Bangkok Man Opens Microbrewery in Home. Goes Straight to Jail.
NONTHABURI — Taopiphop Limjittrakorn had a simple dream of selling his home-brewed beer from his three-story shophouse in northern metro Bangkok.
Missing Japanese Tourist’s Body Found in Chao Phraya River: Police
BANGKOK — Police on Monday said a body found weeks ago in the Chao Phraya River matches that of a Japanese tourist reported missing from Khaosan Road last month.
Southern Flood Death Toll Rises to 80, More Monsoonal Rain Expected
BANGKOK — A total of 80 people have reportedly been killed as a result of the flash floods in southern Thailand, claimed to have been the worst in decades.
Denied Bail for 5th Time, Activist ‘Pai Dao Din’ Gives Up
KHON KAEN — After trying and failing to secure his freedom for a fifth time, jailed activist Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksa said Friday he will no longer ask the court to free him on bail.
1 Dead, 40 Injured as Tour Bus Carrying Students Overturns: Driver Charged
SURAT THANI — A driver was charged with reckless driving Friday after a tour bus carrying students overturned Thursday morning during a field trip, killing one and injuring 40.
Psychic Accused of Drugging, Raping and Killing Student
SUPHAN BURI — A channeller confessed to police Friday that he drugged a young woman with an herbicide in a sexual assault plot that turned fatal.
Wheelchair Rally to File Class-Action Lawsuit Over BTS Accessibility at Court
BANGKOK — Some had no legs and propelled themselves along. Some were paralyzed and pushed by companions. A few zipped along under electric power.
Laotian ‘Drug Kingpin’ Arrested at Bangkok Airport
BANGKOK — Police on Thursday arrested a Laotian national identified by police as the “biggest drug lord” in Thailand’s northeastern region, moments after he stepped off a plane at an airport in Bangkok.
Fire Ravages 8 Wooden Homes, 1 Injured, Cat Survives
BANGKOK — A lucky cat survived as eight houses went up in flames Thursday in southern Bangkok. One person suffered minor injuries.
Unchecked Development, Poor Planning Set Stage for Flood Crisis
BANGKOK — More than blaming the flooding which has devastated the south just on record rainfall, those familiar with the issue say mismanaged water resources and unplanned development are to blame.
