Professor, Law Grad, Teacher Among 6 Charged with Lese Majeste
BANGKOK — A landscape architecture professor, fresh law grad, office worker and school teacher were among five people charged along with a human rights lawyer last week for allegedly defaming the royal family.
Accepting Compensation, Families Still Demand Jenphop’s Prosecution
AYUTTHAYA — For a second time, the suspect in a fatal wreck that killed two students last year was unable to take the stand Tuesday because of an unresolved dispute over financial restitution to one of the victim's families.
Suspected British Drug Trafficker Arrested on Samui
KOH SAMUI — Police say they have arrested a British man wanted in his own country on a drug trafficking conviction.
At Least 58 Injured by Car Bomb in Downtown Pattani
PATTANI — A pickup truck exploded Tuesday afternoon at the entrance of a supermarket in Pattani province.
Man Falls to Death From Thaniya Plaza on Silom
BANGKOK — A man fell to his death early Tuesday morning from the top of a Silom Road shopping mall.
Guy Assaults Women After Failing to Get Phone Number
BANGKOK — Failing to get the woman’s number led to a fight that cost a man 10,000 baht Sunday.
Police Say Investigation of ‘Thai Sky Adventures’ Still Active
CHONBURI — Police on Monday said they’re investigating a British-owned skydiving firm in Chonburi province for possible negligence following the death of one of its clients last week, though the owner of the business disputes this.
Man Lies to Police about Stolen Money After Treating Lover to Evade Wife
UDON THANI — A man was charged with filing a false police report Friday for trying to fool his wife into thinking he had been robbed after using the money to treat his secret lover.
Imprisoned Activist May Miss Awards Ceremony
BANGKOK — An anti-junta student activist won the 2017 Gwangju Prize for Human Rights last month, becoming the second Thai to have ever done so.
Fugitive Red Bull Heir’s Passports Revoked
BANGKOK — The Ministry of Foreign affairs on Friday revoked the passport of Vorayuth “Boss” Yoovidhya, scion of Red Bull’s energy drink fortune.
