Cops Take Down Suspected Bangkok Auto Burglary Ring ‘Jakhoos’
A month-long hunt for a motorcycle gang that stole millions of baht worth of valuables from a policeman’s car ended with two arrests Thursday night northeast of Bangkok in Nakhon Nayok province.
Manhunt Continues for Cop-Killing Policeman in Yala
YALA — When someone opened fire on policemen dining in Yala province, killing two and wounding 16, it wasn’t the separatists who’ve battled security forces there for over a decade, but one of their own, prompting a massive manhunt still underway Thursday.
Canadian Walks Away From Five-Story Khaosan Plunge
BANGKOK — A Canadian tourist leapt from a fifth floor balcony at a hotel in the popular backpacker district Thursday morning but walked away with minor injuries, police said.
‘Truth Serum’ Found in Dismembered American’s Body
BANGKOK — An autopsy on the frozen remains of an American citizen found during a dramatic raid in Bangkok last month found the victim was injected with a barbiturate commonly used as an anesthetic and “truth serum,” a police source said Wednesday.
Pattaya Cop Remains Free Week After Alleged Rape
PATTAYA — Wednesday marked the seventh day to pass since a policeman allegedly kidnapped, extorted and raped a bar worker in Pattaya without being arrested.
Russian Smashes Cars in Drunken Rampage: Police
Police said a brick-wielding Russian woman went on a rampage early Tuesday morning on Phuket, smashing two cars in a fit of drunken desperation.
Crude Cluster Bomb Kills 1 in Night Market, Injures Dozens
PATTANI — A homemade cluster bomb exploded Monday evening at a night market in Pattani, killing one and injuring dozens.
The device detonated at 7pm...
Mourners Warned of Fake Golden Banknotes
BANGKOK — A junta spokesman Sunday warned the public not to fall victim to forged banknotes being sold around the Grand Palace, where the...
Man Arrested for Insulting King, Possessing Marijuana
SA KAEO — Police on Friday said they arrested a 18-year-old man in the northeastern province of Sa Kaeo for possessing marijuana and defaming...
Phuket Bombing Suspect Charged After Weeks of Military Detention
YALA — Police announced Thursday they arrested another suspect allegedly behind two attempted bomb attacks in August on Phuket.
Muhammad Muhi, a 21-year-old from the...
