American Tourist Brutally Attacked By Pattaya 'Ladyboy'
CHONBURI — A "ladyboy" waitress in the red light district of Pattaya allegedly used her high-heel shoe to assault an American tourist who refused to sit at her bar, police say.
Overseers of Collapsed Building Flee Charges, Deny Responsibility
PATHUM THANI — As police investigate the cause of a collapsed construction site that killed at least 10 workers over the weekend, the project's overseers have either fled their charges or denied responsibility for the fatal collapse.
Phuket Russian Tourist's Death Deemed Suicide
PHUKET — Police have determined that a Russian tourist found dead in Phuket province yesterday committed suicide, although they are still searching for the ladyboy who was seen with him prior to his death.
Hua Hin Beach Vendors Defend High Price, Land Encroaching
PRACHUAP KIRI KHAN — Beach vendors in the popular seaside town of Hua Hin are defending their “overpriced” food and encroachment on public land.
Chinese Tourist Busted For Airport Phone Theft
CHIANG MAI - Police have arrested a Chinese tourist who allegedly stole a cellphone from another traveler at Chiang Mai International Airport.
Millionaire's Son Arrested For Street Car Racing
CHONBURI — Police have arrested the son of a prominent businessman for racing a sports car with friends yesterday morning in Pattaya, a popular resort town south of Bangkok.
Police Fear Surrogate Clinic Source For Human Trafficking
BANGKOK — Police are investigating whether a Japanese man who fathered at least 13 babies with surrogate mothers in Thailand is involved in a human trafficking operation.
Cab Driver Admits Robbing American Tourists At Gunpoint
BANGKOK — Police have arrested a taxi driver in Bangkok who confessed to using a fake hand gun to rob two American tourists who were riding in his cab.
'Soldier' Robs School Students of Cell Phones
PATHUM THANI — Six high school students in Pathum Thani say a man who claimed to be a soldier robbed them of their mobile phones last night.
Mass Theft On Train With 'Ladies-Only' Sleeping Car
SONGKHLA - Passengers on a southbound train were reportedly robbed while asleep just metres away from the ladies-only car installed in the wake of a deadly rape on the same rail route last month.
