Red Bull Heir Enjoys Jet-Set Life 4 Years After Hit-and-Run
BANGKOK — The Ferrari driver who allegedly slammed into a motorcycle cop, dragged him along the road and then sped away from the mangled body took just hours to find, as investigators followed a drip, drip, drip trail of brake fluid up a street, down an alley, and into the gated estate of one of Thailand's richest families.
Search Called Off for Missing Russian Woman on Koh Tao
KOH TAO — Koh Tao police said on Monday they were no longer searching for a missing Russian tourist after finding no sign of her.
Scottish Muay Thai Boxer Dies Before Fight in Korat
KORAT — A Scottish Muay Thai fighter died of suspected heatstroke Sunday morning in Korat while trying to lose weight before an upcoming fight.
Witness Protection Sought in Army Shooting of Lahu Activist
BANGKOK — Indigenous peoples advocates on Friday called for protection of witnesses to the shooting death of a young activist after one was reportedly...
Comedian’s Son Admits to Speeding Prior to Fatal Crash: Police
PATHUM THANI — Police on Friday said they have charged the son of a famous comedian for a high-speed car crash that killed an engineer earlier this week.
Aussie Gets Suspended Sentence For Girlfriend’s Jet Ski Death
PHUKET — A 22-year-old Australian man was found guilty of negligent homicide for the death of his girlfriend in a jet ski collision in...
Witness Says Soldiers Shot Lahu Activist as He Fled Beating
BANGKOK — The army’s account about the chain of events which led to shooting a Lahu ethnic activist to death last week at a checkpoint was disputed by an eyewitness who said he saw the whole thing.
Two Men Investigated for Possible Trafficking of 27 Burmese Muslims
NARATHIWAT — A man and his son were arrested early Friday morning for attempting to facilitate the smuggling of 27 Burmese Muslims to Malaysia.
Close Call! Man Escapes Toilet Cobra Ambush Unscathed
NONG KHAI — A Nong Khai man’s nethers narrowly escaped a close encounter with a cobra Wednesday night in his bathroom in northeastern Thailand.
Wildlife Officials Hunt Poachers Who Shared Kills on Facebook
BANGKOK — National park officials said Wednesday they are hunting for poachers who have been showing off their illegal kills and trading protecting species online.
