Loy Krathong Pickpocket Gang Busted
CHIANG MAI — A tattooed Dracula and three accomplices from Bangkok were arrested Wednesday night for pickpocketing revelers during Chiang Mai’s Yi Peng festival after they reportedly chose the wrong target.
Suvarnabhumi Seizes 87 African Ivory Tusks Worth 28 Million Baht
BANGKOK — Officials say they seized 315 kilograms of African elephant tusks worth an estimated 28 million baht at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Thais To Help Retrieve Downed Lao Airline Plane
(18 October) The Thai Royal Air Force have sent officials and equipment to help the Laotian authorities to salvage the Lao Airline plane which had crashed into Mekong River in Southern Laos earlier this week.
Bus Conductor 'Accidentally Shot' By Students
(24 October) A bus conductor has reportedly been shot in leg by a pen gun, which might have been discharged in accident by one of the students who boarded the bus, police said.
Ex-Convict Arrested For Rape of Danish Tourist
CHONBURI - An ex-convict is under arrest for allegedly raping a 23-year-old Danish tourist in Chonburi province last week.
Eight Students Arrested For Celebrating Historian's 'Return to Facebook'
BANGKOK - Police have arrested eight student activists for distributing leaflets that celebrated a prominent critic of the Thai monarchy who recently spoke out after six months of silence.
Khaosod Acquitted of Buddha Issara's Libel Charge
BANGKOK — Khaosod newspaper has been acquitted of libel charges filed by Buddha Issara, an ultra-royalist Buddhist monk who led protests against the former government last year.
Three Men Arrested For Beating Stray Dog to Death
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Police have arrested three men who allegedly beat a stray dog to death in Nakhon Ratchasima province during their attempt to kidnap the dog for consumption.
DSI Promised Crackdown On Russian Mafia In Phuket
(26 April) After receiving complaints about foreign “gangs” hiring Thai residents as nominees to open local businesses, prompting concerns of massive money laundering business, the DSI calls on units involved and private sectors for consultation on how to suppress the situation.
2 School Boys 'Rape And Murder' 14-Year-Old Girl
(10 October) The police in Nakhon Ratchasima province have arrested two juveniles accused of rape and murder a 14-year-old girl.