‘Octopus’ Ride Accident Injures 15 at Temple Fair
SAMUT PRAKAN — The owner of a temple fair carnival ride faces a charge of reckless endangerment after his spinning ride malfunctioned, injuring more than a dozen people.
Police Raid Royal Pin Forgery Ring
BANGKOK — Police said they raided a factory Friday morning where counterfeit royal funeral badges were being mass-produced.
Wrist-Slap for Bangkok Shop’s Illegal Fireworks Hoard
BANGKOK — For illegally stockpiling more than 120 tons of fireworks just down the road from Bangkok’s City Hall, a company is facing a hefty fine of 1,000 baht, police said Thursday.
Mom Says No Justice From Building Owner Where Tree Killed Daughter
BANGKOK — A woman petitioned police for justice Tuesday, six months after her daughter was killed by a fallen electrical pole and tree.
Woman Arrested For Selling Fake Royal Funeral Pins
BANGKOK — A 65-year-old shopkeeper was arrested Wednesday for allegedly selling counterfeit pins commemorating King Rama IX’s cremation.
Hit-and-Run Doctor Charged With Attempted Murder
BANGKOK — A physician and senior health official accused of running over his office’s security guard was slapped Wednesday with the most serious charge yet: attempted murder – which could yet become murder.
Man Denies Raping Dead Girlfriend’s Young Daughter
PATTAYA — A stepfather accused of raping his deceased girlfriend’s 5-year-old daughter maintained Wednesday that she was injured falling down stairs despite medical evidence to the contrary.
Pattaya Hotel Maids Accused of Stealing From Russians (Video)
PATTAYA — Police were looking for a third hotel maid after two others were arrested for allegedly stealing currency worth about 35,000 baht from a Russian family’s room.
Doctor Faces DUI Charge For Driving Over Guard
BANGKOK — A physician and senior health official has been accused of hitting a security guard with his vehicle and fleeing the scene while drunk, police said Tuesday.
Thanet Chimtoum, ‘90s Boyband Idol, 44
BANGKOK — A member of a ‘90s boy band died early Saturday morning onstage after suffering a heart attack during a concert.
