Fugitive American Pedophile Suspect Arrested on Samui
SAMUI — A fugitive American pedophile suspect was apprehended on a southern Thai island after he’d been hiding in Thailand for a year, reportedly taking teaching jobs around the country.
East Bangkok Bars to Close 5 Years For Underage Sales
BANGKOK — Two bars in east Bangkok area will be ordered to close for five years for selling to minors.
Roadside Bomb Kills 4, Injures 6 in Pattani
PATTANI — Four rangers were killed during a Friday morning patrol when a bomb went off in a Pattani province road.
Madman or Idealist, Activist Facing 10 Years for Tearing Ballot Has No Regrets
BANGKOK — Just over a year ago, Piyarat Chongthep stared down a security officer as he ripped his ballot in half while shouting “Down...
Lab Confirms Med Student’s Dog Died of Drug Overdose
BANGKOK — Police have demanded a medical school student turn himself in as one of the two dogs he is accused of killing in failed extortion bids was found to have died of a prescription drug overdose.
Police Arrest All 11 Suspects in Phang Nga Gang Rape Case
PHANG NGA — All 11 men suspected of raping a 14-year-old girl in the southern province of Phang Nga have been arrested, with nine freed on bail as of Wednesday.
Silpakorn Freshmen Allegedly Forced to Strip, Touch Genitals
BANGKOK — The vice president of the nation’s top fine arts university on Tuesday confirmed reports that freshmen students were ordered to strip naked during an on-campus initiation ritual.
Thai Colleges Urged to Do More About Sexual Violence
BANGKOK — Universities must do a better job investigating student sexual assault complaints and encouraging them to go to police, several women’s rights activists say.
Concerned Man Points Out Perilous Pothole in Pattaya Road (Photos)
PATTAYA — Officials said they would refill a large pothole Tuesday after a concerned farang pointed out it remained a road hazard.
Tropical Storm Inundates Thailand, Kills 2 So Far (Photos, Videos)
PRACHINBURI — At least two deaths have been blamed on a tropical storm that has flooded several provinces in the north, northeast and central regions since Friday.
