Suspects of Robbery Turned Brutal Murder Jailed
BANGKOK — Two suspects involved in the murder of a man whose iPhone they were trying to rob were brought to seek the court’s approval for detention Saturday morning.
Court Denies Bail to Activist Suspect in Lese Majeste Case
KHON KAEN — A Khon Kaen appeals court Friday dismissed a request to free activist Jatupat “Pai” Boonpattararaksa on bail.
Malls, Airport Closed as Worst Flood in Decades Hit South
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Banks, schools, shopping malls and at least one airport in the south were forced to close Thursday by the ongoing flood crisis that has already claimed six lives.
Suspect in Brutal Bangkok Knife Murder Video Arrested
BANGKOK — A 26-year-old former convict confessed Friday to stabbing a man to death in northern Bangkok to rob him of his iPhone, an attack that went viral on social media due to its brutality.
No Suspects Yet in Murder of Bangkok Man for iPhone (Video)
BANGKOK — Police were looking Thursday for two assailants in connection with the deadly stabbing of a 26-year-old man in northern Bangkok.
Jailed Redshirt Leader Recovering From Kidney Infection
BANGKOK — Jailed Redshirt leader Jatuporn Prompan is expected to fully recover from a kidney infection in the next few days, his fellow activist said Thursday.
Absurd News Parody Brings Smiles to Flood-Ravaged South (Photos)
NARATHIWAT— As floods deluge Southern Thailand, devastate communities and drowned at least one man, some soggy smiles were found in the antics of an amateur news report skewering disaster-porn journalism.
Road Deaths to Persist After Deadliest Holidays in Decade
BANGKOK — Fourteen more people died on average during each day of the holidays over last year, with drunk and speeding drivers blamed for the highest year-end death toll in 10 years.
Cop Accused of Gunning Down Yala School Director
YALA — Following an hour-long standoff, a border patrol police officer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of murdering the director of a local school in his own home.
Bad Weather Disrupts Search for Japanese Diver
SURAT THANI — Search efforts for a Japanese tourist who went missing in the sea off Koh Phangan were paused Thursday due to flooding and heavy rain.
