American Tourist Alleging Bangkok Abduction Speaks Out
BANGKOK — One moment Alexandra Fairfield says she was dancing at a bar Saturday night in the Silom area. The next, the 26-year-old said, everything went foggy and she was taken to a windowless room where a man attempted to sexually assault her.
Police Arrest 3 French in Killing of Another on Samui
KOH SAMUI — Police in Thailand have arrested three Frenchmen in connection with the killing of one of their countrymen on the southern resort island of Samui.
Muse Among Thonglor-Ekkamai Bars Raided by Military
BANGKOK — Soldiers hunting for contraband tobacco products raided three bars in the Thonglor and Ekkamai areas Thursday night.
Dhammajayo Removed as Abbot of Dhammakaya
BANGKOK — The fugitive abbot of Dhammakaya wanted on embezzlement charges was removed from his position Thursday by Buddhist authorities but allowed to retain a ceremonial role.
Cops Arrest Road Rage ‘Shooter’ (Video)
BANGKOK — A man who fired what appeared to be a handgun at another motorist during a road rage incident on a Bangkok highway was arrested Wednesday night.
Taxi Driver Jailed For Steel Pipe Road Rage Assault
BANGKOK — A taxi driver was charged Wednesday morning with assault for allegedly beating another motorist with a steel pipe.
Dhammakaya Defies Order to Halt Broadcasts
PATHUM THANI — The satellite channel of an influential Buddhist sect had yet to comply with an order to cease broadcasting Wednesday after it called for acolytes to gather in what police say is another bid to thwart the arrest of its fugitive abbot.
Severe Floods Cut Off Southern Provinces, 14 Dead
CHUMPHON — Severe floods continued to plague the south of Thailand on Wednesday, rendering a vital highway impassable to many vehicles while the death toll rose to at least 14 people.
Three Killed in Two Successive Pattani Shootings
PATTANI — Two shootings occurred Tuesday morning in the southern border province of Pattani killing three people.
Mother Arrested for Beating, Menacing Girl, 5, With Knife
BANGKOK — A 5-year-old girl was receiving counseling Monday after police rescued her from her mother who was filmed abusing her at their home.
