Korean Man Falls to Death at Pattaya Condo
PATTAYA — A Korean man was found dead in front of a condominium early Thursday morning.
Man Teases Captive Black Bear, Gets Mauled
PHETCHABUN — A man was severely injured by a bear kept captive at a monastery on Wednesday.
Dhammajayo May Have Fled Thailand, DSI Chief Says
BANGKOK — An influential monk wanted on money laundering charges may have left Thailand, according to the agency tasked with apprehending and prosecuting him.
‘Cheer Beer Ladies’ Face 500,000 Baht Fine for Facebook Live
SARABURI — Three promotional models at a bar in Saraburi province were arrested for promoting alcohol over a Facebook Live stream, police said Wednesday.
Storm Storms Into Bangkok as Millions Reel From Flooding
BANGKOK — A Wednesday afternoon storm heralded what could be a relatively wet week for the capital, though nothing to cause the level of devastation still being felt across much of the country, where severe flooding has killed 11 people.
Former PM Somchai Acquitted by Supreme Court
BANGKOK — The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted former prime minister Somchai Wongsawat of malfeasance, clearing him of allegations he overstepped his power by ordering a 2008 crackdown on anti-government protesters.
Foreigners Accused of Drowning Dog in Pattaya Sought by Police
PATTAYA — Police said Wednesday they don’t expect to find two women who allegedly drowned a dog at Jomtien Beach.
Former PMs in Court Ahead of Abuse of Power Verdict
BANGKOK — Two former Thai prime ministers arrived in court in Bangkok on Tuesday to hear verdicts in their trial arising from the quelling of an anti-government protest in 2008.
Prayuth to Visit Flooded Region as Death Toll Climbs
BANGKOK — Four days into a massive flooding crisis that has killed 11 across much of the country, prime minister and junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha said Tuesday he would visit the affected region.
2 Thais Still Missing After Car Falls Into California Gorge
FRESNO, California — American authorities on Tuesday were still searching for two Thais studying in the United States who went missing after their car fell off a cliff, the Thai foreign office said.
