Arrest Warrant Issued for Pattaya Police Chief, Then Withdrawn
PATTAYA — The chief of the Pattaya City Police Station reported to the court on Friday for a libel charge filed against him by another senior police officer.
Activists Calling for Pai Dao Din’s Freedom Charged With Contempt of Court
KHON KAEN — Four university students who have campaigned for the immediate release of lese majeste activist suspect became criminal suspects themselves.
Two Men Investigated for Possible Trafficking of 27 Burmese Muslims
NARATHIWAT — A man and his son were arrested early Friday morning for attempting to facilitate the smuggling of 27 Burmese Muslims to Malaysia.
Watch as This Bangkok Taxi Meter Goes Turbo Mode (Video)
BANGKOK — A woman who claims she fell victim to the latest “turbo taxi” scam in east Bangkok posted a video online of what appears to be a suspiciously hyperactive taxi meter.
Close Call! Man Escapes Toilet Cobra Ambush Unscathed
NONG KHAI — A Nong Khai man’s nethers narrowly escaped a close encounter with a cobra Wednesday night in his bathroom in northeastern Thailand.
Devastating Forest Fire Blamed on Hunters, Foragers
LAMPANG — A fire that scorched hundreds of rai (dozens of hectares) of forest and brush Thursday morning in the northern province of Lampang was likely caused by carelessness, a local forest official said.
Drunk Irishman Made Up Pattaya Van Assault: Police
CHONBURI — Police on Wednesday said an Irish teacher has admitted to making up a story about being assaulted and robbed by a Pattaya van driver, saying he couldn’t find his money and blamed the driver.
Rhino Horn Smugglers Had Police Escort at Suvarnabhumi Airport (Video)
BANGKOK — When two women, one arriving from Vietnam and another from Cambodia, attempted to waltz through a customs checkpoint at Bangkok’s international airport with illegal rhino horns in their luggage on Friday, they almost succeeded.
Thai Customs Seizes 21 Rhino Horns Worth $5 Million
BANGKOK — Thai authorities said Tuesday they have seized 21 unusually large rhinoceros horns worth almost $5 million that were smuggled from Ethiopia.
Wildlife Officials Hunt Poachers Who Shared Kills on Facebook
BANGKOK — National park officials said Wednesday they are hunting for poachers who have been showing off their illegal kills and trading protecting species online.
