US Restaurateur Admits Using 4 Thais for Cheap Labor
PORTLAND, Oregon — An Oregon man originally from Thailand has admitted bringing four Thai nationals into the United States to provide cheap labor at his restaurants.
Former Top Cop Grilled Over Brothel Owner’s Loan
BANGKOK — Thailand's former national police chief, who currently heads the Thai Football Association, met with investigators Thursday to explain his financial links with a fugitive massage parlor owner accused of human trafficking.
Please Burn Less ‘Hell Money’ This Smoggy New Year: BMA
BANGKOK — Chinese New Year festivities began Thursday with wan wai, a day of worship which involves family members burning glittering “hell money” for their ancestors. But with Bangkok plagued by heavy smog, health officials warn the tradition may hasten their reunion with the dead.
Bangkok Man’s Bomb Stash Linked to Domestic Terror: Police
BANGKOK — The military is questioning a man accused of stockpiling explosives in his apartment in a northern Bangkok suburb, a police commander said Wednesday.
Student Vigil Mourns Slaughtered Panther, Wildlife
BANGKOK — University students held a vigil Tuesday evening to mourn the animals that a powerful businessman is accused of slaughtering inside a wildlife sanctuary recently.
Govt Takes Up Justice Reform to Reduce Incarceration
BANGKOK — The military government said Tuesday it would begin devising ways to reduce prison overcrowding.
Reporters Demand Full Report of Sexual Harassment Inquiry
BANGKOK — A petition was launched Monday demanding a national media association reveal the full results of an inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment involving a prominent news director.
Ex-Official Wanted For Helping Premchai Linked to Italian-Thai
BANGKOK — A former parks official with financial links to the firm whose CEO was arrested on poaching charges had yet to turn himself in to police as of Monday.
Bangkok to Extradite Russian Dark Web Fraud Suspect
BANGKOK — A Russian national identified as the mastermind of a transnational cybercrime ring was awaiting extradition Friday after his arrest in the capital.
Forest Ranger: Poacher Premchai Offered Bribe
BANGKOK — A ranger and his coworkers have told police that the powerful construction magnate they arrested on suspicion of poaching a rare black panther tried to bribe them, a police official said.
