Victims of April 10 Remembered Only on Social Media
BANGKOK — Seven years later no solemn commemoration, no marker, and, in the present political climate, no formal ceremony was staged to remember 25 lives lost near the Democracy Monument in deadly clashes between security forces, armed militants and protesters.
Woman Fined For Calling 191 Dozens of Times Daily – For 3 Years
CHIANG MAI — A woman was charged with causing a disturbance Monday by calling emergency services more than 1,000 times over the course of three years because she was lonely.
Building Demolition Knocks Out Power in Din Daeng
BANGKOK — A residential area in Din Daeng was left without power for hours because of a demolition effort gone wrong Friday evening.
Wave of Attacks Hits Deep South on Charter Day, Killing 2
PATTANI — Two paramilitary rangers died in the southern border provinces Thursday night in a string of attacks that included bombs, shootings and an assault on the power grid.
Soldiers Accused of Beating, Killing Young Recruit Made to Apologize
SURAT THANI — Eight soldiers accused of beating a young army recruit to death on the national draft day were brought to prostrate in...
Police Arrest Japanese Woman Wanted for Pyramid Scheme
BANGKOK — Thai police said Wednesday that they have arrested a Japanese woman wanted for allegedly running a multimillion-dollar pyramid investment scheme in her homeland.
Ratchadamnoen Bomber Wanted to ‘Create Chaos,’ Police Say
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday morning were yet to determine the motive behind a bomb which struck Wednesday night in Ratchadamnoen Avenue and injured two people, saying only that the perpetrator had no intention to claim any lives.
In UK, Red Bull ‘Boss’ Silent About Thai Crash Case
LONDON — An heir to the Red Bull energy drink fortune has refused to answer questions about whether he will return to Thailand this month to meet with prosecutors over an alleged hit-and-run that killed a police officer almost five years ago.
Bomb Explodes on Bangkok’s Ratchadamnoen Avenue, 2 Injured
BANGKOK — A small bomb struck Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok's old quarters Wednesday night, wounding two street cleaners.
Starting Now, You Can’t Ride in Back of a Truck (So Say the Police)
BANGKOK — Wednesday marked the first day two road safety measures came into effect – all passengers traveling in vehicles with seatbelts must wear them, and passengers will no longer be allowed to ride in the back of pickup trucks.
