Water Pump Stolen From Drought-Hit Farmer in Northern Thailand
PITSANULOK – An irrigation pump was stolen from a farmer in the drought-stricken province of Pitsanulok in northern Thailand last night.
'Drunk' Captain Grounds Tourist Boat on Pattaya Beach
CHONBURI — A captain has been arrested for driving his tourist boat at full-speed onto a popular beach in Pattaya last night.
Suspected Separatist Arrested in a Raid on Pattani Home
PATTANI — A suspected militant was arrested by Thai authorities in a raid on a house in the southern border province of Pattani early this morning.
Chiang Mai Police Hunting 'Serial Rapist'
CHIANG MAI - Police in northern Thailand are searching for a Thai man accused of committing two rapes and one attempted rape in the past month.
Over 20 Students Mob Bus, Beat Rivals in Nakhon Pathom
NAKHON PATHOM - Twenty-two teenagers were arrested for attacking a public bus and beating three students from a rival school in a Bangkok suburb on Friday night.
Chinese Businessman Says He Was Extorted by Thai Police
CHIANG MAI — A Chinese businessman told police in northern Thailand today that a man who claimed to be a police officer threatened to kill him if he did not fork over 4.3 million baht.
Poor Road Intercepts Alleged Robbery Suspect
PATHUM THANI – A poorly-maintained road in Pathum Thani province caused a fugitive robbery suspect to lose control of his car and crash while he was being pursued by police today.
Motorcycle Kills Road Safety Petitioner in Pathum Thani
PATHUM THANI – A woman was run over and killed by a motorcycle moments after she signed a petition calling for improved pedestrian safety in Pathum Thani province yesterday.
BKK Traffic Cops Told to Respect Bosses' Privilege
BANGKOK — Traffic police have been ordered to memorize the license plates and faces of their superiors after Bangkok's police chief complained yesterday that he was asked to take a breathalyzer test despite his insistence that he was not intoxicated.
Deep South Gunmen Raid Three Officials' Homes for Firearms
NARATHIWAT — Police say masked gunmen forcefully stole four state-issued firearms from the homes of three local officials in the restive province of Narathiwat last night.
