DSI Investigates Foreign ‘Agent’ For Threats to Reporters
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation said Monday it was investigating a foreign man claiming to be one of its “special agents” and would prosecute him if he broke any laws.
Foreign ‘DSI Agent’ Threatens Editor to Remove Story on Russian Whistleblowers
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigations, or DSI, said Saturday it would investigate a foreigner claiming to be one of its agents who threatened a news editor to remove a story about the recent arrests of Russian and Belorussian social media personalities in Pattaya.
Black Panther Case: Premchai Just Turned Himself In
KANCHANABURI — A construction magnate accused of poaching a black panther turned himself in at a police station Friday, just days before a third summon for him to appear was to expire.
Pattaya Vendors Arrested for Brawl With U.S. Soldiers
PATTAYA — A group of watch sellers in the resort town of Pattaya were arrested Wednesday for allegedly starting a punching match with American soldiers, in town for a military exercise.
Cop Prevails, Teacher Arrested in 30M Baht Lottery Feud
BANGKOK — Two men – a cop and a teacher – enter a dispute over a 30-million baht lotto jackpot. One leaves unscathed; the other is arrested.
Policeman Files Complaint Against Activist for Using Anecdote to Promote Book
BANGKOK — A police commissioner on Tuesday filed a complaint against a famous student activist for allegedly using a false anecdote about him to promote the sale of a book he translated.
75 Foreigners Arrested in Soi Cowboy Crackdown
BANGKOK — More than 70 foreigners were arrested early Wednesday morning after police raided a red light district in the capital.
Environmental Activist Accuses Police Aiding Premchai
BANGKOK — Police and environment officials Tuesday denied an environment activist’s accusations they were protecting a powerful construction mogul accused of killing a black panther.
Pattaya Cops Crash Sex Class by Russian ‘Sex Guru’ and ‘Oligarch Hunter’
PATTAYA — The climax of what was billed as advanced sex training by a group of instructors led by a Russian “sex guru” was prematurely interrupted by police Sunday.
Top Officials Suspended as Theft of Welfare Funds Probed
BANGKOK — Two high-ranking officials were suspended while their alleged roles in pilfering funds meant for the country’s poorest is investigated, a deputy prime minister announced Sunday.
