Homeless Man Accused of Belgian Bridge Fire Arrested
BANGKOK — A 31-year-old homeless man was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of starting a fire that damaged the Thai-Belgian bridge in downtown Bangkok last month.
Transport Minister Tests Positive for COVID-19
BURIRAM — Transport minister Saksayam Chidchob on Wednesday said he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Suspected Kingpin of Thai Trafficking Ring Arrested
BANGKOK — The alleged ringleader of a human trafficking operation in southern Thailand surrendered to police in Bangkok today after a week on the run.
Thai Ex-Girlfriend Leads to Capture of Violent Japanese Fugitive in Bangkok
Thai immigration arrested a Japanese crime syndicate member with violent abduction history in Tokyo.
Millions Donated to Elderly Mother Queuing Up for Gov’t Handout
KAMPHAENG PHET — Netizens have donated about 6 million baht – and counting – as of Thursday afternoon to an elderly woman and her son who were seen waiting in a long line to sign up for the government handout, called WeWin.
Beach Joy Ride Costs Israeli Tourist 5,000 Baht in Phuket
A viral motorcycle ride on Phuket's Kamala Beach ended in a costly lesson for an Israeli tourist who claimed beach biking was legal in his homeland.
Spirit of Mythical Princess Looms Over Thai Cave Crisis
CHIANG RAI — Along a muddy mountain path not far from the entrance to a flooded cave where 12 young members of a Thai soccer team have been missing for four days is a shrine to a mythical princess whose spirit is said to inhabit the caverns below.
DSI to Look For Disappeared ‘Billy,’ Four Years Later
BANGKOK — The Department of Special Investigation announced Thursday it will investigate the high-profile disappearance of a Karen activist four years ago.
7-11 'Drive-Through' Motorcyclist Surrenders To Police
BANGKOK — The 30-year-old man who was filmed driving his motorcycle into a 7-11 store surrendered himself to the police today after the video of his adventure went viral on the internet this week.
BMA Inspection Reveals: Over Half of Chatuchak Market Pet Shops Unlicensed
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has just raided and inspected animal shops at Chatuchak