German Denies Insulting King on Facebook
CHONBURI — A German expat in Chonburi province went to police yesterday to complain that not only was someone impersonating him on Facebook but doing it to post insulting messages about the monarchy.
Kanchanaburi Resort Files Charge Against Fake Khaosod Site
BANGKOK — A resort in western Thailand yesterday pressed charges against a hoax news site for reporting about a non-existent crocodile attack at the hotel.
Celebrity Dies, Paparazzi Frenzies, Public Rages Against Media Machine
BANGKOK — Wind the clock back three months ago to a time when many people, especially those who don’t watch lakorn, had never heard of Thrissadee “Por” Sahawong.
Parking Shooter Surrenders to Police
BANGKOK — A man accused of shooting three people dead over a parking dispute turned himself in to police Tuesday night.
Temple Refuses to Release Tigers, Again
KANCHANABURI — The latest effort by wildlife authorities to remove tigers from a commercial temple west of Bangkok in Kanchanaburi province was stalled yet again today.
‘Tiger Temple’ to Give Up Big Cats, Activist Says
KANCHANABURI — Wildlife officials will remove 50 tigers from the infamous Tiger Temple in Kanchanaburi province tomorrow, according to animal rights activists, who have long accused the facility of being complicit in trafficking the very animals it claims to protect.
Norwegian Hospitalized After Fight With Bar Guards
PATTAYA — A Norwegian man is recovering from injuries to his head following a fight with bar security staff in Pattaya early this morning, police said.
Alleged Parking Shooter Remains at Large
BANGKOK — Police are hunting a man who shot three people to death last night over a parking dispute.
Southern Insurgents Blamed for Killing Woman at Karaoke Bar
SONGKHLA — Police say they believed southern separatists were behind a twin bomb attack that struck a karaoke bar in Songkhla province last night, killing one and wounding seven others.
Phangan Shooting Prompts Crackdown on ‘Foreign Mafia’
SURAT THANI — Police have been ordered from the highest level to crack down on foreign mafia operating on Koh Phangan after a local official and Russian bar owner were arrested in connection with intimidation backed by gunfire on the island famous for its full moon parties.
