Fake Foreign Lovers, Including ‘David Cameron,’ Scam Women for 29M Baht
BANGKOK — A Thai woman who lost 23 million baht is among victims fleeced by online scammers who posed as foreign lovers, including one said to have used a photograph of British Prime Minister David Cameron.
Source: Disgraced CIB Chief’s Assets Found at Dead Lese Majeste Suspect’s Home
BANGKOK — The investigation into a police officer accused last week of defaming the monarchy has found evidence, a police source says, linking him to the disgraced former head of the Central Investigation Bureau, who was arrested for the same crime one year ago.
Police Spokesman Prawuth Replaced
BANGKOK — The Royal Thai Police today announced that its most public face, spokesman Prawuth Thavornsiri, has been replaced with a new officer.
Koh Tao Murders: Defense Asks Court to Drop Charges
SURAT THANI — Lawyers representing two Myanmar migrant workers accused of killing two British tourists on Koh Tao murder called on the court today to drop all charges against the accused.
Thousands Arrested as Visa Overstay Bans go for PM’s Endorsement
BANGKOK — Harsher punishments introduced last year for foreigners who overstay their visas might be strengthened by the prime minister’s pen as immigration police announced more than 9,000 people were arrested during the past week.
‘Royal Imposters’ Suspect Found Hanged in Prison, Officials Say
BANGKOK — A former police officer accused of flaunting ties to the Royal Family hanged himself in custody last night, officials said today.
Thailand Back to the Booze Ban Future
BANGKOK — There was little noticeably different Friday in Bangkok after a ban on alcohol sales in the “vicinity” of schools and other vaguely defined areas was reauthorized.
Battle Over Baby Pits Gay Parents Against Thai Surrogate
BANGKOK — Almost since the day she was born, baby Carmen has been on the run.
Booze Regulator Warns Public on ‘Instant Beer’
BANGKOK — Thailand’s top anti-alcohol crusader pre-emptively warned the public today about a product most have likely never heard of.
Bangkok Bombing Suspects Won't be Tried for Terrorism
BANGKOK — Thai police are not pursuing terrorism charges against two men accused of staging a deadly bomb attack in Bangkok two months ago, a police commander confirmed today.
