Pattaya Woman Accused of Pimping Underage Girl
PATTAYA — A bar owner in the resort town of Pattaya was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of forcing a minor into prostitution at an establishment police said served a foreign clientele.
More Flash Floods Expected as North-to-South Road Reopens
BANGKOK — Highway access between the north and south of Thailand was reopened to service Wednesday after being cut off by heavy flooding, leaving thousands of people stranded, some for two days.
Cop Denies Involvement in Love Triangle Kidnap-Murder
BANGKOK — A police station chief was being questioned Wednesday for allegedly ordering the kidnapping and possible murder of a woman in Bangkok last month with whom he was romantically involved.
Cavity Searches and Pending Graduation Worry Jatupat Friends
BANGKOK — Friends of jailed pro-democracy activist Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattaraksa are stepping up their campaign to see him freed on bail.
Police Chief Wanted in Kidnap-Murder Plot Driven by Jealousy
BANGKOK — Arrest warrants were issued Tuesday afternoon for a police station commander suspected of arranging for the kidnapping and murder of a woman in Bangkok.
Japanese Man Reported Missing From Khaosan Road
BANGKOK — The family of a Japanese tourist is pleading for information concerning his whereabout after they lost contact with him three weeks ago while he was traveling in Bangkok.
Reform Assembly Members Donate 5,000 Baht Each to Aid Flood Relief Efforts
BANGKOK — A junta-appointed reform assembly donated 5,000 baht each out of their 110,000 baht salary to help ongoing floods in the southern region.
Thai Man Accused of Raping Russian Tourist on Koh Samui
KOH SAMUI — A 27-year-old Thai man confessed to robbing and raping a Russian tourist on the island of Samui, police said Monday.
Cop Exams May Be Voided Due to Massive Fraud
BANGKOK — A recent entrance examination for the Bangkok police force might be nullified because of widespread fraud involving more than 300 applicants, police commanders said Sunday.
19 Die as Floods Continue to Submerge South
BANGKOK — Ongoing floods in the southern region have killed 19 people and affected nearly one million people, authorities said Sunday.
