DNA Evidence to be Verified in Thailand's Koh Tao Beach Murder Trial
BANGKOK (DPA) — A Thai court has allowed independent verification of the DNA evidence against two suspects in the beach murder of two British holidaymakers last year, officials said Thursday.
8 Uighurs Escape Sa Kaeo Detention Center
SA KAEO — Police say they are looking for eight Uighurs who illegally entered Thailand and escaped from their holding cell last night.
6 Cops Busted, Expelled for Kidnapping Laotians
NONG KHAI — Six police officers in northeastern Thailand have been arrested and expelled from the police force for allegedly kidnapping a Laotian businesswoman and her son.
24-Year-Old Steals Phone Cables to 'Support Girlfriends'
CHAIYAPHUM – A 24-year-old man is under arrest for allegedly stealing copper from telephone cables in Chaiyaphum province and selling it for at least 60,000 baht - which he said was necessary to support his numerous girlfriends.
Raid on Southern Fishing Pier Finds No Human Trafficking: Police
RANONG — Police in southern Thailand say they did not find any illegal activity during an inspection of a fishing port in Ranong province today, conducted as part of a nationwide effort to stave off the European Union's impending ban on Thai seafood.
Bomb Attack in Deep South as Anniversary of Mosque Massacre Nears
YALA — A bomb injured five security officers and a civilian in the southern border region of Thailand today, as security forces prepare for further attacks surrounding the 11th anniversary of a massacre at a local mosque.
Ex-Convict Arrested for Stealing From Russian Tourist
CHONBURI - A former convict pardoned earlier this month was arrested yesterday for robbing a foreign tourist in the resort town of Pattaya, police say.
Suspected Revenge Attack on Soldiers for Deadly Deep South Raid
PATTANI — Four security officers in Pattani province were injured by a bomb that appeared to be planted in revenge for the the military raid that killed four civilians last month.
Koh Samui Bombing: 6 Suspects in Army Custody
SURAT THANI — The military has detained six suspects in connection with the car bomb that exploded in a shopping mall on the southern island of Koh Samui last month, a high-ranking military officer said.
Ivory Holders Rush to Meet Thai Government Deadline
BANGKOK (DPA) — Some 3,000 ivory collectors rushed to declare their holdings on the last day of a Thai government plan aimed at curbing the international trade in elephant tusks, reports said Wednesday.
