Cabbie Charges Brit 4,000 Baht for Airport-Khaosan Trip
BANGKOK — A taxi driver was arrested Thursday after fleecing a British tourist of nearly 10 times the normal fare for a trip from the airport to Khaosan Road, police said.
Dads Beware! Smoking At Home Banned From August
BANGKOK — Smoking at home will be considered “family violence” and punishable under a new law effective August.
The Director General of the Women’s Affairs...
War of the Wins: Two Moto Drivers Arrested for Fatal Gunfight
BANGKOK — Two members of a motorcycle taxi stand have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in a deadly street skirmish with a...
Cadet Prep School Owner Arrested Over Death of Student
NAKHON SAWAN — The owner of a school that prepares students for military academy entrance examinations was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of colluding...
Woman Falls Down Manhole Near MRT, Submerged in Sewage
BANGKOK — A woman was submerged in sewage and suffered minor injuries after stepping on a cracked manhole cover in front of MRT Ratchadapisek...
Kamnan Poh, ‘Godfather of Chonburi,’ Dies at 82
CHONBURI — One of the most politically, economically and criminally influential men in Thailand’s east passed away on Monday.
Somchai Khunpluem, better known as Kamnan...
MLM ‘Energy Cards’ Radioactive: Professor
BANGKOK — A chemistry professor has warned of radioactive elements in plastic “Energy Cards” being sold as a cure-all for ailments under a multi-level...
The ‘Energy Card’ MLM Scamming Isaan Elderly
KHON KAEN — Stick ‘em in your pants, in a glass of water, or on appliances – this magic card will heal all your...
Police Visit Students Behind Anti-Junta Teacher Appreciation Day Stunt
NONG KHAI — Police visited a school in Nong Khai on Thursday after an annual teacher appreciation day turned into a viral political stunt...
Lawyer Accuses Prayuth’s Brother, Sister-in-Law of 112 for Sitting on Throne-like Chairs
BANGKOK — A lawyer has accused junta leader Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha’s brother and sister-in-law of committing lese majeste by imitating royalty in photos spread...
