Boxer Arrested for Snatching Fake Bling From Bangkok Monk’s Pig
BANGKOK — A former boxer fallen on hard times was arrested for allegedly snatching what he thought was a gold necklace from a pig walking with a monk Monday morning in a Bangkok market.
He Pledged to Unite Thais Under World’s Tallest Flagpole. Now He’s Accused of Fraud.
CHIANG RAI — It seems Thailand won’t see its colors fly atop the world’s tallest flagpole as promised by a businessman last year after all.
Activist Charged for Sarcastic Facebook Poll Mocking Prayuth
BANGKOK — A parody poll on Facebook about junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha prompted police to charge a transparency activist Sunday with violating the Computer Crime Act.
Remains Found Off Koh Tao Not of Missing Russian
KOH TAO — Biological material which presented the first possible break in the case of a Russian tourist who disappeared on Koh Tao turned out not to be human, police said Monday.
Man Linked to Pedophilia in Thailand to Get Swiss Trial
GRUYERE, Switzerland — A Swiss man suspected of abusing more than 80 boys for over 20 years in Thailand will go on trial in Switzerland later this month, according to media reports.
DSI Declares End to Dhammakaya Search
PATHUM THANI — The Department of Special Investigation now believes the fugitive leader of Wat Dhammakaya has fled his temple and will soon lift its blockade, a spokesman for the said Saturday.
Former Palace Confidante Gets 3-Year Jail Term
KORAT — The trial of a former palace aide ended after four hours Friday in a guilty verdict and three-year prison sentence for Jumpol Manmai.
Two Thaksin-Era Ministers Implicated in Rolls-Royce Bribery
BANGKOK — Of the 31 ministerial officials who served during the years Rolls-Royce said it paid bribes to Thai officials, only two were implicated Friday following seven weeks of investigation by the national anti-graft agency.
Bone, Flesh Found off Koh Tao in Search for Russian Woman
KOH TAO — Bone fragments, flesh and a diving mask were found Thursday off Koh Tao’s Chalok Ban Kao Beach, nearly a week after the search began for a missing Russian tourist.
Schoolgirl Disfigured by Mug-Throwing Teacher Smiles Again
BANGKOK — A schoolgirl facially disfigured by a mug thrown at her face by a teacher said she is making good on her pledge to “get her smile back” Thursday.
