OG Yakuza Extradited to Japan
SAMUT PRAKAN — A yakuza member whose tattoos led to his arrest in Lopburi province after over a decade on the run was extradited to Japan on Thursday, police said.
Girl Group ‘BNK48’ Investigated Over Booze Promotion
BANGKOK — A girl idol band denies authorizing their appearance in a bar promotion that the nation’s top booze regulator said Thursday would be investigated.
Africans, Indians Arrested in Latest Raid on ‘Black People’ (Video)
BANGKOK — Police said they arrested 10 “black people” for various offenses early Thursday morning in an operation they described as racially motivated.
Media Guild Sexual Harassment Verdict Criticized
BANGKOK — Tuesday’s decision by the largest journalist organization to clear a news director of sexual harassment was criticized by advocates for women’s rights.
Crime of Passion: Thai-French Murder Couple Bid Farewell (Video)
PHICHIT — A French-Thai couple bid a poignant farewell Wednesday before being led away to await trial for the murder of an Italian man.
Frenchman Confesses to Murdering Girlfriend’s Italian Husband
PHICHIT — A Frenchman confessed Tuesday to cutting the throat of his Thai lover’s Italian husband, police said.
Police Capture Thai Woman Suspected in Italian’s Murder (Video)
TAK — Police on Monday morning arrested a Thai woman wanted for the murder of her Italian husband along with her French boyfriend.
Military ‘Not Ruling Out’ Abuse of Dead Cadet
BANGKOK — Military investigators have yet to rule out the possibility that cadet Pakapong Tanyakan might have died due to abuse by his commanding officers, a spokesman said Friday.
Fire Shuts Down Khon Kaen Airport
KHON KAEN — A fire at Khon Kaen Airport forced officials to close down the facility and evacuate travelers Friday.
Busted Brothel Was Thieving Water to Stay Afloat
BANGKOK — After allegedly finding underage girls, human trafficking and prostitution, investigators literally got to the bottom of a brothel recently raided to unearth evidence of another crime.
