British Tourist Drowns in Koh Chang Hotel Pool
TRAT — Police say a British tourist was found dead in the pool of a hotel on Koh Chang island yesterday morning.
Suspected Kingpin of Thai Trafficking Ring Arrested
BANGKOK — The alleged ringleader of a human trafficking operation in southern Thailand surrendered to police in Bangkok today after a week on the run.
Massive Coordinated Bomb Attack Rocks Yala
YALA — More than a dozen bombs exploded in southern province of Yala on Thursday night and Friday morning, injuring at least 12 people.
Over 200 Million Baht Seized From Suspected Human Traffickers
BANGKOK — Thai authorities say they have seized more than 200 million baht in assets from a network of alleged human traffickers operating in southern Thailand.
Vehicles Torched by Suspected Insurgents in Yala
YALA — Police say Islamic separatists torched six motorcycles belonging to civilians in the southern border province of Yala last night.
New Rohingya Detention Camp Found in Thailand, More Arrest Warrants Issued
BANGKOK — Thai officials say they have uncovered yet another abandoned camp used by human smugglers to detain Rohingya refugees near the Malaysian border, the largest of five sites found in a sweep that started at the beginning of the month.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from Underage Motorist Who Killed 9
BANGKOK — Thailand's Supreme Court has rejected an appeal from a 21-year-old woman who was found guilty of killing nine people while she was driving without a license in 2010.
Thai Police Given Batons to Avoid Firearm Casualties
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — The Royal Thai Police say they have started equipping officers with batons as an alternative to firearms, in an effort to provide police with protection but avoid excessive violence.
Police: Four Traffickers Posing as Rohingya Refugees Arrested
SONGKHLA — Police in southern Thailand say they have arrested four suspected human traffickers who attempted to pose as Rohingya refugees.
Soldier Allegedly Opens Fire in Deep South Base, Killing 2
PATTANI — A soldier abruptly opened fire on fellow squad members at a military base in the southern border province of Pattani last night, killing two people, police say.
