Fugitive Abbot Not Found in New Dhammakaya Raid
BANGKOK — A nighttime raid on the Wat Dhammakaya complex hoping to nab the order’s former abbot came up empty-handed, the official in charge of the operation said Friday.
American Taggers Caught Red-Handed: Police
BANGKOK — Two Americans who were caught tagging signposts, phone booths and other property on Silom Road were caught in the act and fined for vandalism, police said Friday.
Lawmakers Warn of Abuse of Power if Wiretapping Law Passes
BANGKOK — The president of the anti-corruption commission on Thursday tried to play down concerns over the possibility it could soon be allowed to wiretap and intrude on internet privacy by saying 80 other countries had done the same.
80-Meter Bridge Collapses After Barge Strike (Video)
NAKHON PATHOM — A barge pilot was hit with a minor fine Thursday morning after his vessel smashed into a bridge and made it collapse.
Booze Makers Lose Court Challenge to Label Ban
BANGKOK — Restrictions on what can be written on booze product labels are here to stay following a court ruling that affirmed their legality, a top alcohol regulator said Thursday.
Dutchman Denies Deadly Stabbing of Thai Ex’s Mother, Brother
SURIN — A Dutch national was in police custody Wednesday on allegations he murdered his ex-girlfriend’s mother and brother in Surin province.
Family of Dead Cadet File Police Complaint
NAKHON NAYOK — The family of late cadet Pakapong Tanyakan is filing a complaint Tuesday afternoon in the province where he died at an elite military academy.
American Who Kept Dead American in Freezer Gets 43 Years
BANGKOK — Police said Monday they still don't have all the pieces to the puzzle to explain why an American calendar publisher wound up in a shophouse ice box after their lead suspect was sentenced to over four decades in prison.
Dead Cadet: Army Invites Family for Talk
BANGKOK — The military said Monday it has invited the family of late cadet Pakapong Tanyakan to discuss the circumstances of his death after its own review found it shared no blame.
All the Beer Gardens Have Been Declared Illegal – Again
BANGKOK — A top alcohol regulator said Monday his agency is suing the popular open-air beer gardens at CentralWorld Plaza for violating advertising laws.
