Ex-CIB Chief Gets 10 Years for Money Laundering
BANGKOK — The former chief of the Central Investigation Bureau and six other defendants connected to a high-profile corruption scandal were sentenced to prison for money laundering today.
Taxi Driver Busted for Stealing Tourists’ Bags at BKK Airport
BANGKOK — A taxi driver has been arrested for allegedly stealing luggage from Chinese tourists at Don Mueang Airport in northern Bangkok.
Foreign Worker Allegedly Beaten Over Facebook Comments
CHONBURI — A Cambodian worker in Chonburi province told police that he was kidnapped and beaten by three men after he disparaged a former boss on Facebook.
Irishman Accused of Assault in Udon Thani
UDON THANI — Police say they are looking for an Irish tourist who allegedly smashed a brick into the face of an Irish expat in Udon Thani province early this morning.
Three Men Arrested For Beating Stray Dog to Death
NAKHON RATCHASIMA — Police have arrested three men who allegedly beat a stray dog to death in Nakhon Ratchasima province during their attempt to kidnap the dog for consumption.
Southern Village Chief Shot By Insurgents, Police Say
NARATHIWAT — A village chief survived a shooting at point-blank range by separatist insurgents in the southern border province of Narathiwat early this morning, police say.
Ukrainian Arrested in 200,000 Baht Robbery
CHONBURI — A Ukrainian man has been arrested on suspicion of robbing more than 200,000 baht from a currency exchange office in the resort town of Pattaya.
'Foreigner' Robs 200,000 Baht From Pattaya Currency Exchange
CHONBURI — Police say they are looking for a foreigner who stole more than 200,000 baht from a currency exchange office in the beach town of Pattaya last night.
Police Offer 100,000 Baht Reward For Clues to BKK Bombers
BANGKOK — The Bangkok Metropolitan Police force is a offering a 100,000 baht reward to anyone who can provide information that leads to an arrest of suspects behind the twin bombings in central Bangkok last Sunday.
Thai Authorities to Arrest Webmaster for Lese Majeste
BANGKOK (DPA) — A military court issued an arrest warrant for the webmaster of a Thai news website that posted a forged royal statement concerning King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
