Police Chief Defends Fatal Pursuit that Sparked Phuket Riots
BANGKOK — The newly installed chief of the Royal Thai Police said officers on Phuket followed proper procedure in the hot pursuit that ended with two suspects dead and a riot Saturday night.
Pattaya Ladyboys Fined 100 Baht
PATTAYA — Police arrested 50 suspected prostitutes including a number of transgender women along the beach in Pattaya early this morning in a campaign to clean up the city’s image.
Accused Detail Torture in Final Testimony of Koh Tao Murders Trial
SURAT THANI — The final testimony in the three-month trial of two men accused of double-murder on Koh Tao was heard yesterday with the accused taking the stand to detail crude torture they allege was used to obtain false confessions.
Phuket Police Promise Fair Probe Into Deaths After Mob Sieges Station
PHUKET — Police today promised a swift investigation into the deaths of two young men allegedly killed during a police pursuit yesterday after an angry mob besieged a police station for 15 hours last night to demand justice for their deaths.
Months After Death, Frozen Dog Incriminates Russian in Cold Case
PATTAYA — There may be few dull days for cops in Pattaya’s coastal enclave of sunshine and vice, but some eyebrows were likely raised when a woman walked into the station yesterday with the frostbitten remains of a beloved pet.
Jellyfish Kill German Tourist on Koh Samui
SURAT THANI — Tourists on a popular resort island have been warned to stay out of the water after a German tourist was killed last night by box jellyfish.
Hundreds of Fake ID Cards Issued for Migrant Workers
PATHUM THANI — Five officials are suspected of issuing hundreds of fraudulent ID cards for migrant workers in Pathum Thani province, a high ranking official announced today.
Court-Wandering ‘White Arab’ Sought for Arrest
BANGKOK — A court has approved a warrant for the arrest of a mysterious man seen wandering around the military court in Bangkok one week ago.
Two Cops Fired for Allegedly Extorting Japanese Businessman
BANGKOK — Two police officers accused of kidnapping a Japanese businessman and demanding 3 million baht to free him have been sacked but remain on the loose, police confirmed today.
Police Shelve ‘Solved’ Human Trafficking Investigation
SONGKHLA — Police say they are done investigating the networks behind massive human trafficking operations in southern Thailand.
