Woman Murdered on Pattaya Walking Street, ‘Jealous’ Soldier Accused
PATTAYA — A soldier is behind bars after witnesses said he stabbed his ex-girlfriend to death in front of foreign tourists in the middle of Pattaya’s Walking Street last night.
Chiang Mai Driver Charged With Punching Japanese Golfer
CHIANG MAI — A taxi truck driver suspected of assaulting a Japanese man in the northern city of Chiang Mai has reportedly been arrested today.
Assassins Gun Down Shaman, Lucky Numbers Blamed
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT — Chaiyuth Phetsringen had an uncanny ability to divine winning numbers, according to locals in the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat. So good was the 41-year-old shaman at foretelling winning digits, it might have killed him.
Japanese Golfer Allegedly Beaten Over Disputed Fare in Chiang Mai
CHIANG MAI — A Japanese man was allegedly assaulted Tuesday by a driver of one of the red songtaew which circulate through Chiang Mai, and police said they are searching for his attacker.
Cop Blames Rape of British Tourist on Bar’s Late Hours
MAE HONG SON — A British tourist was raped in northern Thailand last week, and a deputy commander of the national police force said Monday it was because a bar stayed open too late.
‘Fake Cops’ Arrested for Extorting Pattaya Drug Users
PATTAYA — Four people suspected of extorting ransom money from alleged drug users were arrested in the resort town of Pattaya, police said on Sunday night.
Lion Air to Sue ‘Bomb’ Jokester Who Grounded Flight
BANGKOK — A flippant comment about bringing a bomb onto a Thai Lion Air flight could mean jail time and a lawsuit for the man whose bid for attention from a flight attendant grounded a flight on Sunday.
Gaur-Shooter Hides From Angry Neighbors
KRABI — The man who killed a protected gaur named "Khai Dam" was released on his own recognizance today after turning himself in and apologizing for shooting the animal nine times.
Baby Carmen Dads Must Wait 5 More Months
BANGKOK — Manuel Santos was in tears as he carried baby Carmen out of a courtroom today where he and his husband, Gordon Lake, learned their quest for legal custody would be delayed another five months.
Protected Gaur Loved by Locals Killed Near Wildlife Sanctuary
KRABI — A 6-year-old wild gaur named Khai Dam was shot dead at a palm oil plantation during a crackdown on land encroachment yesterday.
