Russian Bong Sellers Arrested on Koh Pha Ngan
SURAT THANI — Police have arrested two Russians who allegedly sold homemade marijuana bongs via a Facebook page on the southern island of Koh Phan Ngan.
Inquiry Over Fatalities in Deep South Raid Due 3 April
BANGKOK — An investigation into the killing of four suspected militants during a raid in the southern border province of Pattani will be completed by 3 April, according to a top member of Thailand’s military junta.
Doubt Cast on Deep South Raid Casualties' Links to Insurgency
PATTANI — Community leaders and family members of the four men killed by security forces in the southern province of Pattani this week are calling for an investigation into the deadly raid, insisting the deceased had no links to the local Islamic insurgency.
Security Tightened in Deep South After Officers Kill 4 Suspected Insurgents
PATTANI — Authorities in Thailand’s three southern border provinces say they are preparing for possible retaliatory attacks by Islamic militants after four suspected insurgents were shot dead by security officers last night.
Alleged Coral Smuggler Arrested on Koh Pha Ngan
SURAT THANI — Police have detained a man who allegedly attempted to smuggle nearly two tons of coral from reefs around Koh Pha Ngan island in southern Thailand.
Russians Arrested in Pattaya for Marijuana Export Business
CHONBURI — Three Russians and two Thais have been arrested for allegedly growing marijuana plants in the resort town of Pattaya and mailing packages of cannabis to Russia.
Chinese Tourist Detained Over Fatal Accident in Chiang Rai
CHIANG RAI - Police have detained a Chinese tourist in northern Thailand who allegedly crashed his car into two motorcycles and killed a 41-year-old woman.
Soldiers Bust Illegal Carnival Game Booths at Pattaya Music Festival
CHONBURI — Security officers shut down two carnival game booths that were operating without permission at a music festival in Pattaya last night.
21-Year-Old Brit Commits Suicide at Phuket Shooting Range
PHUKET — A 21-year-old British man shot himself to death at a shooting range in Phuket province yesterday, police say.
Motorcyclist Shot Dead By Traffic Cop, Autopsy Confirms
BANGKOK — An autopsy has established that a motorcyclist who failed to stop at a police checkpoint was shot dead by an officer, police say.
