torches Bangkok Community
BANGKOK — A massive fire tore through a community in western Bangkok Friday morning, destroying 15 homes and injuring one person.
Police: Dad of Baby Found Floating in River Returned to US
NEW YORK — The man who police say fled to Thailand after carrying his dead 7-month-old baby around in a backpack and tossing his...
Police to Investigate ‘All Nigerians’ in Thailand
BANGKOK — Police on Friday said they will target all Nigerians in Thailand for investigation in a move a top human rights official warns could amount to illegal and discriminatory policing.
Actor Busted For Massive Fintech Scam Targeting Foreigners: Cops
BANGKOK — An actor was filming a scene at a Bangkok shopping mall when police swept in Thursday and arrested him on suspicion of orchestrating a massive digital currency con that netted nearly 800 million baht.
Two Thais Injured in Israel as Fighting With Gaza Goes On
JERUSALEM — Israeli warplanes struck dozens of targets in the Gaza Strip and three people were reported killed there, while Palestinian militants from the...
‘Jet-Setting Monk’ Convicted, Gets 114 Years
BANGKOK — A former monk who became a national pariah for his high-flying lifestyle was convicted of defrauding his followers Thursday and sentenced to more than a century in prison.
NYPD: US Dad Fled to Thailand After Tossing Dead Baby in River
NEW YORK — A Bronx dad fled to Thailand after carrying his dead 7-month-old baby around New York City in a backpack and tossing...
