Choking to Death on Trash: Thailand’s Toxic Secret
BANGKOK — A fatal diet of plastic waste once again has taken a toll in the sea, this time a green sea turtle that died despite the best efforts of veterinarians.
4 Villagers Shot Dead in Insurgency-Plagued South
NARATHIWAT — Four villagers were shot dead in Thailand's south in another case of violence in the insurgency-wracked region, police said.
Consumers Sue AIS, DTAC, True For Rounding Up Minutes
BANGKOK — The nation’s No. 1 telecom said Thursday that it has complied with all regulations in response to a class-action lawsuit filed against the top three mobile network operators for overcharging customers.
Old Brit Says He Fell Asleep Before Killing Rayong Girl
RAYONG — An elderly Briton said Friday he fell asleep behind the wheel when he caused the death of a 10-year-old girl in a car crash.
Old Brit Accused of Driving Drunk, Killing Rayong Girl
RAYONG — A 10-year-old girl died Thursday in Rayong province after an elderly drunk Briton allegedly struck her family’s car, driving it off the road and into a tree.
Ordeal Ends for French Cop Accused of Koh Tao Rape
KOH TAO — A French cop accused of raping an 18-year-old Briton on Koh Tao was released Saturday from police custody and cleared to leave the country after nearly two months of investigation.
Cops Bust Football Gambling Ring in Bangkok
BANGKOK — Police arrested eight men suspected of running football betting websites Sunday night in eastern Bangkok and were looking to summon almost 1,000 of their subscribers.
Thai Prisons Bursting at Seams, Reforms Needed: Panel
BANGKOK — Thai prisons are overcrowded and alternatives to detention are needed, according to the kingdom’s top gaoler.
Stop Entrapping and Raiding Sex Workers: Advocates
BANGKOK — When cops pose as customers to entrap sex workers to rescue trafficked women and girls, they violate the rights of many more sex workers who get caught up in their raids, an advocacy group said Friday.
44 More Foreigners Arrested in Raids Nationwide
BANGKOK — Another round of nationwide raids Thursday night saw dozens of foreigners arrested while police vowed stepped up action against human trafficking.
