Police ‘Still Investigating’ Cause of Fire Above Central Embassy
BANGKOK — The cause of a fire at the Central Embassy Shopping Mall was still being investigated, police said Friday.
Swede’s Bike Stolen in Pattaya
PATTAYA — When Kristofer Kwang Sun Karlsson stopped at a Big C Supercenter on Thursday evening, it took him five minutes to realize he’d left the key in the ignition.
Fire at Central Embassy Shopping Mall in Bangkok
BANGKOK — A fire broke out late Thursday night in a five-star hotel above one of Bangkok's luxury malls.
Woman’s Quest for Exoneration Enters Second Day of Trial
NAKHON PHANOM — A court convened Thursday for day two of a retrial requested by a woman who served a year and a half in prison for a crime she said she didn’t commit.
Prosecutors to Indict ‘Pai Dao Din’ Over BBC Thai Article
BANGKOK — Prosecutors will recommend that activist Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksaup be tried for lese majeste law and violating the Computer Crime Act, an activist involved in his defense said Thursday.
No Plan to Exchange Laotian Druglord for Lese Majeste Fugitives: Police
BANGKOK — Police said on Thursday that they are not considering any plan to extradite alleged drug kingpin Xaysana Keopimpha back to Laos.
Many Complaints, Few Results from Thai Anti-Graft Agency
BANGKOK — When someone found documents online showing officials bought Government House microphones for 140,000 baht each, he took his complaint to the National Anti-Corruption Commission, or NACC.
X-Ray Tech Jailed for Sexually Assaulting Patient
BANGKOK — A technician was fired from his job and behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of molesting a patient in a hospital X-Ray room.
Thousands Sick, Schools Closed as Flu Epidemic Hits Thailand
BANGKOK — If you’re reading this between tissues and sneezes, you’re not alone.
Angry Frenchman Fires Gun at Russian in Phuket. Both Arrested.
PHUKET — A retired French soldier is due for a court appearance in Phuket province for firing a handgun during a fistfight with a Russian tourist on Tuesday, police said.
