Three Arrested Over Brutal Beating of British Family
HUA HIN — Police said today that three Thai men have been charged for assaulting a family of British tourists in the resort town of Hua Hin during the Songkran festival. A fourth is still at large.
Caucasian Man Dies in Pattaya Balcony Fall
PATTAYA — An unidentified Caucasian man fell to his death in the resort town of Pattaya last night, police said.
8 Tourists Injured in Pattaya Speedboat Collision
PATTAYA — A second accident involving a Pattaya speedboat in as many days left eight Chinese tourists injured today.
Vietnamese Man Accused of Lifting Luggage at BKK
BANGKOK — A Vietnamese man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing a bag from the luggage carousel at Suvarnabhumi Airport.
Woman Dies After Cop Ignores Police Motorcycle Ban
BANGKOK — Nearly a month after police started banning motorcyclists from using Bhumibol Bridge, a policeman is being investigated for riding one across it Monday and ending up in a wreck that killed his girlfriend.
Court Rules Dads Can Take Baby Carmen Home
BANGKOK — A same-sex American-Spanish couple won a high-profile custody battle Tuesday against a surrogate mother in Thailand who gave birth to their child but then decided she wanted to keep the baby when she found out they were gay.
Fatal Benz Crash Case Reaches Prosecutor’s Office
AYUTTHAYA — Police today sent prosecutors their case against a wealthy businessman responsible for deaths of two graduate students in a fiery crash a month and a half ago.
Jet Ski Crash Kills Tourist in Pattaya
PATTAYA — A Chinese man was killed today when his jet ski collided with a speedboat off the coast of Pattaya.
Activist to Sue Over Tiger Temple Zoo Permit
KANCHANABURI — An animal rights NGO said today it would take the authorities to the court for granting a zoo permit to a temple notorious for operating an illegal, commercial wildlife business.
3 Shot, 1 Killed in Phra Pradaeng Songkran Celebration
SAMUT PRAKAN — A man died last night when bullets were sprayed instead of water during a Songkran celebration in southern metro Bangkok’s Phra Pradaeng area.
