Foreign Volunteer Cops Accused of Extorting Phuket Businesses
PHUKET — The chief of tourist police on Phuket on Tuesday declined to discuss accusations that two volunteer members of his force targeted foreign business owners and migrant workers in a racketeering scheme.
Chinese Tourist Drowns After Phuket Ends Lifeguard Service
PHUKET — A Chinese tourist drowned at the beach of Karon on Phuket island while there was no lifeguard on duty, local police said Saturday.
More Arrests Sought in 197 Million Yen Heist
BANGKOK — Five men accused of stealing a large amount of Japanese currency from two businessmen were taken to a parking lot Friday morning where they led police through a ritual “re-enactment” of their alleged crime.
Bangkok Literally Sinking in Sex as Brothels Steal Groundwater
BANGKOK — So much water is used for sex in Bangkok’s brothels that it is contributing to the gradual sinking of Bangkok, officials have warned.
4 Arrested in 197 Million Yen Robbery Case
BANGKOK — Four suspects were arrested Thursday in connection with the robbery of two businessmen who were beaten and mugged of 197 million yen, police said.
Jai Yen Na: Case of Japanese Cash Heist Not Difficult, Police Say
BANGKOK — Police said Wednesday a case involving two businessmen mugged for over 197 million yen Monday would be easily solved.
Investigators Wednesday were reviewing...
No More Police ‘Extortion’ Checkpoints, New Chief Vows
BANGKOK — It’s an experience familiar to most motorists: cruising down the road with the tunes turned up when traffic suddenly slows and a policeman jumps out.
Migrant Worker Whistleblowers Plead Not Guilty to Defaming Chicken Farm
BANGKOK — Fourteen migrant workers pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of defamation brought by a chicken farm they had accused of labor abuses.
Prosecution...
Thief Holds Up Jewelry Merchants for 197 Million Yen: Police
BANGKOK — Two businessmen were mugged of over 197 million yen during an armed robbery in the parking lot of a condominium in the Chatuchak district, police said Tuesday.
Thaksin’s Son To Be Questioned Over Money Laundering Charges
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation on Monday formally summoned the son of fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra to appear later this month to acknowledge money laundering charges against him.
